Guide to Local Winter Events Happening Around Missoula, Montana
Things to Do Around Missoula, Montana in the Middle of Winter
Sled Dog Races
What's better than watching a sled dog race? Watching two sled dog races, of course. The Race to the Sky and Darby Dog Derby are two races worth watching near Missoula.
Race to the Sky
The biggest sled dog race in Montana, the Race to the Sky runs February 12-17, 2010 and celebrates its 25th year. It starts at Camp Rimini War Dog Training and Reception Center near Helena, Montana and restarts around Lincoln going to Owl Creek and back for a total of 350 miles over mountainous terrain. Visit the Race to the Sky website for further information.
Darby Dog Derby
The Darby Dog Derby runs February 26-28, 2010 and features distance and sprint races. Visit the Montana Mountain Mushers website for further information.
Snowshoe Adventures
Strap on your snowshoes and head out to McCormick Park on February 20th and March 20th. Starts at 10:00 am. Cost is $21 which includes transportation and snowshoes. (406) 552-6271
Winter Carnival
Bitterroot Gymnastics Winter Carnival is fun for the whole family. Check out some pretty amazing moves. 12:00 pm at 736 Cooper St, Missoula, MT 59802. (406) 728-4258.
Cross-Country Ski Trip
Montana Wilderness Association Ridgerunners is holding a cross-country ski trip for all abilities on February 27th. They're planning on meeting at 8:00 AM in Missoula and carpooling to Seeley Lake. It's being held at the Seeley Creek Nordic Center and plan on a day of skiing. They're returning to Missoula by 6pm. (603) 767-3125.
The Wonder of Winter Raptors
On February 27th, the Montana Natural History Center is hosting the Wonder of Winter Raptors with Denver Holt at 2:00 pm. 120 Hickory St., Missoula, MT. (406) 327-0405
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