For lovers of the outdoors, the Inland Empire Sled Dog Association hosts an unusual sporting experience this weekend. This year’s 46th annual Priest Lake Sled Dog Races may be the best collection of races yet, with mushers and dogs from all over the Northwest competing in sprint, distance, mid-distance, and skijoring (aka dog-pulled skiing) categories for championship titles. If you make it up to the picturesque race setting on Saturday, catch the dedicated and inevitably adorable Pee Wee mushers (ages 4-8) as they take their turn on the trail. It’s a great event to haul the whole family to, and with such a variety of races to see, there’s bound to be an exhilarating moment for everyone.
Sat, Feb. 7, at 8:30 am; Sun, Feb. 8, at 8 am • $2/person or $5/car • Ravin Ranch Rd. and Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, Idaho • iesda.org • 509-863-7620