FROM THE DESK OF JOHN AILPORT, GOH TRAIL BOSS: 2025 Registration Teanaway
Registration for the 2025 Men’s Ride is now open!
As discussed, our Men’s Ride this year is planned for Sunday June 15th (Father’s Day) through Friday, June 20th. After hearing varying reports of the area being affected by past fires, I had to make some last-minute changes to our ride location. The wildfire that burned through the Nile obliterated most of the trails that we have utilized in the past, and many of the horse groups haven’t been using the area and keeping up on the trails. With that said, I pivoted to considering the Teanaway area near Cle Elum, Washington. We rode this area in 2015, and afterwords we all said we’d like to go back. Last weekend, I went up to the camp that we utilized for the last ride and checked out the trailheads and things looked good. The folks that I talked to in the area said it was a low snow year for the area, and many of the trails are already accessible. There are some exceptional views in this area!
So, it’s now official, we will be heading to the Teanaway for this years Men’s ride! We will move in on Sunday, June 15th and our first meal will be served that evening at 6pm. We have rides planned each day and be back in camp each evening for meals and comradery. Our cook Robin will be providing the meals, with breakfast and dinner in camp, and a sack lunch for the trail. Camp is located along the creek and is around 3,000 ft elevation, and I will attach the specific driving directions to the email . We will be riding on established USFS trails that have been well utilized over the years. Many of the trails will end up at 5-6,000 feet in elevation, so it would be a good idea to get your horse (and yourself) in shape before we hit the trail. With this elevation gain, there are some breathtaking views of surrounding mountains and hillsides that you won’t want to miss. If you look at our website www.Gentlemenonhorseback.com under past rides for 2015 and there are photos of camp, scenery, and comments from the ride.
The cost for the week is $325 (the same as last year), and I need to have registrations sent in no later than June 5th. Food costs are everchanging so the sooner we can get our head count, the easier it will be for the cook to meal plan. Given the shorten time frame this year to register, I am asking you to please respond to this email (reply directly to me- no need to reply all) and let me know if you are planning to attend. Once that is completed, please then send in your registration form and payment to me as soon as possible. As I mentioned, the biggest thing is knowing how many folks will be attending so we can ensure there is enough food available.
We are still planning a Fall Men’s and Ladies rides ride tentatively set for Friday September 19th through Sunday September 21st , so save the date! We will keep you posted as we put together our plans.
I hope to see you all in June, and please let me know if you have any questions.
This trip is sure to be a great time; I have been looking forward to getting back up in this area!
John, GOH Trail Boss
Gentlemen on Horseback 