One of the most exciting events to take on the terrain and the winter weather in Jackson Hole is the Pedigree® Stage Stop Race. With a purse and prizes totaling $165,000, there’s little surprise to hear that this race is very competitive as it shares the thrill of mushing through the snow the last week in January. 

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Dog Sled Racing

Beginning in Jackson, Wyoming, this premier “stage” format sled dog race is hosted by Jackson Hole’s local communities as teams race on public lands in Bridger-Teton, Shoshone, & Caribou-Targhee National Forests.

As many as 6000 spectators have been known to gather at 6,200 ft for the two-mile Stage Distance. The 2023 Ceremonial Start on the Town Square is at 5:00 PM, with booths, giveaways, and a laser light show by Encore.

The 1st musher leaves the Chute at 6:30 PM, with an estimated finish of 8:00 PM for the dogs. 

Each leg of the race includes a meet and greet with the mushers, but the Town Square sendoff is the highlight of all the stops. Some stops on the tour have additional events. Visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/jackson-hole/ for more information about each race day.

The Town of Jackson Public Works Department, will be building a track for The Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. The following streets will be affected: Broadway and Cache to Redmond (right) south to West Cache Creek to Snow King Property. 

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Dog Sledding POV

With the announcement of 24 teams registered for the 2023 race, the countdown is on. The 2023 field includes teams from 10 U.S. States, 4 Canadian Provinces, and 1 team traveling from Germany. 

The 2023 Race Will Commence on the Following Schedule: (All stages are 30 to 35 miles)

·       January 27 — Ceremonial Start - Jackson, Wyoming

·       January 28 — Stage One - Teton County, Wyoming

·       January 29 — Stage Two - Lander, Wyoming

·       January 30 — Stage Three - Pinedale, Wyoming

·       January 31— Stage Four - Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyoming

·       February 1 — Stage Five - Kemmerer, Wyoming

·       February 2 —      Travel Day    

·       February 3 — Stage Six - Alpine, Wyoming

·       February 4 — Stage Seven & Final Banquet - Driggs, Idaho

 

2023 ENTRIES: 

1. Randy DeKuiper – Hesparia, Michigan

2. Al Borak – Newberry, Michigan

3. Dennis LaBoda – Grand Marais, Minnesota

4. Geneva Lyon – Brightwood, Oregon

5. Bruce Magnusson – Cheboygan, Michigan

6. Tim Thiessen – Leadville, Colorado

7. Christina Gibson – Carlton, Washington

8. Thad McCracken – Mosier, Oregon

9. Austin Forney – Leadville, Colorado

10. Michael Tetzner – Burg, Germany

11. Mike Bestgen – St. Cloud, Minnesota

12. Chris Adkins – Sand Coulee, Montana

13. Donny Poulin – The Pas, Manitoba, Canada

14. Alix Crittenden – Bondurant, Wyoming

15. Anny Malo – St Zenon, Quebec, Canada

16. Grant Beck – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

17. Sarah Tarlton – Mountain, Wisconsin

18. Jules Struzyna – Williston, Vermont

19. Cathy Rivest – St-Paul-de-Joliette, Quebec, Canada

20. Lina Streeper – Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada 

21. Dave Torgerson – Bozeman, Montana

22. Doug Butler – New Haven, Vermont

23. Liz Thompson – St. Anthony, Idaho

24. Rachael Courtney – Tolstoi, Manitoba, Canada

 

For more information about volunteering and programming, email info@wyomingstagestop.org.