Race Elevations

Race Elevations Race to the Sky sled dog race is one of the most challenging long distance race in North America. With a terrain that crosses the continental divide heading south out of Camp Remini, to the 6000 ft elevations of Huckleberry Pass and Richmond ridge - Race to the Sky provides breath taking beauty as well as challenging terrain.

Race Updates

2010 Race to the Sky Update - Saturday February 13th Rimini to Elk Park Results Jarle Halsnes 5:01 12 dogs Laura Daugereau 5:08 12 dogs Rick Larson 5:16 12 dogs Cindy Gallea 5:17 12 dogs Lachlan Clarke ...

Mushers

Montana's Race to the Sky Sled Dog Races 2010 List of Entries 25th Anniversary Celebration Entries February 12, 2010 350 mile - Gary Rawson, Gary is a 52 year old manufacturer’s representative for semiconductor and scientific markets from Portland, Oregon. His kennel name is Red Oak Kennel and he has been mushing for two years. He got started visiting Kennels in Alaska, handling at the Iditarod, and then handling for several races in the lower 48. He has raced the Cascade Quest and will be running Alaskan huskies. In the lead will be Cloud, Oak, Popeye, and Soda. His personal sponsors include: Bob Sullivan, Brian Dunn, Dan & Joyce Gover, Daniel and Rachel ...

2008 Race Photos

Sled Dog Art

Exclusive Race to the Sky Sled Dog Art Limited Edition Prints RACE TO THE SKY ART COLLECTION Race to the Sky produces for sale an annual, signed, limited edition print of an original work of art showcasing the visually stunning aspects of sled dog racing. Presented here is a collection of the Race's art prints over the years. Many of the featured artists live and work in Montana, and all have contributed in one way or another to Race to the Sky. If you like their work we encourage you to contact them. This year's print is $25, and some from past years ...

Race Rules

Race Rules Montana Sled Dog, Inc., P.O. Box 76, Olney, MT 59927 406-881-DOGS, info@racetothesky.org 25th RACE TO THE SKY SLED DOG RACE February 12-17, 2010 OFFICIAL RULES AND INTERPRETATION SECTION I - ENTRY, PRE-RACE AND EQUIPMENT A. ENTRY FEE 1. The entry fee for the 350 mile race is: If entered before 10/15/09 $350.00 If entered before 1/15/10 $500.00 If entered before 11/15/09 $400.00 If entered before 2/1/10 $550.00 If entered before 12/15/09 $450.00 Final late entry 2/10/10 $650.00 2. Entry fee for the 100-mile Junior Race is: $100.00 No telephone entries will be accepted. Mushers requesting to enter as a late registrant must call (406) 881-DOGS prior to February 10, 2010 ...

Education

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Race to the Sky School Classroom Project"][/caption] Educational Opportunities Understanding working dogs and their relationships with their owners can provide a powerful insight into sled dogs. We at Race to the Sky embrace the opportunity to show civic groups as well as schools the humane and very special care these dog athletes receive. Contact us if you would like more information regarding our educational opportunities. Educational Book Available A classroom curriculum on teamwork for schools is available. This educational book is available for $10 to anyone wishing to teach teamwork and learn more about Race to the Sky ...

Contact

If you have questions, would like information, or wish to volunteer, please use the form below or e-mail us at info (at) racetothesky.org or give us a call at (406) 881-3647, fax us at (406) 881-3648. Our address is: Montana Sled Dog, Inc., P.O. Box 76, Olney, MT 59927 Contact Form

Mushers Sign-up

Mushers Signup Form 2010 Race to the Sky Entry Form Musher Name______________________________Address______________________________ Day Phone & Area Code___________________ Night Phone____________________________ E-mail Address ________________________Handlers’ Names __________________________ Entry Fees and Deadlines: 1. The entry fee for the 350 mile race is: If postmarked before 10/15/09 $350.00 If postmarked before 1/15/10 $500.00 If postmarked before 11/15/09 $400.00 If postmarked before 2/1/10 $550.00 If postmarked before 12/15/09 $450.00 Final late entry 2/10/10 $650.00 2.The entry fee for the 100 mile junior race is: $100.00 DEADLINE for regular entries and withdrawal for half entry fee is January 24, 2010. Late entries will be accepted until February 10 (10:00 a.m. MST), provided the musher pre-registers by calling (406) ...

2007 Race Photos

Race History

Race History Montana Sled Dog, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation through the I.R.S. and the State of Montana. We are also celebrating our 25th anniversary in February. They were organized first as Montana’s Governor’s Cup Sled Dog Race in 1986 and they ran the first 500 mile race in February of that year. In 1989, they became Montana Sled Dog, Inc. Each February since then, MSDI has been hosting this distance race. It has gone through several distance changes, including adding a 250 mile race, a 300 mile race and changing the 500 mile race to a 350 ...

Race Videos

2009 Race to the Sky Videos Click Here for High Resolution Version

Media Gallery

Race to the Sky Media Gallery Browse our collection of images, photos, art work, and videos, of the Race to the Sky Long Distance Sled Dog Races. [album id=1 template=extend] Copyright 2002-2009 - Montana Sled Dog Inc. - All Rights Reserved Images may not be reproduced in any form.

2009 Race Photos

Latest News

TO: All media FROM: Pam Beckstrom DATE: February 16, 2010, 5:00 p.m. RELEASE: Immediately Four more mushers have crossed the finish line for Race to the Sky 350 mile race. Rick Larson finished at 1:03 with 12 dogs, Jarle Halsnes finished at 1:45 today, Laura Daugereau finished at 2:13, Chris Adkins finished at 3:04 with 12 dogs, Ryne Olson finished this afternoon at 3:22 p.m. Also to finish was Cindy Gallea at 4:10 p.m. with 12 dogs and Lachlan Clarke to finish at 4:20 p.m. with 10 dogs. On the way to the finish line next will be Steve Madsen, who left Seeley ...

Race Routes

Race Routes The Race to the Sky continues to grow in its reputation as a competitive event dedicated to challenging both mushers and their teams. The Race is a challenge unequaled in the sport because it is the most mountainous trail offered in the sport of distance mushing. The trail borders three nationally-designated wilderness areas and climbs to 6,000 feet. There is nothing like being behind a dog team on a moonlit night, shooting stars racing by, and the only sound within range is your own.

Vet Program

Race to the Sky 2010 Veterinarians Dr. Steve Bowen, DVM (Head Vet) Dr. Bowen is a 1971 graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine and was named as its Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. He practices companion animal medicine in El Centro, California. Though living in the desert below sea level Dr. Bowen has a passion for Sled Dog medicine. He has served as a trail vet for the Iditarod (3 times) and as Head Vet for the Siskiyou 200. Dr. Bowen enjoys camping, fishing and hunting. He has been a very active volunteer for over 40 years at all ...

Buy a Mile

Buy a Mile and Support the Race SPECIAL - For Every 2 miles $20 you purchase We will send you a $10 Perkins Restaurant Gift Certificate Redeemable in Missoula, Butte, Bozeman, and Hamilton For only a measly ten dollars - you can make a direct impact on this years race. Purchase one (or several) of the 500 miles available for our 25th Year Celebration of Sled Dog Racing here in the Great State of Montana. Simply Click on the Support button below and help us make this the best race ever. Once you have paid with our secure checkout - you can select the ...

Become a Race Sponsor

Become a Race Sponsor Becoming a Race to the Sky Sponsor is a win-win relationship for any business. We have put together multiple marketing packages that will serve the dual purpose of promoting Your Business to the general public AND helping us with putting Race to the Sky -Long Distance Sled Dog Race, A Montana Tradition on. We are putting together a series of Public Service Announcements to air on both radio and TV from now until the race in February 2010. We have sponsorships available for these high visibility PSA at a very low cost per thousand ...

Mushing Symposium

Race to the Sky Sled Dog Racing Symposium September 12-13, 2009 Red Lion Colonial Inn Helena, Montana If You Race Sled Dogs - You Cannot Afford to Miss this Event! Whether you are a beginner looking to run your first long distance race, or you are a old hat with dozens of races under your belt - you need to recognize the importance of learning from others. There is no doubt, that most mushers are independent minded ...

Press Releases

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Race Info

Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race Information What and Who We Are Montana’s premier winter sporting event is the Race to the Sky. Celebrating our twenty-fifth year, we are recognized as one of the most challenging and beautiful sled dog races in the world. It is an unusual test of physical power, mental toughness, teamwork, and the special bond between man and animal. Working together, they negotiate the trail through Montana’s scenic Rocky Mountains. Montana Sled Dog, Inc. (the nonprofit parent corporation of Race to the Sky) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation managed by a volunteer board of directors. Donations ...

Events

Friday, January 29 6:00-midnight Microbrew Review and Cool Dog Ball, Civic Center, Helena Friday, February 12 (All Friday events take place in Helena) 10:00-noon School visits 10:00-4:00 p.m. Mushing Art Show, Capitol Rotunda noon-3:00 p.m. Vet Check, Front circle of Capitol Building 6:00-9:00 p.m. Musher Dinner, Drawing for Places, Musher Auction for Rides & Dance, Elks Club (Purchase a ride for Lincoln Restart on Sunday) Saturday, February 13, Camp Rimini and Butte 10:00 a.m. Official Start at Camp Rimini for 350 Mile Race, near Helena 3:00-4:00 p.m. Junior Vet Check, corner of Park & Dakota, Uptown Butte 4:00 -10:00 p.m. Arrival of teams at Woodville Exit (near Butte) ...

Volunteer

Volunteer Your Time and Talents

Putting a major long distance sled race on is no small feat – and the only way it ever happens is with the generous help from our volunteers. By just giving a few hours of your time you can help us organizers fill one more position – accomplish one more task.

Positions Available:

Volunteer Coordinator – this is the perfect position for someone who loves working with others and is great at organizing.

Host Families – Bring some excitement into your home by hosting mushers and their handlers why they stay in the Helena area. This is a great opportunity to get to meet and spend time with the mushers.

Helena Microbrew and Cool Dog Ball – Help at the Microbrew and Cool Dog Ball (handing out glasses, taking tickets, selling tickets, pouring beer! )

Helena Vet Check – Before any of the dogs can compete in the race, they are all thoroughly examined by licensed veterinarians. We can use assistance at the vet check, parking musher vehicles, helping vets check dogs, marking dogs, and selling race merchandise.

Helena Activities and Remini Start – We can always use more help with these events and this year with expanded public events, we need more volunteers to make it happen. Help us with parking musher vehicles, answering questions, keeping sleds and dogs in starting sequence, selling race merchandise.

Butte Activities – We need volunteers to help with our Junior Musher Vet Check, for our public sled dog rides, and for a possible large evening event. If you or your organization or business would like to be involved – please contact us at the number listed below. We are excited about coming to Butte and look forward to working with you!

Lincoln Start – When we start a race – the mushers are sent off quite literally by the clock. Organization and people helping in the right places make this possible. If you can help with parking musher vehicles, traffic control at Hi-Country, keeping track of mushers, sled riders, crowd control, selling race merchandise – then we need you. Please get in touch!!

Race Checkpoints – With a 350 mile race we have a lot of things strung out – we need help with help in checkpoints can stretch out and many volunteers are needed to keep the checkpoints fully staffed during the race. Duties could be checking in mushers, timing, crowd control, selling race merchandise.

Snowmobiler – If you have a snowmobile and want to travel the race route, our trail assistants need YOU! We have 350 miles of trail to keep open during the race in spite of snow, blizzards, and warming.

Finish – If you like to stay up all night, this is the job for you. The finish line crew waits for the mushers to cross the finish line, check them in, ask them if they have any needs, and keep the fire going.

Computer and Photoshop Skills – This year we are going to have two race programs, a calendar, and possibly gift card sets. If you have layout skills and can work your way around the computer – get in touch – we could use your talents!

If you can help us with any of these important tasks – please get in touch with us at info(at)racetothesky.org, or call Pam at (406) 881-3647 or Ray at (406) 541-0044, or use the contact form found here

Also please signup on our volunteer list below – Thanks -Every Little Bit Helps!!