Anny Malo
Anny is from Quebec, Canada.
Photo courtesy Pedigree
Stage Stop Race.
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Alix Crittenden
Alix is from Bondurant,
Wyoming. She finished 3rd in
the Pinedale Stage 1 race.
Photo courtesy Pedigree
Stage Stop Race.
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Stage 1 of Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race begins in Pinedale Feb. 1
Competing for a total prize purse of $200,000
February 1, 2025
Stage One of the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race launched today (Saturday, February 1, 2025) at the Upper Green River trail head, located northwest of Pinedale, Wyoming. In challenging conditions marked by heavy to moderate snowfall, mushers completed a 34.5-mile out-and-back course that tested both their skill and endurance.
The Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is a unique, stage-format competition featuring seven distinct legs along various US Forest Service trails throughout western Wyoming. Each stage is hosted by a local community — including Jackson, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Kemmerer, Lander, and Dubois — fostering a strong bond between the race and its host regions. The Pinedale stage is held on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Key details of the race include:
• Team Composition: Each musher begins with a pool of 16 dogs and may run up to 12 dogs on any given day.
• Course Format: Every stage is an out-and-back course ranging between 27 and 34 miles, with competitors finishing at the starting trailhead.
• International Competition: This year, 17 teams from the United States, Canada, and Germany are competing.
• Purse: With a total prize purse of $200,000, the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race stands as one of the largest sled dog sporting events in the world.
With Stage One complete, the competitors have established their initial rankings and now face the challenge of maintaining or improving their positions over the next six stages. The race will resume on Sunday morning at the same venue before moving on to Big Piney and Marbleton for Stages Three and Four.
In today’s action, five-time champion Anny Malo from Quebec, Canada, clocked the fastest time by completing the course in 2 hours, 46 minutes, and 3 seconds at an average speed of 14.9 MPH. As the stage winner, Malo will proudly wear the yellow bib in Stage Two tomorrow.
A public Meet & Greet was held in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library from 6:00-7:00PM.
The top five positions after Stage One are:
1. Anny Malo – Quebec, Canada
2. Stéphane Roy – New Brunswick, Canada
3. Alix Crittenden – Bondurant, Wyoming
4. Cathy Rivest – Quebec, Canada
5. Bruce Magnusson – Newberry, Michigan
The daily race schedule is as follows:
February 2 – Stage Two – Pinedale, Wyoming.
February 3 – Stage Three – Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyoming.
February 4 – Stage Four – Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyoming.
February 5 – Stage Five – Kemmerer, Wyoming.
February 6 – Travel Day.
February 7 – Stage Six – Lander, Wyoming.
February 8 – Stage Seven– Dubois, Wyoming.
From Pinedale on Sunday, mushers and teams head to Big Piney for the Big Piney/Marbleton Stages 3 and 4. Teams will race Monday morning from the Middle Piney parking area – spectators welcome. There will be a Musher Meet & Greet at 6:00PM Monday evening at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center featuring their now-famous Dutch Oven delight dishes. Everyone welcome. Teams will then have a second race Tuesday morning starting from the Middle Piney parking area. From Big Piney, teams will head to Kemmerer for Stage 5.
For a complete listing of current standings, information about the race, or stage details, please visit www.wyomingstagestop.org.
About the Pedigree Stage Stop
The Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is a 50 I (c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy and active lifestyles for people and their pets. By showcasing the strong bond and dedication between humans and canine participants, the aim is to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors with their animal companions. Pedigree® brand dog food became the title sponsor in 2000 and continues to support the event and its mission.
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