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Western States Trail Foundation President outlines challenges for Tevis Cup

4/30/2017

 
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Message from the Western States Trail Foundation President, Tony Benedetti:
In California, the winter of 2016-17 is officially the wettest winter in recorded history. Now that it is spring, we were thinking the snow in the Sierra would start melting, but no, it snowed four inches this past weekend and a few more inches are expected this week. The extreme winter is presenting some significant challenges for the Tevis Cup Ride in 2017. The good news is that we have a determined and resourceful Ride Director and Ride Committee that will work diligently to make the 2017 ride equal to the standard expected of the Tevis Cup Ride every year.

There are three major challenges. One is to make sure the trail is in good shape and is safe. The trail will be worked on by volunteers, paid crews, the USFS, and the Western States Endurance Run, who does an enormous amount of trail work for their event. The second challenge is where to start. If the snow allows, we will start at the traditional site of Robie Equestrian Park. If there is too much snow on top of the Sierra, we will start near Soda Springs on the western slope. We are currently deciding which one of two possible sites is best. Lastly, we are concerned about the water level of the American River which we need to cross. If the water cannot be held back at the Oxbow Dam as usual, then we have an alternate route to use that was developed when we feared losing No Hands Bridge many years ago. The Ride Committee is literally planning two rides; the traditional ride and the traditional ride with changes. There is no plan to change the date because the Gold Country Fairgrounds is unable to accommodate us on possible alternate dates. Our goal for the 2017 Tevis Cup Ride, and expectation, is to have a safe, quality, 100-mile trail that will only deviate from the original trail as necessary.
In 2011, the ride date had to be changed its date to October due to snow. Then a huge, early snow storm struck 36 hours before the start of the ride. The Tevis Ride Committee rerouted the 100-mile trail, reorganized nearly 800 volunteers, and communicated these changes to almost 200 riders in four hours. Think what we can do when we have four months to address potential changes. The efforts our Ride Director, Ride Committee, and Trail Committee are making are extraordinary.
There will be a Tevis Cup Ride on August 5, 2017. It may be entirely on the original trail, or there may be some changes, but it will be a trail equal to the Tevis standard. I plan to be on the starting line August 5th, I hope you will be there also.
Tony Benedetti
President, WSTF

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HISTORY
The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since 1955. As such, it has been the inspiration and model for the most challenging endurance rides worldwide.

The ride was first organized by Wendell Robie, an Auburn businessman and devoted rider of the Sierra high country. Many people in the 50s doubted that any modern-day horse could cover the rugged trail from Lake Tahoe to Auburn in a single day. Wendell and a few of his friends proved them wrong in August of 1955. He continued to hold the ride annually thereafter and organized the Western States Trail Foundation to preserve the 100 mile trail and the Ride.

The Ride is sanctioned by AERC, the American Endurance Ride Conference.

Most endurance riders consider the Tevis Cup the most challenging 100 mile - 1 day endurance ride in the world. Time Magazine named it one of the Top Ten Endurance competitions of all time.



The Folsom Lake Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Benefit Trail Trials May 21 on Granite Beach

4/29/2017

 
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The Folsom Lake Mounted Trail Patrol will be holding their Benefit Trail Trials this year on May 21, 2017 on Granite Beach. As always, this popular event supports the Folsom Lake trails and the Mounted Patrol. For those who compete, there will be overnight camping available, prizes and ribbons to 10th and a high point award. Last year they filled their 75 entry limit and expect to do the same this year.

Orene Wetherall Trail in Nevada County Now Open

4/27/2017

 
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Located on the Bear Yuba Land Trust's Woodpecker Wildlife Preserve, the Orene Wetherall Trail is known by residents of Banner Mountain as a place to view birds and spend time in nature. A landslide created by winter storms closed steep sections of the trail for several months. On April 20, Land Trust staff and six volunteers removed the slide and reopened the trail.

"We have our hands full cleaning up our trails because of the wet winter. It was great to finally get out there and get this beloved trail open again," said Land Access Manager Shaun Clarke.

The crew worked most of the morning. They shoveled soil, removed a large stump blocking the trail and transplanted vegetation to stabilize the hillside.

Another example of Land Trust volunteers getting things done and making our community a better place!  

To find out more about all the trails that Bear Yuba Land Trust created and maintains, visit www.BYLT.org

Access to Loney Meadow and Grouse Ridge Trails, Bowman Road, Tahoe National Forest, CLOSED

4/26/2017

 
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This is from Tahoe National Forest Date: Apr 25, 2017
Due to road damage from winter storms, Bowman Road (Forest Road 18) is closed from State Route 20 north to the intersection with Meadow Lake Road. For more information, please call the Yuba River Ranger District at (530) 288-3231.
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Bowman Road is the main access road to the Tahoe National Forest Grouse Ridge trail system, including Loney Meadow trails to Lindsay Lake, Rock Lake, Feeley Lake, Culbertson Lake Carr Lake, Penner Lake and others.

Photo is view off Bowman Road, summer 2016.

Oldest 50-mile endurance ride in the world, the American River Classic, Saturday, April 29

4/26/2017

 
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The 43rd annual American River Classic Endurance Ride, the oldest A.E.R.C. sanctioned 50 mile endurance ride in the world, will be held this weekend.  The ride follows the Pioneer Express Trail along the American River up to the Auburn Staging Area. From there the ride follows the Western States Trail through the American River canyon, on up to Cool, around part of the Olmsted Loop, down into Coffer Dam (around Salt Creek loop), into Cool and on back to Auburn.

Staging will begin at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA, trail map above.

For further information on the event, contact the Ride Managers: Joby & Lindsey Souza (530) 274-7885

This is a big ride and all trail users should be aware of the riders on those trails. It would be best those not participating in this ride use different trails on Saturday.

Photo Credit: S. Future, taken at Sterling Pointe

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State Parks re-opens some trails near Oroville spillway diversion pool

4/26/2017

 
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After talks with the California Department of Water Resources, the California Department of Parks and Recreation Wednesday announced that Lakeland Trail head is now re-opened, allowing access to some of the trails on the south side of the Diversion Pool.  This includes portions of the Brad Freeman Trail and Dan Beebe Trail that are outside of the Spillway construction area.
Trails on the north side of Oro Dam Boulevard near Hyatt Power Plant and the Potter’s Ravine Trail near Spillway Launch Ramp remain closed and will likely be closed until next summer, according to State Parks.
For further information regarding recreation opportunities near Lake Oroville, please visit the State parks website at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=462.  A map highlighting open recreation areas can be found here.

To see original article and photos at Action News 12 - 24, CLICK HERE.

Permits being issued for two CA Enduro Riders events on Rock Creek Trails - Eldorado National Forest

4/26/2017

 
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Motorcycle Enduros planned for May 7, 2017 and October 28, 2017.
The Forest Service is in the process of issuing a permit to the California Enduro Riders Association to conduct the 2017 Fools Gold Enduro on May 7 and the 2017 Crazy Miner Family Enduro on October 28, 2017.  As many as 300 participants may take part in each of these enduros, which are located on the Rock Creek Trail System on the Georgetown Ranger District on the Eldorado National Forest.  The enduros will start and finish at the Mace Mill Staging Area.  The Fools Gold Enduro will use trails around Mace Mill Staging Area, Rock Creek Road, Slate Mountains and Darling Ridge.  The Fools Gold Enduro will start at approximately 8:00 AM and be completed around 6:00 PM.  The Crazy Miner Family Enduro will use trails around Mace Mill, Rock Creek Road, Ballarat Canyon and Darling Ridge.  The Crazy Miner Family Enduro will start at approximately 8:00 AM and end around 4:00 PM. 

If you are riding in these areas on this date, PLEASE FOLLOW ALL THE COURSE MARKINGS (ARROWS) TO AVOID COLLISIONS WITH ENDURO RIDERS.  Portions of the Rock Creek Road would be closed for public safety during these events."

Jon Jue
District Resource Officer
Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District
p: 530-333-5550
f: 530-333-5522
jjue@fs.fed.us<mailto:jjue@fs.fed.us>
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From the Fools Gold Enduro INSTRUCTIONS:
"Course - The course is approximately 80 miles in length. It will be over single track, double track and some
fire roads. We cannot keep weekend riders out of the forest so be aware of non competitors that may wander onto the course."

SacFit Parkway Half Marathon will close Jedediah Smith trail Saturday, April 29, 6am-noon

4/24/2017

 
The SacFit Parkway Half Marathon will take place on the American River Parkway on Saturday, April 29. The event starts and ends at the William B. Pond Recreation Area, with runners going upstream 6.5 miles to the Sunrise Recreation Area and walkers going downstream 6.5 miles to the Guy West Bridge.
The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail will be closed from Sunrise Boulevard downstream to the Guy West Bridge from 6 a.m. to noon. There will be aid stations set up at approximately every one mile.

Additional race details are available on the race website at www.parkwayhalf.com
For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor, Amber Veselka at (916) 875-6205 or email at VeselkaA@SacCounty.net

Stewart's Horse Camp spring opening delayed due to rain

4/24/2017

 
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According to a phone update, the popular Stewart's Horse Camp in Pt. Reyes will be unable to open as planed on Aprile 28, 2017. If the weather holds up, they will try for May 5th and  will start taking reservations (by phone only) on May 4th.

Because of the record rain, trail maintenance has been an issue and the Forest Service has been unable to access areas that need upkeep. There are several trees down on Rift Zone which make the trails impassable from the horse camp to the Visitor center (Bear Valley). Trail users will be limited on some of the loops there.

For Stewart's Horse Camp Reservations:  415-663-1362

Click here for the Pt. Reyes - Stewarts Horse Camp Review by Bob Sydnor

Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation cancels Dru Barner Fun Ride due to winter storm damage

4/22/2017

 
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The Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Dru Barner Fun Ride, which is typically held on Memorial Day Weekend. The cause is a combination of the damage to the campground due to bark beetle, winter storms and downed trees. Add to that the inability to re-grade the road and burn the wet slash piles in time.

Those who have mailed your ride entry and wish to receive a refund, the Foundation will return your money. But, if you would like to donate your entry toward the restoration of the park, it would be very appreciated. The Foundation is also asking for additional donations from anyone who would like to support the hiring of tractors, purchase of road rock, and possibly hiring Growlersburg to help with the heavy work.

If you have questions or wish to receive a refund, email Terri Jimison . If you wish to send a donation, send to
GDETF (Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation),  P.O. Box 321, Georgetown, CA 95634.

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