On Saturday, February 8, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois for Stage Seven of the 2025 Pedigree Stage Stop Race. The race has been taking place since 1996, and this year, it had stops in Jackson Hole, Pinedale, Big Piney/Marbleton, Kemmerer, Lander and Dubois.

Dubois was the final stop, and activities included a Musher Meet & Greet, Winterfest, Dogsled Demonstrations, Movie Night and, of course, the Pedigree Stage Stop Race.

In this podcast, Charene and Helen chat with numerous people, including Sara Anderson, Liam Conner (Canada), Cathy Rivest (Canada), Anny Malo (Canada), Alix Crittenden and sister Jessie (Wyoming), Dan Carter (Race Director), Suzanne Osegueda (Dubois Chamber of Commerce) and Dave and Liz Furman (Dubois). Charene and Helen also hopped on a dogsled for a ride with Continental Divide Dogsled Adventures. With blue skies, fresh powder and some very eager dogs, it was a howling good time.

On Saturday, January 18, Charene Herrera headed to the ice to celebrate winter at the Boysen Ice Fishing Derby. This event is an annual tradition that has brought anglers together for generations.

In this podcast, Charene chats with John Bass, Park Superintendent of Boysen State Park. John highlights winter recreation in Wind River Country and the importance of the Derby. Charene also speaks with Rich Mittlesdorf and Georgia Epperson, the owners of the Boysen Marina Campground Bar & Restaurant and Bruce Davidson and Jackie Stone of the B&K Shoreline Stop. They talk about the event, the Marina and keeping tradition alive.

Grab your warm coat, hat and gloves, and take a listen.

On Sunday, December 1, Charene Herrera and Helen Wilson headed to Dubois, Wyoming for their Dubois Cowboy Christmas event. The evening included a parade and lighting ceremony, as well as a friendly competition amongst Dubois Chamber of Commerce members to see who could decorate the best plywood Christmas tree cut-out in true western fashion. These trees will be displayed through January 2. The weather was incredible, and hot chocolate with all the fixings (and the smiles that accompanied them) made the evening cozy.

In this podcast, we chat with the chamber’s Executive Director, Suzanne Osegueda and well as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Locals, visitors and the Mayor explored the downtown area and its restaurants and shops, as many stayed open late to participate in the festivities.

The Wind River Visitors Council wishes you and yours a very happy holiday season. See you in 2025! For more information on events and adventures in Wyoming’s Wind River Country, visit windriver.org.