Blayne "Bud" Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, was this year’s winner of the 8-day International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race while his neighbor, Lina Gladh of Fort Nelson took second. Streeper is a familiar name in mushing having won 10 races in 2009, including the Canadian Open, Exxon Open, Willow Open, Anchorage, and the Fur Rondy World Championship.  The 15th annual IPSSSDR which began in Jackson January 29th concluded Saturday in Park City, Utah.  

(IPSSSDR Photo: Bud Streeper)