Other events on the Western States Trail by Jon Gubman, Outpost contributor In this package Watson Loop Ride the loop Alternative loops Tips/What to bring Get involved with maintenance Related Links Each spring, the Western States Trail, the the trail that makes up the first section of Watson Loop, is home to a 100-mile run, which starts in Squaw Valley and ends in Auburn. The run is strictly invitational, and I understand that selected runners must complete at least eight hours of trail maintenance to be eligible. Norm Klein, president of the Western States Endurance Run Foundation, organizes and sponsors the event and can be reached at: Western States Endurance Run Foundation, Rancho Cordova, Calif., (916) 638-1161. The run occurs on the last weekend in June, and this year is scheduled for June 27. The Western States Trail. This trail is the start of your climb. Photo by Jon Gubman. The Western States Trail Foundation each year puts on the Tevis Cup Ride, a 100-mile equestrian endurance ride. For the past 40 years, the ride has taken place during the full moon in July or August. Beginning at 5 a.m., 250 riders and their horses compete for 24 hours on the 100-mile course, which starts at Truckee and ends at Auburn. Horses are subjected to close veterinary inspection, and about 55 percent of contestants finish the ride. This year, the ride is scheduled for Aug. 8, 1998. More information can be obtained by writing or calling The Western States Trail Foundation, 701 High Street, Suite 228C Auburn, Calif., 95603 (916) 823-7282, fax (916) 823-7901. Posted Nov. 15, 1997 Copyright 1997 Nevada Outpost TOP | PREVIOUS | NEXT Nevada Outpost is produced by students at the Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost