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Rocky Mountain High Dog Sled Races  on the Grand Mesa

Sled Dogs Jim Hamlin

The Rocky Mountain High Sled Dog Races are held annually in January.  This Event is presented by the
Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, theSled Dogs 6 Colorado Mountain Mushers and the Grand Mesa Byway Merchants Group.

There will be 5 different race classes. 4, 6, 8 and 10 dog sled races and a 2 dog Skijor class.

Race Time: Is usually scheduled from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm each day
When: Usually scheduled on the last Saturday & Sunday in January

Where: On Hwy 65, at the Mesa Top Parking Lot, south of the Land’s End Road turnoff. About 20 miles north of Cedaredge on the Grand Mesa.



Photos courtesy of Jim Hamlin and Jim Hamlin Photography

5thANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SLED DOG SPRINTS RESULTS

8 DOG-12 MILE

Place Musher Combined Time
First Bruce Harper 1:48:45
Second Mark Stephens 1:56:52
Third Cheri Cubbison 1:59:21
Fourth Butch Austin 2:24:09
Fifth Chuck Cubbison 2:36:15

8 DOG-8 Mile

Place Musher Combined Time
First Jesse Miltier 1:13:18

ADULT SLED 6-DOG SPEED

Place Musher Combined Time
First Lynn Whipple 44:02
Second Aaron Natoniewski 45:05
Third Wes Widener 49:25

ADULT SKIJORING 2 Dog Speed

Place Musher Combined Time
First Scott Aimone 32:30
Second Mike Sullivan 36:50
Third Tom Bethka 38:34
Fourth Michael Wason 40:10
Fifth Laurie Brandt 41:25
Sixth Paula Conwell 1:08:45

ADULT SLED 4 DOG SPEED

Place Musher Combined Time
First Lynn Whipple 30:28
Second Seth Sachson 31:28
Third Vanessa Ivy 43:33
Fourth Lane Salazar 44:08
Fifth Mark Stephens 49:44
Sixth Chelse Standen 1:03:16

ADULT SLED 4 DOG SPORTSMAN

Place Musher Combined Time
First Erich Meinig 46:39
Second Rick Meinig 1:00:09
Third Amand Rule(one day only) 33:47

ADULT SKIJORING 1 DOG SPEED

Place Musher Combined Time
First Scott Aimone 34:38
Second Aaron Natoniewski 35:28
Third Mike Sullivan 39:53
Fourth Michael Wason 45:47
Fifth Teresa Peterson 46:21
Sixth Kale Casey 51:04
Seventh Rick Meinig 58:03


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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Grand Mesa Merchants Group Grand Mesa Merchants Group
The Grand Mesa Merchants Group is an association of Bussiness Owners located on the Grand Mesa
TDS

TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) provides innovative voice, Internet, entertainment services, and leading-edge business technology in rural and suburban communities nationwide. But it’s our commitment to each community we serve that truly sets us apart. For 40 years, we have consistently connected customers with reliable, high-quality products and services. Today, our core efforts center on delighting customers, championing economic development, and broadband innovation
Visit us at www.tdstelecom.com/  One Stop. One Great Experience.

 

DMEA

Delta-Montrose Electric Association is guided in all it does by the following vision:

  To keep our owner-member rates as low as is consistent with good service and safety.
  Lead members and other cooperatives toward good environmental stewardship and energy sustainability by promoting energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy production. 
  To remain a politically and economically independent cooperative.
Visit our websie at www.dmea.com and see all the exciting benefits that are part of the service for our members.

 

Jim Hamlin Photography Jim Hamlin Photography
 Jim Hamlin provides landscape photography and services for events and weddings from his studio and gallery at 7758 Highway 65 (The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway) near Mesa on the north slope of the Grand Mesa. A working professional photographer since 2008, Jim enjoys providing clients with “Personal Touch” service for their individual needs. Contact Jim at 970-314-5888 for an appointment.
Visit his website at www.jimhamlinphoto.com to preview his work.

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Visit our website at www.majormortgage.com

Macht-Liles Real Estate Group Macht-Liles Real Estate Group
Your #1 Source for Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Cedaredge, Delta and Montrose Counties!
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No matter if you are selling or buying a new home, a previously loved home, a home in the country, a home in town, a home on the Deer Creek Village golf course or a home for seasonal living we are your experienced REALTORS for Cedaredge, Delta, Eckert, Cory, Austin, Orchard City, Hotchkiss, Paonia and all of Delta County.
Visit our websites at
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Blink Coffee
Blink Coffee
  Enjoy specialty coffee and tea drinks, food and baked goods in a warm and inviting atmosphere right in the heart of Mesa, CO.It's time to Blink!!
    Hours- 6am to 5pm daily


RMR
Red Mountain Ranches
Our Market and Orchard is located in Western Colorado on the Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway. A family owned and operated agri-tourism orchard raising peaches, cherries, prunes, plums, wine grapes, but mostly many mouth watering varieties of apples. We make refreshing cider and pie fillings. We also offer local vegetables, wine, honey, jams, salsa, and much more at our retail market nestled in the orchard on the BYWAY. We have personal and school tours, special events (such as a Hounted Orchard), and we can pack & ship gifts made from the items in the market. If you are in our area, stop by and see us! Phone: (970) 856-3803 Fax: (970) 856-3056 Email us: rmr@redmountainranches.com  19458 Hwy 65 Cedaredge, CO  81413-8241
Visit us at our website at: www.redmountianranches.com


Grand Mesa Alpaca
Grand Mesa Alpacas
Grand Mesa Alpacas has over 35 beautiful, loving alpacas with a 3 time color champion herdsire and multiple blue ribbon winners. The alpaca store has beautiful yarns from our animals for sale as well as scarves, hats, socks, teddy bears and raw fleece, just in time for your holiday shopping. Visit us any time, by appointment.  Be sure to visit our website just click on the name above or the link at the bottom of the add..
27067 Cactus Park Rd.,  Cedaredge CO 81413.  Phone 970-986-4200  email lucindas@kaycee.net
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