The ceremonial start to the Stage Stop Dog Sled Race kicked off on the Town Square, Friday Jan. 29. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — Last evening, the ceremonial start to the 27th running of the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race kicked off at the Town Square. Twenty Four teams took off two at a time down the snow track on Broadway.

Seventeen junior mushers joined competitors on their sleds, tucked into the bags. Racers will compete in seven stops in Wyoming, finishing in Driggs, Idaho on Friday, Feb. 5.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.