Craig Thornley (WSER Run Director) and John Catts (our shared trail liaison) hiked the burn earlier this week and had this report.
News
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.
The Countdown Begins!
With less than two weeks to go before riders start their journey under the Tevis moon, here are some final messages and information.
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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Checkpoint Card – 2022
This year’s checkpoint card is now available for download.
Please note the change from last year – there is now a hard cut-off at Cal-2 of 11:45 pm – IN – after that time you will be overtime and pulled from the ride (previously this cut-off was purely a guideline to riders).
Late Entry Fee and Add/Change Equine
Don’t be late! Entries must be received on / before July 1st to avoid the $100 increase. Also, if you haven’t yet declared your mount for this year, this also needs to be done on / before July 1st if you want to avoid the $30 late fee. You may use the “Add/Change Equine” form. […]
Tevis Forum 2022
You should be receiving this year’s Tevis Forum in your mailboxes shortly, if you haven’t already. It is also available online – we even have a gallery of past publications.
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Attention International Riders!
Please check the restrictions regarding covid requirements for leaving and entering both the US and your own country. We would hate you to miss out on the ride due to a technicality.
Please visit the CDC Website regarding Travel to and from the United States for more information and any updated requirements.
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Trail Update
The ever-changing trail accessibility and conditions are outlined. Without volunteer help to keep the trail clear, there would be no trail. Please consider signing up to help out – the next rewarding trail work weekend is May 21-22.
Western States Trail Museum
The long-awaited WST museum is moving forwards with an agreement with the City of Auburn to negotiate the lease of space in the Auburn Chamber of Commerce building on Central Square – the “Endurance Capital of the World” center.
Virtual Tevis Cup 2022
Registration is now open for this year’s Virtual Tevis Cup – Virtually travel along the Tevis Cup (Western States) Trail – Robie Park (Truckee, CA) to Auburn, CA – Your Trails, Your Location. Log your miles between April 6th – July 17th.
Here We Go!
Enter the Ride • Ride Director’s Message • WSTF President’s Message • Trail Update • Volunteers Wanted • Tevis Ed Ride