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Media Contact: Darla Worden, 307.734.5335

International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Expands Route, Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Added

 Jackson, Wyoming—October 23, 2006--The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) has expanded the 2007 route to include Big Piney/Marbleton announced Race Director Frank Teasley. The 2007 IPSSSDR is slated for January 26 through February 3, beginning in Jackson, Wyoming and ending in Park City, Utah .

“The people in Big Piney, Marbleton, La Barge and Daniel are working together to bring the IPSSSDR to their area,” said Teasley. “This race is about showcasing our beautiful state of Wyoming , and the more towns we can include, the better. Mushers always compliment us on the beautiful scenery and friendly towns of Wyoming.”

The 2007 IPSSSDR will begin in Jackson with a send-off at the Jackson Hole Winter Carnival complete with a bonfire, fireworks show, music and food booths, before continuing on to Lander, Pinedale, Cora, Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Kemmerer/Diamondville, Uinta County before ending in Park City.

The IPSSSDR is popular on the professional mushing circuit, taking place before Montana ’s Race to the Sky and Alaska ’s Iditarod, and attracting mushers who compete in all three events. Now in its 12th year, the IPSSSDR has become the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. With its unique “Stage Stop” racing format, the race stops in a different community each night. Towns host festivities for mushers and spectators ranging from junior dog sled races for children, dog parades and ice sculpture contests, to banquets, carnivals and fishing derbies.

Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR. The Pedigree® 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 was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For more information, visit the race Website at www.wyomingstagestop.org, contact the race via e-mail at wystagestop@blissnet.com or telephone at (307) 734-1163, or visit www.pedigree.com.

Media Contact: Darla Worden, darla@wordenpr.com, 307.734.5335

2007 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Friday, January 26 – Saturday, February 3

Friday, January 26: Jackson
Saturday, January 27: Travel day to Lander
Sunday, January 28: Lander to Pinedale, check point at Blucher Creek
Monday, January 29: Cora to Pinedale
Tuesday, January 30: Big Piney/Marbleton Race
Wednesday, January 31: Alpine Race
Thursday, February 1: Kemmerer
Friday, February 2: Uinta County
Saturday, February 3: Park City