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We invite you to participate in the Darby Dog Derby at Gibbons Pass Road #1209, just off of Lost Trail Pass, MT, January 13-14th 2024!
Register for novice ski-jor (4-miles), advanced ski-jor (6-miles), 4-dog sled, or 6-dog sled divisions below. Registration closes on January 8th! An updated registration list will be posted the week of the race. All participants are required to attend the Musher Meeting on Friday, January 12th, at 6:30pm. Details below. |
Purse & Prizes
More info coming soon!
Siberian Class
We're excited to announce that we will be awarding medals to the top 3 Siberian husky teams in the 6-dog and skijor categories at the Darby Dog Derby this year. These awards are provided by the Siberian Husky Club of America - SHCA to promote the continued workability of the Siberian Husky; doing what they were bred to do. If you race Siberian huskies, you will compete in the category with all the teams but will also be eligible for the SHCA medals. |
Photos by Perry Backus
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RULES
- Up to two dogs allowed for the ski-jor events
- Your registration includes participation in the selected event(s) for both Saturday and Sunday.
- All participants are required to attend the Musher Meeting on Friday, January 12th, at 6:30pm. Details below.
- For complete list of rules click here.
MUSHERS DINNERWe will be hosting a dinner for mushers and their guests on January 12th at the Darby Community Clubhouse, catered by the Little Blue Joint. Dinner is included in registration but guests will need to purchase a meal ticket, which are listed above with race registrations.
MEETING ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR MUSHERS REGISTERED FOR THE RACE. Dinner at 6:30 Musher's Meeting at 7:30 PM Located at the Darby Community Clubhouse Located at 106 N Main Street, Darby, Montana 59829 LODGING OPTIONSMountain Spirit Inn (Darby, MT)
Lost Trail Hot Springs (Sula, MT) Camp Sula (Sula, MT) Darmont Inn (Darby, MT) |
Photos by Perry Backus
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SCHEDULE & COURSE MAP
Do to grooming limitations we will not be offering the 8-dog sled event this year.
Friday, Jan 12th at Darby Community Clubhouse:
6:30pm: Musher Dinner
7:30pm: Musher Meeting
Saturday, Jan 13th at Gibbons Pass Road Snowmobile Parking Lot
9:00am: Advanced skijor race start
Following previous race completion: Novice skijor race start
10:00am: Musher meeting and group photo
10:30am: 6-, 3-dog junior class start
~2:00pm: 4-dog class start
Sunday, Jan 14th at Gibbons Pass Road Snowmobile Parking Lot
9:00am: Advanced skijor race start
Following previous race completion: Novice skijor race start
10:00am: Musher meeting
10:30am: 6-, 3-dog junior class start
~2:00pm: 4-dog class start
~3:00pm: Awards ceremony
6:30pm: Musher Dinner
7:30pm: Musher Meeting
Saturday, Jan 13th at Gibbons Pass Road Snowmobile Parking Lot
9:00am: Advanced skijor race start
Following previous race completion: Novice skijor race start
10:00am: Musher meeting and group photo
10:30am: 6-, 3-dog junior class start
~2:00pm: 4-dog class start
Sunday, Jan 14th at Gibbons Pass Road Snowmobile Parking Lot
9:00am: Advanced skijor race start
Following previous race completion: Novice skijor race start
10:00am: Musher meeting
10:30am: 6-, 3-dog junior class start
~2:00pm: 4-dog class start
~3:00pm: Awards ceremony
SPECTATORS
The DDD is a fun race for mushers, dogs and spectators alike. The following will help to ensure everyone has a good time without issue:
Do’s and Don’ts
Please DO leave your pets at home
Please DO NOT pet the competition dogs unless given permission
Please DO NOT approach dogs with a Yellow Ribbon
Yellow Dogs are dogs who need space - they are not necessarily aggressive dogs www.theyellowdogproject.com
Please keep the chute entrance OPEN to outgoing and incoming teams
You may hike, bike, or ski up the trail to watch (Watch for teams and stay/move to the side)
Parking
Parking is really tight in the Gibbons Pass Parking Lot, spectators will likely need to park across highway 93 in the turnout or at Lost Trail. If you xc ski, we suggest parking at Chief Joseph Ski Area and skiing over.
Active Spectators
Being a spectator at a dog race can sometimes be very interactive. Some mushers may rope you into helping with their team. If you are uncomfortable doing so, kindly
refrain. If you do help, listen the musher’s instructions. The dogs can get VERY excited and they are strong, so be ready. If you help lead a team to the chute, understand that if you can not keep up with the team it is better to let go than tangle a team.
Places to Watch
The start and finish is very exciting but a team in rhythm is a beautiful thing to watch. If you have xc skis, it is worth skiing up the trail. The 8 dog teams have a lollipop turn around at the Trail Creek Trailhead 7.5 miles down Highway 43.
Do’s and Don’ts
Please DO leave your pets at home
Please DO NOT pet the competition dogs unless given permission
Please DO NOT approach dogs with a Yellow Ribbon
Yellow Dogs are dogs who need space - they are not necessarily aggressive dogs www.theyellowdogproject.com
Please keep the chute entrance OPEN to outgoing and incoming teams
You may hike, bike, or ski up the trail to watch (Watch for teams and stay/move to the side)
Parking
Parking is really tight in the Gibbons Pass Parking Lot, spectators will likely need to park across highway 93 in the turnout or at Lost Trail. If you xc ski, we suggest parking at Chief Joseph Ski Area and skiing over.
Active Spectators
Being a spectator at a dog race can sometimes be very interactive. Some mushers may rope you into helping with their team. If you are uncomfortable doing so, kindly
refrain. If you do help, listen the musher’s instructions. The dogs can get VERY excited and they are strong, so be ready. If you help lead a team to the chute, understand that if you can not keep up with the team it is better to let go than tangle a team.
Places to Watch
The start and finish is very exciting but a team in rhythm is a beautiful thing to watch. If you have xc skis, it is worth skiing up the trail. The 8 dog teams have a lollipop turn around at the Trail Creek Trailhead 7.5 miles down Highway 43.
VOLUNTEERS
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for this event, please reach out! We are especially in need of some snowmobile help during the races and post-race clean-up.
