The results of the new Idaho Sled Dog Challenge event for mushers new to the sport or running new sled dog teams — the Warm Lake Stage Race that took place Wednesday and Thursday — are in. McCall, Idaho, musher Kevin Daugherty took first place, with mushers Ryan Roberts from Stevensville, Mont., and Craig Anderson from Enterprise, Ore., capturing second and third place, respectively.
In one of many family connections at the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge this year, Roberts raced against his wife, Jana Roberts, who came in fourth place. (Father and son Rex and Bryce Mumford from Huntsville, Utah, and Preston, Idaho, respectively, are competing in the 300-mile race, and brothers Dallin and Wade Donaldson from Coalville, Utah, are vying in the 100-mile race.)
Photos: Photographer Melissa Shelby and the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
The final race standings for the inaugural 52-mile Warm Lake Stage Race are:
* 1st place — Kevin Daugherty (McCall, ID), Bib #7, 4:15:39 completed time, 10.33 mph average
* 2nd place — Ryan Roberts (Stevensville, MT), Bib #3, 4:25:21 completed time, 9.95 mph average
* 3rd place — Craig Anderson (Enterprise, OR), Bib #2, 4:30:48 completed time, 9.75 mph average
* 4th place — Jana Roberts (Stevensville, MT), Bib #4, 4:35:14 completed time, 9.59 mph average
* 5th place — Maddie Longpre-Harrer (Calumet, MI), Bib #1, 4:41:36 completed time, 9.38 mph average
* 6th place — Jane Devlin (Bend, OR), Bib #6, 4:50:00 completed time, 9.10 mph average
* 7th place — Liz Nevills (Middleton, ID), Bib #5, 5:23:46 completed time, 8.15 mph average
Topics
Hunt in Montana
You Might Also Like
Montana Shed Hunting Hotspots: 7 Public Land Areas Producing Trophy Elk and Deer Antlers This March
By montanaoutdoor
Discover Montana’s top 7 public land hotspots for trophy elk and deer shed hunting this March. Prime conditions await during peak drop season March 10-25.
Montana Fishing Forecast (Mid-March): Ice-Out Updates, Best Rivers & Lakes, and Top Flies as Spring Starts
By montanaoutdoor
Mid-March is Montana’s ice-out hinge point: dangerous, variable ice on many reservoirs, but growing open-water options and the season’s first meaningful midge windows. Here’s a historically grounded look at where to go this week, what to throw, and how to stay safe as waters transition to spring.
Leadore Angus Ranch 2026 Bull Sale: High-Elevation Genetics Built for Montana Ranchers
By montanaoutdoor
The 2026 Leadore Angus Ranch Bull Sale features approximately 200 yearling Black Angus bulls, designed for high-elevation conditions and optimal profitability for ranchers in Montana and Idaho. Sale dates are March 6 and 12, 2026, with online bidding available. Bulls undergo breeding soundness exams, ensuring robust adaptability and growth potential.
Montana 2026 Hunting Regulations Available Now
By Angela Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released the 2026 hunting regulations for deer, elk, antelope, and moose, sheep, goat, and bison. Hunters should review them online before the application period.
Massive Elk Herd Roams Through Colorado Neighborhood Yards, Stuns Mom and Daughter
By Angela Montana
A mom and daughter in Colorado were stunned when a massive elk herd took over their neighborhood yards. The same elk have also been seen along a nearby highway and even shutting down a local golf course—another reminder that in elk country, wildlife can show up anywhere.
