Wyoming Stage Stop Race • The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is slated for January 24 through January 31, 2004 announced Race Director Frank Teasley. Beginning in Jackson Hole before traveling through nine other Wyoming towns, the IPSSSDR brings world-class mushers to Wyoming for this eight-day event.

Ashton's American Dog Derby • Every year during the third weekend in February the peaceful farming community of Ashton, Idaho, is transformed over night into a world of howling dogs, excited mushers, cheering crowds, and more howling dogs! Ashton hosts what is thought to be the oldest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, a tradition dating back to 1917. Follow along as we view interesting facts about the race!

Green River Rondy Sled Dog Race Photo Gallery • The Green River Rondy Sled Dog Race was held over New Year’s weekend in the Upper Green, north of Pinedale. The event brought mushers and teams from eight states to compete in the 6-dog and 12-dog races. Mushers raced on both Saturday and Sunday, with the final combined time determining the winner for the $6,000 purse. The 6-dog teams raced a 14-mile course and the 12-dog teams raced a 28-mile course. As a unique aspect of this sled dog race, mushers wore local rancher’s brands on their race bibs instead of the traditional numbers.

West Yellowstone Sleddog Race • Date Mid December
Race West Yellowstone Sleddog Race
Location West Yellowstone, Montana, USA
Purse TBA
Organizers Klondike Dreams Kennel
Address PO Box 268, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
Contact Roger Vincent
Phone 406-646-4988
Email rodeosconcrete@msn.com
Distance 6 Dog (12 miles/day); 8 Dog (22 miles/day); 12 Dog (32 miles/day)

Dubois Sled Dog & Skijoring Races • several races  at the Annual Dubois Winterfest – includes sled dog races, demonstrations, an art show, children’s arts and crafts, a “soup and bread” contest, storytelling, dog parade and dog pet owner “look alike” contest. This event complements the Dubois Sled Dog and Skijoring Races.

The Iditarod • The last great race on earth! Although the Iditarod is not a local race it is interesting to read about.

Race to the Sky • Montana’s premier winter sporting event is the Race to the Sky wich takes place the third week in Feburary. The Race to the Sky is recognized as one of the most challenging and beautiful sled dog races in the world. It is an unusual test of physical power, mental toughness, teamwork, and the special bond between man and animal. Working together, they negotiate the trail through Montana’s scenic Rocky Mountains.