Tevis Forum 2011

TEVIS FORUM 2011 ★ 23 TEVIS NEWS ★ TEVIS NEWS ★ TEVIS NEWS Want to be a part of Tevis year-round? Join FOWSTA! Members of FOWSTAhelp support the foundation’s on-going programs and events, and often volunteer for fun proj- ects. It’s a great way to feel a part of the Tevis — all year long! Membership donations are: • $25 / Friend of the Trail • $50 / Trail Saver • $75 / Trail Blazer • $100 / Trail Guardian There are various benefits and gifts associated with each membership level. TojoinFOWSTA(it’stax-deductible!), sign up at www.TevisCup.org or email [email protected]. Kathie Perry Earns 20th Buckle! WSTFPresidentKathiePerryborrowed ahorsefromTammyandGregKimlerand cruisedacross thefinish line in2010 toher 20thbuckle.Kathie’sfirstTeviscompletion wasin1975.Congratulations,Kathie!We’re proud of you! Dave Rabe Earns 10th Buckle! DaveRaberode tohis10thTeviscom- pletion in 2010. Dave’s first Tevis buckle was earned in 1984. “We reallywanted to give Dave some long pants at the award ceremony,” smiled then-president Jerry Scribner, “but the storesweren’t open that early on Sunday!” HRTV Awarded Emmy for Tevis Documentary HRTVfilmcrews literally crawledall overtheTevisTrailin2010tocaptureexcit- ingfootageoftheevent.Theextraordinary documentarywasairedonHRTV(DishTV Channel 404) just a fewweeks later and captured a regional Emmy award. One of the most memorable moments for the crew was when a photographer fell off CougarRockand theHRTVcrewwas the firsttoadministerhelp.DVDswillbeavail- able later this year for purchase, so keep checkingwww.TevisCup.orgforupdates. Snow, Snow, Snow and More Snow TrailCommitteeChairmanMikeShack- elford reports that even though the com- mittee endeavored to find an alternate route for the Tevis Trail this year because of snowimpactandriver levels, adecision wasmade tochange theRidedate. “When wemade thedecision in lateMayafter yet another storm,” states Shackelford, “we couldn’t even get into the alternate route. Therewasnowaytoknowwhattreeswere downedorwhat bogs andwater damage had been created. The only viable option was tomove the date to Oct. 8. That way we’llbeassuredoftheconditionofthetrail, andwe’llknowitwillbeassafeaspossible for the horses.” 44th ANNUAL VIRGINIA CITY Virginia City, NV — For the hundreds of thousands who braved the journey West along 2,200 miles of the California Emigrant Trail, the most dificult 500 miles were in Nevada. Since 1968, the Nevada All-State Trail Riders have continued that tradition with the annual Virginia City 100 — accepting challenges others deem too great, following in the footsteps of our pioneer forefathers in hopes of striking silver and gold. With base camp in historic Virginia City, Nevada, the loop trail is well- known for its rugged terrain. Offering spectacular views, roaming herds of wild horses, and elevations ranging from 5000’ to 7000’. Choice of progres- sive Silver Buckle or Silver Bracelet for completion. NASTR Post Office Box 18757 • Reno, NV 89511 www.nastr.org Scott Dutcher, President • 775.883.9043 100 MILE - ONE DAY ENDURANCE RIDE September 17, 2011 Reno, NV — The Nevada All State Trail Riders present the 2011 NASTR Triple Crown: Three rides of increasing distance and difficulty, through Northern Nevada valleys, deserts, foothills and mountains. Special awards for the combined riding times of each. NEVADA DERBY 50 / April 2 NASTR 75 / June 4 VIRGINIA CITY 100 / September 17