Streeper wins Pinedale Stage of IPSSSDR

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Pinedale Start. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.

Pinedale Start A crowd of spectators enthusiastically cheered the teams as they headed off from the Pinedale Start line.

Bud Streeper. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.

Bud Streeper Blayne "Bud" Streeper, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, posted the fastest time on the Pinedale Stage of the IPSSSDR.

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Streeper wins Pinedale Stage of IPSSSDR
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
by IPSSSDR
Original post February 1, 2010 | Updated February 8 & 11, 2010

Jackson, Wyoming - February 1, 2010 - Blayne "Bud" Streeper, age 27, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, posted the fastest time on Day Three of the 2010 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:09:58. Streeper, winner of the 2004 IPSSSDR and yesterday's Day Two stage, ran 10 dogs and averaged 13.6 MPH on the sunny trail outside Cora, Wyo.

Lina Gladh, also from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, placed second again for Day Three with a time of 3:15:48; Joe Gans from Chaska, Minn., came in third with a time of 3:17:41.

In overall times, Streeper leads with 6:04:20; Gladh is second with 6:15:05. Gans is third with 6:26:22.

On Tuesday, February 2, teams will race a 64-mile course in the Big Piney/ Marbleton Stage beginning at 9 a.m. Upcoming stages include Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Evanston, Lyman/Mountain View, and finally Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 6.

With its unique dog-friendly "stage stop" racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing the host towns to show their hospitality. Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball.

The Pedigree(R) brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society.

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race Website at www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact the race via e-mail at wystagestop@blissnet.com, or telephone at (307) 734-1163.
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Photos courtesy Gayle Hamner, Octavian Dumitrescu-Pinedale Legacy Photography, Lana Koppenhafer, and Dawn Ballou-Pinedale Online!

Gary turner and Junior Mushers Musher Gary Turner with Junior mushers Claire Stough (far left to right), Talon Faler, Alexis Metz and Laura Noble. EnCana sponsored all four mushers to travel to Park City to do a 3 mile race, covering their entry fees, hotel, and banquet tickets. Photo courtesy Gayle Hamner.	Musher Joe Guns Photo by Octavian Dumitrescu, Pinedale Legacy Photography	Dog Team Photo by Octavian Dumitrescu, Pinedale Legacy Photography
Ready to go Photo by Octavian Dumitrescu, Pinedale Legacy Photography	Alexis Metz Junior Musher Alexis Metz on Gary Turner's sled during Mushing 101. Talon Faler, Claire Stough and Laura Noble watch. Each Junior musher had to volunteer ten hours at a non-profit organization. Photo courtesy Gayle Hamner.	Jerry Bath Jerry Bath, from Lander, competes for the second time in the IPSSSDR.
Lina Gladh Lina Gladh, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, began mushing at age 15.	Aaron Peck	Dog Booties Booties help protect the dog's feet while they are running.
Mike Barnett Mike Barnett, from Chaska, Minnesota, crosses the finish line. He is a rookie in the IPSSSDR.	Lineup Debbie Moderow's team line-up.	Puppies Puppies in Sam Perrino's team. Sam has been to 13 IPSSSDRs. He is from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. He took 3rd Place in the 2009 IPSSSDR.
Relaxin Matthew Martz, from Salty Dog Kennel (musher Debbie Moderow), takes off his socks and shoes to cool down his feet while waiting for the teams to return. He is from Denali. "It's much colder there than it is here," he said.	Bruce Magnusson Bruce Magnusson, from Manchester, Michigan, carried the Town of Pinedale banner. He placed 4th in the 2009 IPSSSDR.	Green River
Jerry Bath Jerry Bath, from Lander, Wyoming, carried Pinedale Online's banner. He placed 5th in the 2009 IPSSSDR.	Finish Pinedale Stage Stop Finish Line. The race started at 10AM and all of the teams were back in by 3PM.	Barrie Raper
Last Musher Waiting for the last musher...	Chris Adkins Chris Adkins, from Sand Coulee, Montana, finally crosses the Finish line. Chris is an IPSSSDR rookie.	A treat! Even though they are exhausted, Chris Adkins' dogs still have enough energy to get excited about a meal after the race.
Tired dog After the race.	Dog Hotel Photo by Lana Koppenhafer.	Junior Mushers Junior Mushers in Park City, Utah. Photo by Lana Koppenhafer.
Talon Faler Junior Musher Talon Faler, from Pinedale, at Park City, Utah. Photo by Lana Koppenhafer.

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