Reports from the Trail
2017
FROM: Stephanie Buranzon
SENT: June 14th, 2017 | 7:44am PDT
STATUS: The mochilla was exchanged at 7:02am PST on Wednesday June 14th at Fort Churchill. The pony is 43 minutes ahead of schedule.
Czech contingent joins NPEA CA for Annual Re-Ride
FROM: Larry Carpenter
PDT
Czech ReRiders Czech ReRiders Czech ReRiders In 1860- 1861, it was a Home Station for the Pony Express. This is what it looked like then. There was an exchange of Riders and horses here, but it was also an Inn on the road to Virginia City. Tonight it will serve as an International gathering of friends of the Pony Express! SPORTSMAN’S is not only a national historic trail landmark, but a very good restaurant. The California Division has held everything from monthly meetings, Ride Selection, to Ride Dinners here WELCOME, Continue Reading
Starry night ride in Nevada
FROM: Jill Andrews
PDT
Just got home from the reride. It was a fantastic starry night, cool but not cold. I rode two segments, The first from Shoe Tree to Middlegate station. The second from Sand Springs summit to almost Sand Mountain. The first stretch was a short piece on the highway, but followed by two miles of soft field on a quad type track. We were able to hit a nice lope and got it done in 15 minutes or so. The second leg was along the highway crest, but we found some, Continue Reading
FROM: KD7NHC
SENT: June 14th, 2017 | 5:31am PDT
STATUS: (PEX location) The mail crossed Schurz HW 95 at Topgun raceway at 3:15 AM PST. The pony is
15 minutes ahead of schedule
FROM: David Kittle, Second Vice President
SENT: June 14th, 2017 | 12:16am PDT
STATUS: On June 13th at 11:32 pm PDT the Pony and the mail arrived at Sand Springs Station in Nevada. The Pony is running 28 minutes ahead of schedule.
FROM: DebiLynn Smith
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 8:00pm PDT
STATUS: Cold Springs Station exchange has just taken place at 19:40 hours. The pony and the mail are about 40 minutes behind schedule. As we get ready to go into evening, please be careful out there riders. Another BIG thank you to the support teams of Ham Radio Operators, Drivers, Ride Captains and those of us back at home sending good wishes for a successful, safe ride!
FROM: DebiLynn Smith
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 6:20pm PDT
STATUS: Last update! At 17:55 hours pony at bottom of Edwards Creek Canyon, and running about 40 minutes behind schedule. Be safe out there! GO PONY!
FROM: Ka7uis
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 5:39pm PDT
STATUS:
SUBJ:PEX pony location
MSG:Time:14:30
Pony @ Section 5
Location: 13.2 miles W section 5 @ smith creek ranch
Pony about 40 min late
FROM: David Kittle
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 2:56pm PDT
STATUS: On June 13th at 2:45pm PDT, the Pony and mail were at Railroad Pass, about 45 minutes behind schedule.
