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Entries for the Sheep Mountain 150 sled dog race were accepted beginning October 1.  So far 42 teams have signed up on the first day.  The race field is limited to 50 teams.  This years race will be held December 13-14 between Sheep Mountain and Eureka Lodges along the Glenn Highway.  Notable racers signed up so far include: Jeff King (4-time Iditarod champion), Aily Zirkle (Yukon Quest champion), Ken Anderson (2005 Sheep Mountain champion), as well as a number of other top distance mushers from across Alaska and Canada.  The race starts and finishes at Sheep Mountain Lodge and covers 150 miles with two, 5-hour layovers at Eureka Lodge.  Last years race was cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 

 

Complete information about the race can be found at www.sheepmountain.com

 

For additional information please contact Zack Steer, Race Director.

 

Zack Steer
Sheep Mountain Lodge
www.sheepmountain.com
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Mile 113.5 Glenn Highway
Fax 907.745.5120
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Mailing address: 17701 W. Glenn Hwy
Sutton, AK  99674