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.
News
Status of the Tevis Ride 2023
The WSTF Board of Governors has been working hard to determine how to deal with this epic weather year on top of the fire damage the Western States Trail suffered last fall.
We want to take this opportunity to assure all riders, crew, and volunteers that the Tevis Ride will happen on the originally scheduled date – Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Virtual Tevis Cup 2023
Entries now open! This year’s Virtual Event starts on Wednesday, April 19th – and will run for 100 days until Sunday, July 30th, 2023* – as the riders of the Traditional Tevis Cup are finishing their own physical journeys** under the Tevis Moon!
(* natural disasters-permitting
** snow-permitting)
Snow Report
Tevis Ride Management is keeping a close eye on the snow level and snowpack at elevation. At this point we are still planning to use the traditional trail on the published date.
As a back-up plan, we are considering an alternate start/route – similar to the start/route used in 2017.
Educational Ride
Entries for this year’s Ed Ride (July 7th-9th) are live! The Ed Ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future. This year, riders will enjoy a night ride to Michigan Bluff to eat ice cream; complete the CA Loop on Saturday, followed by speakers in the afternoon; then ride the Canyons from Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk on Sunday. This year auditors are also welcome for the Saturday afternoon speakers.
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 […]
Virtual Tevis 2023
Entries for the Virtual Trail 2023 are expected to open in March. This year’s event will begin April 19th, allowing entrants 100 days to complete the distance – finishing up under the same moon as the date of the actual Tevis Cup Ride on July 29th. Watch the website or our Facebook Group – Tevis […]
Larry Suddjian
1943 – September 15, 2022
Saddened to report Larry’s passing.
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.
WST Reconditioning Project – Mosquito Fire
Mosquito Fire
WST Reconditioning Project
With the announcement of the WSTF Action Plan, many supporters of the Western States Trail have expressed interest in helping with trail repair and upkeep. We’ve been touched by offers of time and money. We can use the help and would love to have it.
So, let’s get it done!
WSTF Action Plan
The WSTF BOG joins the entire endurance community in grieving the accidents that occurred at this year’s Ride. We are committed to reducing the likelihood of future accidents and improving potential outcomes. To that end, we have identified two key areas on which to focus our time and resources.
In Memoriam
We are devastated to have to share that two horses have died as a result of injuries sustained during the 2022 Tevis Cup ride.
Incidents During 2022 Tevis Cup
Statement regarding the incidents on the trail during this year’s Tevis Cup.
Video Coverage of the Ride
Coverage from this year’s ride can be found in two locations:
Our official Tevis Cup 100 Mile One Day Ride – Western States Trail Foundation Facebook page and our Tevis Cup Ride YouTube Channel
Tevis Photographers
Our official photographers for this year, together with photos from our volunteer army can be found here. Some photos are already loaded to the Tevis Flickr account, while the official photographers often take a few days to get theirs loaded, so please check back if they aren’t up yet.