The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Mushes Through Wyoming.

Lander will host the race January 29 with activities all weekend.

An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
  • An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
    An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
    An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
    An IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).
  • Downtown Lander during the festivities before the race. (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    Downtown Lander during the festivities before the race. (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    Downtown Lander during the festivities before the race. (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    Downtown Lander during the festivities before the race. (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
  • (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
  • (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
  • (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)
    (photo courtesy of Chris Havener)

Lander, Wyoming – January 22, 2012 – The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is set to mush through 10 Wyoming communities from January 27 –February 4, 2012, before ending in Park City, Utah.  Jackson, Lander, Pinedale/Cora, Alpine, Big Piney/Marbleton, Evanston, Mountain View, Lyman and Park City, Utah are in final preparations to host the dogs as they race through town, and Wyoming’s Uinta County has expanded its race participation, offering two stages on Thursday and Friday.

With its unique stage stop format, the IPSSSDR has become a popular mushing event attracting the world’s top competitors.  Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR.  The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. 

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For more information, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at (307) 734-1163.

Saturday January 28: Lander

The mushers and crews will have a caravan through town (2nd & Main St. will be closed) 2:30 – 4 p.m.  Meet and greet the mushers and their team.

Lander Brewing Company – Race band will perform and race video will be shown (Lander Bar, 2nd and Main), 6 p.m.

Sunday January 29: Lander Lander Lollypop Loop, South Pass, 9 a.m., 42 miles - Louis Lake parking lot 28 miles from Lander. Head south on HWY 28 toward South Pass approx. 28 mile. Parking lot is on right side of road.

For any last minutes changes in the race course, contact: jerrybath.wordpress.com

To learn more about what Wind River Country has to offer, or to request a vacation packet, please visit us at Wind River Country or call 800-645-6233.

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