Uncategorized January 16, 2023

Idaho Sled Dog Challange 2023!

This is one event you won’t want to miss during Winter Carnival!
For all the details of races, events, times and locations, visit the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Facebook Page at:
(9) Idaho Sled Dog Challenge | Facebook

Photo Credits:  Melissa Shelby

 

 

JAN 21, 2023  2pm–4pmMeet The Musher!

The Ponderosa Center Ludwig Terrace and the ISDC present Meet the Musher!

Ponderosa Center 1117 E Lake St, McCall, Idaho.

Meet Sled Dog Racing Champion Musher Laurie Warren

Laurie will describe what it’s like to race her sled dogs.

Dr. Dawn Sessions will talk about how the veterinarians care for the dogs before and during the race.

Project Filter will give away a sled dog ride at the Ceremonial Start

Free refreshments

Raffle Prizes

 

JAN 24 – 26, 2023 Warm Lake Stage Race:

Brand New to the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge 2023 is the Warm Lake Stage Race.

Come on up to Warm Lake and help us cheer the mushers on!!

JAN 24 – 26, 2023 Warm Lake Stage Race

Jan 24th:

5pm • Pre-Race Musher Meeting

Jan 25th:

9am • Vet Checks

11am • Leg 1 Start

Finish early afternoon

Jan 26th:

10am • Leg 2 Start

Finish Early Afternoon

3pm • WLSR Awards Ceremony

North Shore Lodge & Resort

Start & Finish

North Shore Lodge & Resort

175 N Shoreline Dr. Cascade, ID

(From Cascade take Warm Lake Rd. 26 miles east to Warm Lake).

 

JAN 29, 2023:

THE CEREMONIAL START IS BACK!

The Ceremonial Start is an opportunity for more race fans to experience the excitement of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge – and a dog sled ride for lucky auction winners

Replicates the Official Start

Meet the Mushers

Race Judges will speak and answer questions

Ceremonial Start – with auction winner riders

*Limited shuttle service available from the Idaho First Bank Parking Lot!

8am Musher Meeting at Idaho First Bank (closed to the public)

9:30am–2:00pm • Vet Checks

Idaho First Bank Parking Lot

475 Deinhard Ln., McCall, Idaho

10:30am • Ceremonial Start Festivities Begin

The McCall Activity Barn

141 Moonridge Dr

McCall, Idaho

11am • High Bidder Dog Sled Rides

The McCall Activity Barn

3:00pm • High Bidder Dog Sled Rides

The McCall Activity Barn

 

JAN 30, 2023 Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp:

The best time ever is to be at the start line!

You will not be disappointed, the energy is very contagious!

JAN 30, 2023 Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp

117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho

**No Parking at the Start

For Parking and Free Shuttle (Take Warm Lake Rd off HWY 55 and go east approximately two miles).

300 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 8am

100 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 12pm

10am • 300 Mile Race Start

2pm • 100 Mile Race Start

 

JAN 31, 2023 100 Mile Race Finish:

WYE Campground Checkpoint

HWY 95 six miles west of New Meadows, then east on Tamarack View Dr.

New Meadows, Idaho

Early morning to early afternoon

6pm • 100 mile Post Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)

Attendance is required by all 100 mile mushers. Musher Handlers Welcome.

 

FEB 01, 2023  The finish of the 300-mile:

300 Mile Race Finish

Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp

117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho

Throughout the day

Follow the Idaho Sled Dog Facebook Page For All Races and Details!

(9) Idaho Sled Dog Challenge | Facebook