Mushers and their persistent pups faced challenging weather in western Wyoming during the 30th Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. From trail-obscuring blizzards to trail-softening temperatures, these dogged dogs pushed, or perhaps better said, pulled through mixed conditions this week.
Following opening ceremonies Jan. 31 in Jackson Hole, the 215-mile seven-stage competition made stops in Pinedale, Big Piney, Marbleton, Kemmerer and Lander. The race ends Saturday in Dubois. Fierce weather canceled the second stage in Pinedale.
Two of the 17 teams are from Germany, the rest are from the U.S. and Canada. Five-time consecutive champion Anny Malo of Saint Zenon, Quebec, who broke her winning streak in 2024, was in the lead at the race’s midpoint.