Welcome to the Information Page for the 7th Annual STAmpede!

The largest non-profit fundraiser for 2025 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 7th year. The STAmpede is now part of a new nordic race series serving western Wyoming and eastern Idaho, the Wydaho Nordic Ski Series. 

Official Race Sponsor

(Click the logo to see the website)

Schedule of Events

Friday, January 17, 2025

• (All day) Course inspection (map below)

  • Use the maps 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.

• (3 pm - 7:45 pm) Racer check-in/bib pickup at the Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC)

  • The PAC is located at 535 N Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY 82941.

  • Onsite registration available for walk-on racers.

    • No guarentee of a swag bag if you are a walk-on.

Saturday, January 18, 2025 (changes in red)

• (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 guarentee of a swag bag if you are a last minute registrant.

• (10:00 am) Race start 

  • 20K Classic

  • 20K Free Style

  • 10K Classic

  • 10K Free Style

• (10:05 am) Race start

  • 5K Free Style

• (10:10 am) Race start

  • 2.5K Free Style Kids Race (Race escorts provided)

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

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

Sunday, January 19, 2025

• (1pm) Stick around for more non-profit fundraising .... BINGO at the brew pub!

  • Bingo cards are 5 bucks each and all proceeds go to the Sublette Trails Association 501(c)3. 

  • The blot pens are super fun!

  • All ages are welcome at the brewery who has great food for the whole family! 

  • Must be 18 to buy a bingo card. 

  • The Wind River Brewery is located at 402 Pine St, Pinedale, WY 82941 in downtown Pinedale. 

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!

• Nested West will have breakfast snacks, donuts, and hot drinks available for racers throughout the morning. 

• Official race sponsor, Four Pines, will provide physical therapy to racers after the race! Woo!

• A fire pit will exist by the starting line so fans can keep track of finishers while staying nice and cozy!

Costume Party Lap (Onsite - midday)

This year's suggested costume theme is DISCO! (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 after the race? The PAC is offering FREE Saturday passes to racers! 

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!

Awards Ceremony (evening - downtown Pinedale)

For the first time in STAmpede history, we've rented the big room at the local library for our award ceremony! The rest of the ceremony will be as you remember it: filled with food, family fun, medals, raffle prizes, and all-around cheering for our racers and fans! 

Where: Lovatt Room at the Sublette County Public Library, 155 S. Tyler Avenue, Pinedale. Use the southern entrance and look for the STAmpede banner. 

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:
  • Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks provided for free to racers and fans! 
  • Adult beverages available through free-will donations. []All $$ goes to the Sublette Trails Assocation, 501(c)3!]
• Two raffle types:
  • Lots of general raffle prizes can be won using the free raffle tickets that will be given to racers and fans at the door! 
  • Additional high-value raffle prizes can be won using special raffle tickets available for purchase. []All $$ goest to the Sublette Trails Assocation, 501(c)3!]

Your Weekend in Pinedale

Lodging Options

• Jackalope Motor Lodge is offering discounted rooms to racers. Click the logo to reach their website, then use code "STAMPEDE25" at checkout! 

• Best Western Pinedale is also offering discounted rooms to racers! Racers get $10 off a standard room rate for any stay between Thursday night and Sunday morning (need not book all nights to get the discount). To book, call the front dest and tell the clerk 'STAMPEDE'. Dial 307-367-6869. 

• Visit Pinedale keeps an additional list of great lodging options.

Dining Options

• Wind River Brewery is a race sponsor, and they serve food and drinks for the whole family in downtown Pinedale. 

• Visit Pinedale keeps an additional list of great restaurant options.

Other Activities

• Feeling creaky? Four Pines Physical Therapy is a sponsor of this year's STAmpede. 

• Gift shopping galore! Nested West is a sponsor of the this year's STAmpede.

• Consider hitting the slopes! White Pine Ski Area is a sponsor of this year's STAmpede.

• Shop for gear! Skinny Skis up in Jackson is a sponsor of this year's STAmpede.

• Visit Pinedale keeps an additional list of great activities in and around Pinedale.

Shoutout to our Amazing Sponsors! (Click on the logos to go to their websites) 

Gold Level Sponsors

Silver Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

STAmpede is also supported through a generous grant from:

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. 

• Port-o-potties and trash bins will be available on site so we can do our part to keep our forest clean! 

• 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.

Dream of snow and see you soon!