Reports from the Trail
2022
FROM: Pam Simmons, NPEA 1st. VP
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 8:40pm PDT
STATUS: We have been advised that, due to the fire damage to the Pony Express Trail through parts of California, the Pony has had to divert to some "outside the box" tactics. But be assured that the mail and mochila are still on the horse and everyone is fine, but the pinger will not be working until later this evening, around 11:30 pm or so PDT. There are logistics for all of this technology to work properly and this situation has prevented our normal operating procedures from happening. Support personnel will keep us apprised as the details are worked out, with the safety of the horses and riders of paramount importance. The mail will still go through to Sacramento.
FROM: Pam Simmons, NPEA 1st. VP
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 5:07pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony is holding at Stateline until 5:30 pm PDT.
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 4:51pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony has crossed Nevada and entered California at Stateline, elevation 6562' at 4:44 pm PDT, running about 45 minutes ahead of schedule. Thank you, Nevada!! Go California Pony!!
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 4:29pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony is atop the Carson Range, reaching elevation 7418' at 4:04 pm PDT.
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 2:33pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony reached the Genoa Courthouse, 2304 Main Street (Jack's Valley Road), elevation 4770' at 2:25 pm PDT, running 5 minutes ahead of schedule. One more mountain range for Nevada to cross......
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 12:37pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony reached Carson City @ South Curry & West 2nd., one block west of the Nevada State Capitol, at 12:25 pm PDT, running 5 minutes early. Go Pony!
FROM: HAM LeRoy
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 11:36am PDT
STATUS: At 11:23 PDT the mail was exchanged at Hwy 50 and State Route 341.
Rider Transfer at Fairfield, Utah
FROM: Rulon Swenson
PDT
It was an honor to see and meet some of the participants in the Re-ride event. The photos were taken at the Camp Floyd location in Fairfield UT. It was hot and windy but the riders did their jobs. I want to submit some pictures of the transfer taking place. One is of the arrival of the arriving rider and the other picture is the new rider (white hat) as she leaves on her portion of the ride. Thanks to all who participated in this event. Rulon Swensen, Taylorsville, Utah
Ham Radio group at Austin Airport
FROM: HAM Coordinator Ron Norton
PDT
These hams — Frank, Linda, Danny and Bob — come all the way from Las Vegas to help out the XP on the Reride. They have uhf, vhf,hf, and microwave frequency’s at their set up
FROM: HAM LeRoy
SENT: June 15th, 2022 | 11:02am PDT
STATUS: At 10:19 AM (PDT) the mail was 20.9 miles west of Fort Churchill, Nevada