Each state has its own unique challenges to overcome

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FROM: Ginger Swigert
June 25th, 2013 PST

Each state has its own unique challenges to overcome as they carry the mail through different terrain. The states all find solutions to their challenges and the mail moves on. In Nevada the riders are riding through terrain where vehicles can’t follow them. This year the President used an all-terrain vehicle to make sure riders are safe as they ride through the night. Cowboy ingenuity is apparent in all the states.

We drove into Cold Springs station and at least 5 rigs were ready to roll out as the rider was fast approaching.  With the strong winds hats blew off but the riders kept going.