AREA INFO

Nestled against the foothills of the Wind River Mountains (Elevation: 5,357 feet) on the banks of the Popo Agie River, Lander is where Fremont County history began. Lander saw the first white trappers in 1811, became a small military post in 1869 and now borders the Wind River Indian Reservation.

If our friendliness and charm don't captivate you, then our blue skies and breathtaking scenery will. Whatever your interests are, we invite you to discover Lander, Wyoming...where we combine history with visions for the future.

Contact: Sandy Bath, JB s Wild Wyoming 628 Main St. Lander, Wyoming 82520 Phone: 1-307-332-2065, Fax: 1-307-332-1503 or email info@jbswildwyoming.com / www.landerchamber.org (For information on Lander)

More information on Lander?
Visit Lander Chamber of Commerce
www.landerchamber.org

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - The Race will start at Bruce's Bridge up Sinks Canyon

Saturday January 28th
2:30pm - The mushers will arrive in the 200 block of Lander. This block will be closed to traffic until approx 4pm. Come meet the mushers and their teams. There should be IPSSSDR programs available on table in front of the Centennial Park. Pet Connection will be havin some information and fun things do as well. Local musher, Jerry Bath from Bath Racing Kennel will have a sled for children of all ages to try out the park.

We invite you to come and experience a fun time in downtown Lander. International mushers from around the world are here to sign programs, visit with you and your children, and answer any questions you may have.

6pm - Local sponsor Gannett Grill/Lander Bar will host this evening’s event. This is another format to come and meet the mushers, enjoy dinner and a movie. This is not a banquet! The movie shown will be the 2011 IPSSSDR Slideshow. This video highlights each town along this 8 day race. Come see if you and the family are in it!

The races traveling band will be performing later in the evening.

Sunday January 29th- 9:00 am Race will start at Bruce's Bridge up Sinks Canyon
This leg is approx. 42 miles.

Directions to race:Turn South on 9th St (toward Mountains)go to you have to turn right,follow the road to Sinks Canyon,the road will dead end at Bruce's BridgeThe parking lot is for Mushers and their teams. Carpooling is recommended.

Mushers will start taking off at 9am sharp. There is a 3 minute interval between take offs. You are more than welcome to come early and check things out. Please leave your 4 legged family members at home!

Mushers should start returning approx. 3 to 4 hours later. The most exciting time is the take off. Mushers can be very staggered in their returns. Once they are in, they need to take care of their dogs, equipment and get on down the road to the next town, Pinedale.

If you would like to follow local musher Jerry Bath, sign up for his blog at www.jerrybath.wordpress.com

Questions - contact Sandy Bath at 307-332-2065 or 307-330-5486

Reminder - Jerry and I are the chairperson for this leg of the race. We are also racing this race, so this is a crazy time of year for us. We head up to Jackson on Friday the 27th of January and it may be very hard to get a hold of us. Please leave us a message and we will do our best to return your call. Remember you can contact the following places for information:

Lander Chamber - 307-332-3892
KOVE/KDLY - 307-332-5683
Lander Journal - 307-332-2323

More information on Lander - contact the Chamber of Commerce www.landerchamber.org

LODGING

Holiday Lodge – 210 McFarlane Dr. 307-332-2511 – turn left at the Main Street light by McDonald’s, go towards Riverton. Turn left on the street next to McDonald’s.

Holiday Inn Express – 1102 11th St. by the new Safeway off of Main Street. 307-332-4005. When you come to town via Jackson you will see this new hotel on your right on the sweeping corner. It is behind ACFC building and next to the new Safeway building being built.
2012 Sponsors

SPONSORS
This race would not be here in Lander if it was not for the following Sponsors.

Artery Construction Inc.
State Farm – Leslie Calkins
Lander Area Chamber of Commerce
JB’s Wild Wyoming, Inc.
Triple J Land & Cattle
City of Lander
In Celebration of Linda Hewitt
Fremont Broadcasting KOVE/KDLY
Holiday Inn Express
Fremont Counseling Service
Lander Ambassadors
Lander Journal/Riverton Ranger
Holiday Lodge
SDI
Lander Brewing Company
Lander Pet Connection
Lander Valley Animal Hospital