NC Urban Mushing is excited to help celebrate the 2025-2026 Mushing Season this July in the mountains of VA and would love for you to join fellow mushers in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend of community and celebration. You do NOT have to be an ISDRA member to attend; however, the outdoor banquet will include the ISDRA annual meeting and celebrate the medal winners Date : July 18 (camping available Friday and Saturday nights) Location : Firefly Mountain Resort, Mouth of Wilson, VA https://www.instagram.com/fireflymountainresort (exact address sent by email) Meals : Saturday Dinner Provided Who can come : Open to ISDRA and non-ISDRA members of the mushing community Registration for the Saturday Events: $30 Planned Schedule: Friday Afternoon/evening: Arrival on site, hang out with friends, potential campfire if no burn ban (drought concerns). Saturday morning/day: Group hike or run on local trails, plus time to enjoy the area on your own Saturday evening: Dinner, meeting, awards, lawn games/cornhole tournament/etc Sunday: Enjoy the scenery and load out Lodging Options: On-site Dry camping (in a field) ($20/night/person) or 3 dry cabins with queen beds on site ($100 for the weekend) with bathroom/shower house available Off-site rentals available through Rugby Creek; Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Independence VA ~30 minutes away etc Local Activities: On-site trails, gravel roads, and a swimming pond (dogs should remain leashed) Nearby Appalachian Trail and Grayson Highlands State Park River floating with dog-friendly shuttle services available
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When is 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet 2026 — Mouth Of Wilson, VA?
2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet 2026 — Mouth Of Wilson, VA takes place on July 17, 2026. The race is held in Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia.
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