Pinedale STAmpede

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Registration Open Nov 1 – Jan 23 2027

    Event Information

    Welcome to the Information Page for the 9th Annual STAmpede!

    The largest non-profit fundraiser for 2027 for the Sublette Trails Association (STA), the STAmpede is Pinedale’s only timed intergenerational nordic ski race. STA is proud to collaborate with a great team of local sponsors and partners to make the race successful in its 9th year. The STAmpede is now part of a new nordic race series serving western Wyoming and eastern Idaho, the Wydaho Nordic Ski Series. 

    Please visit our sponsors' websites by clicking on their respective logos.

    Official Race Host Official Race Sponsors

    Schedule of Events

    Friday, January 22, 2027

    (All day) Course inspection (map below)

    • Use Nordic Pulse to head out to the trails and check out the course!
    • Course is adjacent to White Pine Ski Area, located at 74 White Pine St, Pinedale, WY 82941.

    (4 pm - 7 pm) Racer check-in/bib pickup at the Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC)

    • The Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC) is located at 535 N Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941.
    • Onsite registration available for walk-on racers.
    • No guarantee of a swag bag if you are a walk-on.

    Saturday, January 23, 2027

    (8 am - 9:30 am) Racer check-in/bib pickup at the course starting line (map below)

    • Last-minute registration for new racers begins at 8 am and closes at 9:30 am (cash or check only).
    • No guarantee of a swag bag if you are a last minute registrant.

    (10:00 am) Race start (Mass Start)

    • 20K Classic
    • 20K Free Style
    • 10K Classic
    • 10K Free Style

    (10:05 am) Race start (Mass Start)

    • 5K Free Style (Middle School and Open Categories)

    (10:10 am) Race start (Mass Start)

    • 2.5K Free Style Kids Race (Race escorts provided) (Middle School and Open Categories)

    (11:30 am) Costume party lap start (additional details below)

    This year's costume theme is LUMBERJACK (but wear any costume that makes you happy!)

    • All racers that registered for other events can participate in the party lap for free.
    • This is an untimed costume competition.
    • Prizes to the top 3 best costumes! 

    (3 pm) Awards & social ceremony (additional details below) 

    More info about RACE DAY

    Nordic Warming Hut (Onsite - morning/midday)

    • Thanks to the Sublette County Rec Board, the warming hut will be heated to warm up any cold fingers and toes!
    • Donuts and fruit available for racers throughout the morning. 
    • Official race sponsor, Four Pines, will provide physical therapy to racers after the race. Woo!

    Costume Party Lap

    This year's suggested costume theme is LUMBERJACK! (but wear any costume that makes you happy!)

    • All racers that registered for other events can participate in the party lap for free.
    • This is an untimed costume competition.
    • Prizes to the top 3 best costumes! ​​

    Pinedale Aquatic Center (afternoon - downtown Pinedale)

    Want a shower, soak, or climb before or after the race? The PAC is offering FREE Friday and Saturday passes to registered participants.

    Where: The PAC is located at 535 N Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941

    When: 10am to 4pm

    • Entry fees for non-racers are at the PAC website.
    • Tons of family friendly activities!

    POST RACE PARTY! (Awards, Food, Drinks, Raffle and Live Music)

    Where: - Pinedale Library Lovatt Room 155 S Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941

    When: 3pm to 5pm (ish)

    • Awards:
    • Gold, silver, and bronze awards for each race length, gender, age bracket, and style. 
    • Awards for the costume party lap will be given out to the best costumes.
    • Food and drinks:
    • Delicious snacks provided by Nested West and Rivera Lodge (Free-will-donations)
    • Audult beverages and non-alcoholic drinks provided (free-will-donation)
    • All $$ goes to the Sublette Trails Assocation, 501(c)3.
    • Two raffle types:
    • Lots of general raffle prizes can be won using the free raffle tickets given to racers and fans at the door.
    • Additional high-value raffle prizes can be won using special raffle tickets available for purchase.
    • All $$ goes to the Sublette Trails Assocation, 501(c)3.
    • Live music: 
    • Dangling Chains,So, bring your dancing shoes! 

    Official Beer Sponsor:

    Your Weekend in Pinedale

    Lodging Options

    White Pine Adventure Inn (See racer discount)

    Dining Options

    • Wind River Brewery is a long time race sponsor, serving food and drinks for the whole family.
    • Visit Pinedale keeps an additional list of great restaurant options.

    Other Activities

    Other Important Information

    • No dogs allowed at the event or awards ceremony.
    • This event is authorized under a special use permit on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
    • Safety of skiers will be ensured via volunteers with radios at course checkpoints as well as through White Pine Ski Patrol. 
    • When parking at the race course, please do not block the exit road for the White Pine cabins or other operations.
    • STA is an equal opportunity provider.

    Additional Questions?

    Please email info@sublettetrails.org, or find us on instagram @sublettetrails.

    Shoutout to our Amazing Sponsors!

    (Click on the logos to go to their websites) 

    Gold Level Sponsors

    Silver Level Sponsors

    Bronze Level Sponsors 

    2027-01-23
    Pinedale, Wyoming