Time to enter one of our three events – tailored to all skill and ability levels. Updates from our president and our ride director, as well as current news on trailwork on the slide and Granite Chief.
Information
Robie Park Purchase!
The Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF) is proud to announce the acquisition of Robie Equestrian Park, a move that will ensure a consistent and permanent starting point for the iconic Tevis Cup Ride.
Tevis Entries Open Tomorrow! (February 4th)
Be sure to sign up online.
Preparations are underway for the 69th Western States Trail Ride (the Tevis)
Update on Western States Trail Ride Action Plan
Following the difficulties during this year’s ride, WSTF Board of Governors has been working to better understand the issues, identify areas of improvement, and develop actions designed to mitigate risk factors, as well as improve the completion rate of the Tevis Cup Ride.
2024 Post-Tevis Cup Rider Survey
Riders – please note that a survey was sent out on August 12th to ALL riders from the 2024 Tevis Cup.
This survey may end up in your spam folder, so please look for it.
Please complete the survey by Wednesday, August 21st.
Loss of Horses During the 2024 Ride
The Western States Trail Foundation must acknowledge the unfortunate loss of two horses during the 2024 Tevis Cup ride.
Ride Day Links
Every link you could possibly need to be able to follow Tevis on the day:
- Webcast
- Trackers
- Rider List
- Video
- Photos
Checkpoint Card – 2024
This year’s checkpoint card is now available for download.
Spring 2024 Update
Latest updates and information from the Western States Trail Foundation.
Update July 13, 2023
Robinson Flat – parking and shuttle bus changes, plus the addition of a crew bag service.
Upper CA Loop closed to the public for pre-riding.
Lower Driver’s Flat likely open to crews and spectators.
Tevis Route 2023
We are pleased to officially unveil this year’s modified “snow” route! Last winter brought a record amount of snowfall to the Sierras necessitating some trail reroutes to the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride.
Riders will follow a special and spectacular route which still involves many iconic locations.
Tevis Forum 2023
We’re delighted to present this year’s Tevis Forum – hot off the press and also available online.
To view past issues of the Tevis Forum, they are available going back to 2011.
It’s gonna happen!
Rumors of the 67th Ride’s cancellation are not true.
“I assure you that we have a good trail planned for this year and are actively moving forward. Actually, we are planning more than one route because we like to be agile the way our best horses are.”
Hit that Bucket List!
Is this your year to cross the mountains, to check that epic Tevis Cup One Hundred Miles One Day Ride off of your bucket list?
Is it time for you to traverse the Western States Trail that was used by the indigenous people, then the gold-seekers, and eventually Wendell Robie many years later?
New Tevis Official Facebook Group
Get social with us! Trail to the Trail is your OFFICIAL resource for all things Tevis! Discussion, resources, knowledge-sharing and connections for riders, crews and fans of the annual 100-Mile One-Day Tevis Cup Ride. Join the OFFICIAL group hosted by the Western States Trail Foundation to help you on a successful journey along your personal […]
Rule Changes for 2023
Riders entering the 2023 Tevis cup should be aware of the following rule changes, approved by the Tevis Board of Governors. Failure to comply with the rules governing the ride may result in disqualification from the ride or disqualification from future rides. Let’s all play fair for the safety and comfort of our equine partners […]
Mosquito Fire Assessment – WSER
Craig Thornley (WSER Run Director) and John Catts (our shared trail liaison) hiked the burn earlier this week and had this report.
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) on WST
Local resource YubaNet.com published this report regarding the Forest Service BAER team who are assessing federal lands burned in the Mosquito Fire, including those traversed by the WST.
Trail Update – June 20, 2022
The entire Trail has been logged and verified clear as of June 15 from start to finish.
Please note a wash-out approx. 1/4 mile prior to Kaput Springs on the trail from Deadwood and use extreme caution.
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Spot Tracker Sign Up
Trackleaders will once again be offering SPOT trackers for the event so your friends, fans, and family can watch your progress online. SIGN UP BY MIDNIGHT MONDAY 7/11! To sign up for a tracker (including linking to your own SPOT/Garmin InReach tracker for a reduced fee) please fill out this form: The event will be […]