JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The dogs are ready to run this weekend as the Pedigree Stage Stop Race kicks off on the town square Friday night. Meet the mushers and their 4-legged athletes at 5pm. First racers leave the gate beginning at 6:30pm.
The race is now in its 27th year. Beginning in Jackson, Wyoming this premier “stage” format sled dog race is hosted by the areas local communities. Teams race on public lands of the Bridger-Teton, Shoshone, and Caribou-Targhee National Forests, competing for $165,000 in prize money and the elusive title of “Stage Stop Champion”
Pedigree Stage Stop Race competitors
The 2022 Stage Stop Race is primed for stiff competition this year. With a total combined payout of $165,000, the Pedigree Stage Race offers the largest purse in the lower 48 and draws top teams from the United States and Canada.
This year’s competitors are Bruce Magnusson, Tim Thiessen, Austin Forney, Thad McCracken, Gwenn Bogart, Ryan Beaber, Chris Adkins, Alix Crittenden, Éric Laforce, Anny Malo, Diane Marquis, Jake Robinson, JR Anderson, Lina Streeper, Laura Bontrager, Christina Gibson, Cathy Rivest, Carl Knudsen, Dave Torgerson, Geneva Lyon, Rachel Courtney, Hans Gatt, Jerry Scdoris, Fernando Ramirez, and Grant Beck.
Former winners Lina Streeper and Anny Malo talk over some preface strategy and some of the things they’ve learned running the race.
Pedigree Stage Stop Race schedule
RACE START — Friday, January 28 — Jackson, Wyoming.
9am — 1pm Vet Check Deloney Parking Lot. Meet the mushers, dogs and vet staff. 5:30pm KICK OFF on Town Square in downtown Jackson.
6:30pm RACE START first team leaves the chute.
STAGE 1
Saturday — January 29 — Teton County, Wyoming 9:00 am RACE START at Blackrock Ranger Station.
STAGE 2
Sunday — January 30 — Pinedale, Wyoming.
(Stage Two relocated from the South Pass area of Lander, Wyoming)
9am RACE STARTS at the Upper Green River Trailhead, Cora at the end of Hwy 352. Kendall Valley Lodge serves Breakfast & Lunch Specials. Located west of the Upper Green Parking Lot.
4pm PUBLIC MEET & GREET at the Dudley Key Sports Complex. Food and drinks for purchase.
STAGE 3
Monday — January 31 — Pinedale, Wyoming.
9am RACE STARTS at the Upper Green River Trailhead, Cora at the end of Hwy 352. Kendall Valley Lodge serves Breakfast & Lunch Specials. Located west of the Upper Green Parking Lot.
Monday — January 31 — Big Piney, Wyoming.
6pm MEET THE MUSHERS DINNER at the Marbleton Community Center, 429 2nd Street, Big Piney.
STAGE 4
Tuesday — February 1 — Big Piney/Marbleton, Wyoming.
9am RACE STARTS at Middle Piney parking lot off road 350, 20 miles from Big Piney.
STAGE 5
Wednesday — February 2— Kemmerer, Wyoming.
9am RACE STARTS at the end of the Hams Fork Road, Hams Fork Trail Head.
Thursday — February 3— TRAVEL DAY
STAGE 6
Friday — February 4 — Alpine, Wyoming.
9am RACE STARTS at Greys River Trail Head Parking Lot.
STAGE 7
Friday — February 5 — Driggs, Idaho.
9am RACE STARTS at new location past Kay Dairy Trail Head. Parking at the Start/Finish is limited. Please Plan to Carpool.
1:00 – 3:00pm COMMUNITY MEET & GREET behind Driggs Community Center in the Transit Center Park & Ride Lot.
Friday — February 5 — Final Banquet at the Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds
5pm Doors open. Dinner catered by Captain Ron’s BBQ starts at 6pm.
