International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Kicks Off TONIGHT!

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We dare you to say the name 10 times fast – or even the acronym, IPSSSDR — I always get hung up on S #2. 🙂 This beyond awesome, annual event finds dog teams mushing across the western half of Wyoming, stopping in small towns along the way, and bringing together a whole lot of folks excited to see this wintry spectacle. The event kicks off TONIGHT, January 31, in Jackson (see event details below!) – and continues through February 8 with stops detailed below… Stay tuned to their website & Facebook page for pictures, details, updates & more!

Photos in this blog post taken from IPSSSDR Facebook page

The excitement of the 19th annual IPSSSDR will be unleashed tonight at the Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. It’s easy to find the starting line if you listen for the enthusiastic howls and excited barking of more than 300 sled dogs. And they are ready to run!! Prepare yourself for a full evening of events as this week shifts into high gear.
The first teams leave the starting chute at 6:30PM so come early to take advantage of the unique opportunities this race offers. You can meet and greet the mushers, see the lovely Rebecca Podio, Miss Wyoming 2013, watch video of previous races, and, on this cold night, enjoy some hot food and drink. You can even win prizes at the PEDIGREE® tent. Then pick out a choice spot to watch the teams as they race through the streets of Jackson on their way to the Snow King Resort. After you’ve seen the two and four footed athletes head down the block and out of sight, catch the free shuttle START BUS from Town Square to the Snow King Center. At the finish line you can congratulate the mushers and maybe even pet a dog or two, then watch the torch light parade as it snakes down the mountain (see photograph), the Jackson Hole Air Force participate. And if that isn’t enough, there will be dazzling fireworks, too.


The race continues for the next eight days, covering 330 miles with stops in Alpine, West Yellowstone, Lander, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Kemmerer, and, crossing the final finish line February 8, in Evanston. Follow the race right here on Facebook or visit the official race website atwww.wyomingstagestop.org for exclusive coverage, photos, and current standings.

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IPSSSDR KICKED OFF JANUARY 25 — CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 2

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kicked off on January 25, 2013 in Jackson, as teams mushed through the town’s streets.  Teams are now traveling across nine other communities over the next eight days racing through nine other towns before finishing on February 2. Towns welcome mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas.  For more information, call 307.734.1163 or visit www.wyomingstagestop.org for a complete schedule of events.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC, GREEN RIVER:  February 15 & 16

CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013 5 – 11 PM

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact:  Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

WEDDING EXPOS: Casper, Laramie, Sweetwater County (in Rock Springs), Fremont County (in Lander)

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Cody Bridal Faire — February 16, 2013 — Buffalo Bill Historical Center

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO:  February 17, 2013 — Hilton & UW Conference Center, 12:30 – 4 PM

SWEETWATER COUNTY EXPO:  February 23, 2013 — Holiday Inn, Rock Springs, 12:00 – 3 PM

FREMONT COUNTY EXPO:  March 9, 2013 — Pronghorn Lodge, Monarch Room, times TBA  Contact Tami at Chisholm’s Jewelry or Kati with Wyoming Weddings (editor@wyolifestyle.com) for booth info — 307-332-5902

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CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013 5 – 11 PM

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact:  Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

IPSSSDR KICKS OFF JANUARY 25

Dogs rule Jackson’s Town Square during the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kick off on January 25, 2013, as teams mush through the town’s streets.  A rollicking party for spectators accompanies the start, including a pig roast, torchlight parade and fireworks finale at Snow King Mountain. Teams spend the next eight days racing through nine other towns before finishing on February 2. Towns welcome mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas.  For more information, call 307.734.1163 or visit www.wyomingstagestop.org for a complete schedule of events.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC, GREEN RIVER:  February 15 & 16

WEDDING EXPOS: Casper, Laramie, Sweetwater County (in Rock Springs), Fremont County (in Lander)

LOTS coming up for wedding planning in Wyoming!

CASPER’S BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA:  January 26, 2013 — Casper Events Center, 10 AM – 4 PM

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO:  February 17, 2013 — Hilton & UW Conference Center, 12:30 – 4 PM

SWEETWATER COUNTY EXPO:  February 23, 2013 — Holiday Inn, Rock Springs, 12:00 – 3 PM

FREMONT COUNTY EXPO:  March 9, 2013 — Pronghorn Lodge, Monarch Room, times TBA  Contact Tami at Chisholm’s Jewelry for booth info — 307-332-5902

SAVE THE DATE for the 22nd Annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo 2014! January 12, 2014 at the Events Center!

Contact us for booth information! editor@wyolifestyle.com

Pick up our 2013 wedding guide across Wyoming, or email brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com to request your guide in the mail!

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Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

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Stage Stop Begins!

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All images by Chris Havener

The 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) starts Friday!  Visit their website at www.wyomingstagestop.org for lots of information, past results and some great images by Chris Havener.  According to the IPSSSDR’s website:  “In 1996 Frank Teasley, with the help of public nurse Jayne Ottman, launched the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race to showcase the beautiful state of Wyoming and to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. In addition, the race worked to spread the word about the need for childhood immunizations—and each year the race makes a contribution to communities on the race route for childhood immunizations.”

All images by Chris Havener

The 2012 schedule is as follows:

Friday, January 27: Jackson Hole

Saturday, January 28: Travel Day

Sunday, January 29: Lander

Monday, January 30: Pinedale/Cora

Tuesday, January 31: Big Piney/Marbleton

Wednesday, February 1: Alpine

Thursday, February 2: Evanston 1st day of racing

Friday, February 3: Evanston 2nd day of racing

Saturday, February 4: Park City

All images by Chris Havener

Here is the kickoff day’s timeline for events from Jackson!

Timeline race start at Town Square Friday, January 27, 2012:

5:00 Music on the sound system, food and booths

5:00 Storm Show’s 2011 ski/ride film “Action Jackson” playing on the JumboTron

6:00 P.M.  Welcome

6:30 IPSSSDR RACE START

7-9 Pedigree Party at Snow King

8  Torchlight Parade

8:30 Fireworks

Please note: START Bus runs every 15 minutes from the Town Square to the corner of Cache and Snow King from 7-8 PM then from 8-9 it runs from Town Square to Snow King Center Bus Stop.

All images by Chris Havener

Time to get mushin’!

‘Til Next Time…

Kati Hime, Editor

editor@wyolifestyle.com

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