Tevis News Bulletins

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POSTED: SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

  • Enjoy more stories posted.
  • Are you getting the latest updates and email newsletters from WSTF? Please add yourself to the current email list: Sign up for the TEVIS NEWS Email Newsletter
  • On the same note: Our email list appears to be very outdated, if you could take the time and resign-up if you want to be on our list.
  • ADOPT THE TRAIL DONORS
    A sincere thank you goes to contributors for adopting two more Tevis Miles. The two miles were the Bill Parker and Darque Mile, and the Larsen Family Mile. There are still a few opportunities to adopt miles along the Tevis Trail. For more information, contact the WSTF office at wstf@foothill.net.

POSTED: AUGUST 20, 2010

POSTED: AUGUST 16, 2010

  • COUGAR ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER UPDATE
    The photographer who met with an unfortunate accident on Cougar Rock this year is mending well. We are grateful to report that he did not sustain any neck or head injuries and that his broken bones are healing.
  • The other good news is that the Cougar Rock photos are now on-line and can be ordered by going to www.hughes-photography.com.
  • TEVIS PHOTOS
    Check the Tevis website PHOTOGRAPHERS' PAGE for a list of all the photographers who captured this year's ride.
  • THE PASSING of JIM STEERE, DVM
    Jim Steere, DVM, died peacefully in August. Jim was a gifted veterinarian who vetted the Tevis on many occasions, and claimed the title of being the eldest person to complete the ride. In 2005, at the age of 80, Jim grinned as he crossed the Tevis finish line. An icon in the endurance community, he will be missed. ARTICLE IN MARINE INDEPENDENT JOURNAL-AUGUST 9, 2010



  • FAREWELL ALSO TO DAVE CLAGETT
    Dave lost his battle August 14th with leukemia. He completed Tevis 3 times. Although not a founding member he was associated with the early creation of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), where he served as director, vice-president and president in 1979. He was involved in forming a national AERC office that exists today, whose efforts placed him in AERC's Hall of Fame along with his wife Marianne. His zest and positive attitude will be missed.

POSTED: JULY 30, 2010

  • Photos and stories are starting to come in.

POSTED: JULY 26, 2010

  • Thank you Darin Pointer of FFGPhotos for our home page photos of John and Garrett.
  • More to be posted soon as stories and photos start coming in.
  • 96 Riders completed out of 182 starters. OFFICIAL COMPLETION LIST.

POSTED: JULY 24, 2010

POSTED: JULY 22, 2010

  • Last night's pre-ride BBQ was wonderful. Very good turn out. Need photos.
  • This year's Tevis is dedicated to Bill Pieper. To read some of what he has contributed to WSTF see the inside cover of the TEVIS FORUM 2010 inside cover online. Thank you Bill!
  • Remember to follow the ride on the Web Cast.

POSTED: JULY 20, 2010

POSTED: JULY 17, 2010

POSTED: JULY 15, 2010

  • PRE-RIDE BBQ: Everyone is invited to a BURGER BAR-B-Q and GET TOGETHER on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 6 p.m. at Farrell Wrenn Park at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Tickets: $7.00. No Host Bar. See you there!!
  • This year RIDER PACKET information will be posted on the site. . . up shortly.

POSTED: JULY 12, 2010

  • -As of now, the trail is clear from Robie Park to Lyon Ridge ... and from Dusty Corner in to the finish.
    -Work is being done from the River to Hwy 49 today (July 12, 2010), cleaning up and clearing back brush.
    -Then clearing from Red Star to Lyon Ridge and from Robinson over Little Bald Mt both areas on Wed. Both areas have been under snow until this latest heat wave.
    -There is a crew going over to work on California Loop on Thursday.
    -The River is passable before noon these days, watch your timing as it rises for the rafters.

POSTED: JULY 11, 2010

  • The 2010 Education Ride Results are posted and a posting from Ride Management.
    Here is a comment about this year's ride:
    Hi Terry,
    Thanks to you and Kathy for all your hard work in putting on the Educational ride. Also much thanks to all of your vets, cooks, volunteers, and especially Greg for hauling the water. Our group was very thankful for it at Francisco's and after making the climb back up to Foresthill. I also really enjoyed listening to the talks from Melissa, Debby, Lori and it was a special treat to hear Sharon Saare. We all learned allot from their knowledge and experience.

    From where I was, leading the last group with my great partners, Shannon and Steve Hallmark, everything seemed to run super smoothly. We had one horse in our group that lost some easyboots and was a little uptight being in the pack, but he lined out well coming into White Oaks. He and his rider had completed only one 50 miler this year, so they were both very inexperienced. Unfortunately, they were pulled at Todds Valley for lameness. I think they both learned allot though. The girls from Texas were a little intimidated by the trail, but of course they had never seen anything like it. Both of their lease horses made them feel safe. We were a little slower because of the time it took our 12 horses to water, than what was scheduled for us, but I think we still finished up close to the time Kathy figured out for our group.

    I thought the changes from last year, having (3) leaders, color coded groups, designated spots at the vet checks and the 10 minute interval timing to start all worked really well. I really liked making the loop back through Todds Valley. It was a good alternative and a good choice.

    I will not be able to attend the upcoming board meeting on July 17th. I will be available after the ride if you decide to hold your meeting there. Thanks again and congratulations on running a successful event. Can't wait to hear about your trip to Australia.

    Connie Creech

POSTED: JULY 9, 2010

  • An updated Riders' List has been posted.

  • If you are coming from the west and going through Auburn on your way to Robie Park-take note at the junction of I80 and Hwy 49. The recent completion of the Auburn Arts Commission's most recent mural. The artist is local Patrick Shields, entitled "The Spirit of the Horse." To read more>AUBURN JOURNAL.

POSTED: JULY 2, 2010

  • A NEW Riders' List has been posted. We now have 178 entries.
  • WE NEED VOLUNTEERS: TEVIS is falling short of volunteers this year. If you would like information or to volunteer please fill out the VOLUNTEER FORM. You can also contact Judy Suter.
  • The trail is clear and open from Dusty Corners and points west (beware of rattlersnakes, a number have been spotted) and that there is snow east of Dusty Corners in spots on both the roads and trails. You might mention that it is a rapidly changing situation.
  • NOTE FROM WSTF PRESIDENT: The annual Tevis BOG pre-ride work party at Robie Park is rescheduled to July 17th instead of either July 3rd the original date or Saturday July 10th the fall back date we were going to move to. In terms of the work party, we need to spread the straw in the Mansfield Arena, clean up downed trees and otherwise spruce up the Park, and do whatever trail work we can on the trail to 89 and the local park trails. Folks are welcome to come up Friday night and or stay over Saturday night and camp and ride. We will start work around 9:30 am on Saturday morning and try to finish by noonish then have a bag lunch/potluck. Gloves and pitchforks are helpful along with tools for cutting the white thorn bushes. You might also want to bring a chair and a little food. I will bring drinks. Please RSVP so we can get a good count. I am hoping we will have the same good turnout we had last year.
  • HRTV DOING DOCUMENTARY AT TEVIS THIS YEAR
    Television station HRTV is sending six cameramen and crew members to Tevis this year to gather footage for what will be a one-hour documentary about the ride. We’ve been planning their routes and strategy for months and scouting out places for them to shoot. It’s going to be a great production, so smile for the camera when you see them along the trail! We’ll let you know when the documentary airs on HRTV.
  • THREE RIDERS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES SIGNED UP
    Japan, Canada and Australia. But entries aren’t closed yet, so we’ll see what other passports show up!

POSTED: JUNE 25, 2010

POSTED: JUNE 18, 2010

POSTED: JUNE 16, 2010

  • GET TO RIDE SOME OF THE OLD TEVIS TRAIL - EDUCATION RIDE COURSE CHANGE: The Educational Ride will start at the Mill Site in Foresthill. We will follow the trail down to Peachstone and on to Fords Bar. From there the trail follows high above the river to Francisco's. It is at Francisco's that the trail will turn up the mountain toward White Oak Flat, one of Tevis' original vet stops. After a one-hour stop at White Oak the riders will continue through Todd Valley on the old Tevis Trail and back onto the existing Tevis trail. Once back on the Tevis Trail we will backtrack up to Foresthill and the Mill Site.

    You still have time to enter the ride. Call Terryl at 530.852.2111 to confirm you entry. Since the ride goes back into Foresthill there will be no need for drivers to get the trailers to Auburn.

POSTED: JUNE 15, 2010

  • NEWS FLASH! Time Magazine recently listed the Top Ten Endurance Competitions in the World. The Tevis Cup was on the list!! To read the entire article: www.time.com

POSTED: JUNE 14, 2010

  • 2010 Stabling and Fairground Rules have been posted.

POSTED: JUNE 10, 2010

  • The location for the campout for the high country work party has now been changed to French Meadows, same dates: June 18th and 19th. THERE IS STILL TOO MUCH SNOW AT ROBINSON FLAT. We will be working from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday if anyone just wants to go in for the day. The usual tools/equipment: gloves, loppers, rakes, water, snacks ... .

    They will also be finishing up clearing the Poppy Trail in case either the Run or the Ride need to use that.

    Any question contact Bill Johnson.
  • REMEMBER THE WSER100 Run is June 26 and 27. If you would like to follow the Run on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WSER100

POSTED: JUNE 4, 2010

  • Education Ride coming up. Remember, those who successfully complete the one day ride and attend all lectures will be given 75 miles of credit toward Tevis Ride qualification. For more information. A new Ride Application form now reflects this credit. 2010 RIDE APPLICATION.
  • There's been a change of date to the June trail work camp out weekend. Due to low snow conditions (still 8 feet at Robinson!), the weekend is moved back to June 18/19th, and that may be subject to change also.

POSTED: MAY 27, 2010

  • The Sunday Awards Banquet is moving back to Farrell Wrenn Park at the Fairgrounds, the same place as the Wednesday night barbecue. It will NOT be held at the Upper Pavillion.
  • Updated Education Ride and Tevis Cup Ride riders' list are posted.

POSTED: MAY 26, 2010

POSTED: MAY 5, 2010

  • New Tevis Email Newsletter will be sent soon. So. . . if you would like to be on the email list please send your information to the WSTF OFFICE.
  • 2010 Vendor Application for has been posted.
  • Rider lists updates.

POSTED: MAY 4, 2010

  • The work party scheduled for May 30 has been changed to May 23, 2010. This date conflicted with the WS100 3-day training run.

POSTED: APRIL 19, 2010

POSTED: APRIL 6, 2010

POSTED: APRIL 1, 2010

  • The RIDE ORGANIZATION page for 2010 has been updated.

POSTED: MARCH 9, 2010

  • Celebrate the most honored and highly-regarded endurance event in the world through the 2010 TEVIS FORUM. The FORUM is an excellent way to reach the audience that supports you. This annual publication is treasured by its recipients around the globe, and is kept as a memento of the Tevis Ride - giving advertisers great exposure over an extended period of time. The FORUM is a free publication, distributed by mail to a targeted audience of thousands, available at tack and feed stores and at all Tevis-related events. Advertise your product, service, event or memorialize a loved one or a beloved horse. Reserve your space by April 15, 2010. (AD RATE SHEET)
  • 2010 RULES AND POLICIES has been updated. Please note possible other changes prior to ride.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2010

  • Mark your calendar: KVIE (Channel 6, SARAMENTO, CA) is scheduling THEY CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS to air April 14, 16 and 18. Check your program guide for times and to verify it will be still showing.
  • PLUS: The Placer County Friends of Library will present the documentary, THEY CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS on April 16, 2010, at 12 noon in the Beecher Room at the Auburn Library. Mike Lynch, Auburn State Park Superintendent will assist with presentation.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 16, 2010

  • JOIN US IN RENO AT THE AERC CONVENTION!!! WSTF and WST Endowment Fund cordially invite you to a cocktail reception Friday night, February 19, 2010, 4:30-630 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E Second Street, Reno, NV, 775-789-2000.
  • The Park Watch Report website is now live for the Folsom Lake, Auburn State Parks, and Placer County Parks and Grounds, California. This site was created in conjunction with the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. www.ParkWatchReport.org

POSTED: FEBRUARY 4, 2010

  • PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THE TRAIL CALENDAR:
    With the recent El Nino based storms more attention needs to be applied to the WST around Foresthill/Michigan Bluff. Event #2 has been moved to these locations and the date has changed to accommodate more participation.
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    Event #2 (DATE and LOCATION HAVE CHANGED)
    Volcano Canyon -- California Loop (Cal One) - USFS Sponsored
    Date and Time: Sunday, March 7, 2010 -- 9:00AM
    Meeting Place: Foresthill Post Office. Corner of Foresthill Rd. and Racetrack St.
    Directions: I80 to Auburn. Take Foresthill Exit. Go East on Foresthill Road for 18 miles to Foresthill.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  • Mark your calendar: KVIE (Channel 6, SARAMENTO, CA) is scheduling THEY CROSSED THE MOUNTAINS to air April 14, 16 and 18. Check your program guide for times and to verify it will be still showing.

POSTED: FEBRUARY 1, 2010

  • A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!!!! The January 31 TRAIL WORK EVENT had a great turn-out.
  • See TRAIL CONDITIONS FOR MOST RECENT TRAIL STATUS.
  • Next WESTERN STATES TRAILS SECTION WORK EVENT: Sunday, February 28th
    California Street Trail (Cal Loop)
    Time: 9 a.m., meet-up at Driver Flat Road paved parking area off Foresthill Road
    The following WORK EVENT will be March 28th: Volcano Canyon and Michigan Bluff

POSTED: JANUARY 23, 2010

POSTED: JANUARY 7, 2010

  • 2010 TEVIS APPLICATION now available for download
  • WESTERN STATES TRAIL SECTION WORK EVENT: Sunday, January 31, 2010
    Robie Point to Pointed Rocks
    Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Meeting Place: Confluence HW49 and Old Foresthill Rd. -- WS Trail Head
    Directions: Go To Auburn. Take Elm exit go South towards downtown. Left Lincoln/HW 49. Follow 4 miles to HW49 Bridge and the WS Trail Head (South side of bridge)
  • TRAIL CONDITIONS/STATUS updates posted