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    Wyoming dog sled race begins in one week; Overnight stop in Lander scheduled again

    The 2019 Pedigree Stage Stop Dog Sled Race will begin in one week.

    On Friday, January 25th twenty-six different teams will begin the race in Jackson’s Town Square. They’ll venture throughout western Wyoming and into Idaho for a small stretch.

    British Columbia musher Lina Streeper has won the last two consecutive races. The Stage Stop has taken place every year since 1996.

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    Fremont County fans can see the dogs and mushers in action Tuesday, January 29th and Wednesday, January 30th. On the 29th, teams will be arriving into the Lander area, and a “meet the teams” event will be held that evening. On the 30th, teams will depart from the Louis Lake parking lot area on South Pass.

    A full schedule is listed below, along with the event roster this year. For more details on the race, you can click here. 

    RACE START — Friday, January 25th — Jackson, Wyoming.
    Event Times
    9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Vet Check – Deloney Parking Lot. Meet the mushers, dogs and vet staff.
    5:00 PM Town Square Events Kick Off,
    6:30 PM The first Mushers leave the chute.
    Post Race Celebratory Fireworks.

    For more information about the Jackson WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/jackson-hole/

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    Saturday — January 26th — Alpine, Wyoming.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS at Greys River Trail Head Parking Lot. Warming Tent at Greys River Trail Head will serve food and refreshments.

    For more information about the Alpine WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/alpine-wy/

    Saturday — January 26th — Pinedale, Wyoming.
    6:00 PM MEET THE MUSHERS DINNER at the Sublette County Library, South Tyler.
    Event & meal sponsored by Wyoming Community Foundation, Pinedale Travel, Tourism Commission and local business.

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    Sunday — January 27th — Pinedale, Wyoming.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS at the Upper Green River Trailhead, Cora at the end of Hwy 352. Kendall Valley Lodge serves Breakfast & Lunch Specials; west of Upper Green Parking Lot.

    For more information about the Pinedale WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/pinedale-wy/

    Sunday — January 27th— Kemmerer, Wyoming.
    6:00 PM FUNDRAISER DINNER & PROGRAM at South Lincoln Training & Event Center.

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    Monday — January 28th — Kemmerer, Wyoming.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS at the end of the Hams Fork Road, Hams Fork Trail Head.
    MEET AND GREET at the Town Triangle following the race for one hour.

    For more information about the Kemmerer WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/kemmerer-wy/

    Monday — January 28th — Marbleton, Wyoming.
    6:00 PM MEET THE MUSHERS DINNER at the Marbleton Community Center, 429 East 1st Street, Marbleton.
    Tuesday — January 29th — Big Piney/Marbleton.

    9:00 AM RACE STARTS at Middle Piney parking lot off road 350, 20 miles from Big Piney.

    For more information about the Big Piney/Marbleton WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/big-piney-marbleton-wy/

    Tuesday — January 29th — Lander, Wyoming. 
    5:30 — 6:30 PM MEET THE TEAMS on Main Street in downtown Lander. Lander Bake Shop will host the 2018 Pedigree Stage Stop Movie.

    Wednesday — January 30th — Lander, Wyoming.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS Louis Lake parking lot, top of South Pass, Hwy 28.

    For more information about the Lander WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/lander-wy/

    February 1st — Driggs, Idaho.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS at Kay Dairy Trail Head, 8.5 miles from Hwy 33 on 4000 N.
    Parking at the Start/Finish is limited. Please plan to carpool. There is no free shuttle this year, however individuals needing transportation may contact TRPTA at 208-529-1489 to book a ride at least 24hrs in advance.

    2:00 – 3:00 PM COMMUNITY MEET & GREET in town at 60 S Main St & overflow at 300 S Main St (east and west sides of Community Center)

    For more information about the Driggs ID Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/driggs-id/

    February 2nd — Teton County, Wyoming.
    9:00 AM RACE STARTS Lower Slide Lake Trailhead.
    Supporters
    Sweet Cheeks Meats
    Antler Inn
    Copy Works
    BLM
    USFS
    For more information about the Teton County WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org

     

    2019 race roster

     

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