Derby News & Press

2012 Final Results Posted

Special thanks to all the mushers that raced in the 2012 American Dog Derby.

Yes, the Race is on!!! Snow conditions are fair to good out on the course. While snow conditions will not allow us to start from Main Street Ashton, we will be starting from th "Y" which is about three blocks north of Main. Watch for and follow the signs!

Mushers:

Vet checks and Race Registration start at 2:00 PM at the Ashton Community Center.

Spectators:

Thursday:

Musher Terminology

Ever wonder what the strange commands and mushing words mean? Read this list of common musher terms and commands so you will have a better understanding of what is going on at the starting line and along the track.

Mmmm! It's Soooo Good! Soup Challenge!

Mmmm! It’s Sooo Good! Soup Challenge! 1st Place takes home $75! Spectator – Tasters help pick the winners!

Lodging in and around Ashton

Mushers! There are several places to rest your head in and around Ashton. See this page for details. Ask if they are offering any deals for mushers!

Make plans to join the fun at the American Dog Derby in Ashton, Idaho, February 18 & 19 2012

Elizabeth Murdock encourages Roxie as she pulls toward the finish line

This family oriented winter festival begins on Friday with the preliminary races and continues on Saturday, Feb 19, 2012 with the final races and events for spectators.

Come early and experience Musher’s Row, watch as the mushers ready their teams for the race. Experience the team’s excitement as they “sing” their way to the starting line.

Find that perfect spot along starting line row for the perfect view/pictures of the starting gate. Individual teams start every two minutes once a race begins! Cheer the dogs on as they pass you on their way out on to the course.

Rails to Trails Magazine Highlights Derby

Ashton-Tetonia Trail - If you're hoping to"heel" the winter blues, then follow the mushers over to Ashton, Idaho, this February 16,17, and 18 for the annual American Dog Derby. Since 1917, dogsled enthusiasts have converged on Ashton to participate in the longest-running dogsled race in the lower 48 states. The main course runs from Ashton to Cascade Corner of Yellowstone National Park, but the derby offers a host of other competitions, including a mutt run, weight pull, snow sculpture contest and much more.

Urban Mushing – home of the Southern California Working Snow Dogs

Thanks to a group of mushers making a very long journey all the way from Southern California to make the American Dog Derby their very first "real" race! See their website for their account of their memorable journey.

http://www.urbanmushing.com/main.htm

2011 Mutt and Weight Pull Button Contest Winners

For the first time, North Fremont High School art students participated in a button design contest for the Mutt and Weight pull. The winners get their artwork printed on buttons and receive recognition in the Standard Journal. Here are the winners and top 10 in each catagory.