Reports from the Trail

FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
SENT: June 13th, 2025 | 5:03pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony Status as of now is that the Pony is east of Railroad Pass heading towards Grubb's Well, on time. Why the pinger system quit is quite possibly due to the FAA doing GPS testing in the area. The Rider reported helicopters flying overhead very low, and, as she waved at them, one actually "tipped" at her. The HAM operators were notified of possible GPS interruptions in this area until the Grubb's Well location, so this may be the reason we have had so many problems with the pinger. I would not be surprised but what we get more interruptions till we reach the next exchange at Grubb's Well, as they said it could be constant or intermittent. Riding the Pony Express is never boring!!

FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
SENT: June 13th, 2025 | 3:19pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony route through the Edwards Creek area turned out to be wet and impassable. The playa looked dry, but it isn't. They are working on a back-track and re-route and will hopefully be on their way once again soon! Although unfortunate, in true Pony fashion, the mail will get through! Stay tuned.......

FROM: NPEA President Pam
SENT: June 13th, 2025 | 1:29pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony has encountered some terrain issues and needs to backtrack to Hwy 50. We'll keep you posted as best we can on the situation as things unfold.

FROM: Spot Map
SENT: June 13th, 2025 | 11:19am PDT
STATUS: At 11:15am PDT, the Pony was reported at the Cold Springs exchange, running about 15 minutes ahead.

FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
SENT: June 13th, 2025 | 6:09am PDT
STATUS: The Pony made steady progress overnight and arrived at Sand Springs at 6:07am PDT. This is 23 minutes ahead of schedule. GO PONY!!

FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
SENT: June 12th, 2025 | 6:26pm PDT
STATUS: The Nevada Riders have really pushed it to make up time and arrived at the Carson City exchange at 6:05pm PDT, running on schedule.

FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
SENT: June 12th, 2025 | 3:05pm PDT
STATUS: At 2:50pm PDT the Pony arrived and left Woodfords Station. At this point the California Riders handed the mochila of letters over to the Nevada Riders. Go NEVADA!! THANK YOU, California!

FROM: Corresponding Secretary Petra
SENT: June 12th, 2025 | 12:48pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony has just left Celio Ranch at 12:47 pm PDT, running 2 hours late.

FROM: NPEA President Pam
SENT: June 12th, 2025 | 11:39am PDT
STATUS: At 11:27 PDT the Pony left Sierra Ski Ranch, running approximately 2 hours behind schedule. Right now the Pony is at about 7200 feet elevation. Note: this is the first year that the Pony has been able to ride on the actual trail through this area since the devastation caused by the Caldor fire a few years back.