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The summer XP ride has been moved back to Fort Schellbourne this year!  The 
next issue of EN will probably still say Cold Springs -- the ride is 
definitely going to be at SCHELLBOURNE.  :)  The ride is going to be 
located at a ranch right at the original Fort Schellbourne Station.  The 
new camp will be cooler, and cleaner and well allow for better use of the 
trails, so that riders won't have to ride thru the hot open valleys to get 
back to camp at the end of the day.  More complete directions will be 
available on the website:  www.xprides.com  The ride is 5 days, 250 miles, 
June 6-10, 2005.  West Region.  This ride goes over a lot of historical 
trails - original Pony Express trail as well as the Overland Stage routes 
and several items of historical interest can be seen each day.    The 
winter rains and snow should also provide plenty of grass and wildflowers, 
in addition to providing plenty of drinking water for the horses.  Lunch 
will be provided each day and dinners will be available for an additional 
fee.  Ride entries can be submitted online at: 
http://www.xprides.com/RideEntry.html

Here are some links with more information on the area:

Photos from previous Schellbourne rides:
http://www.xprides.com/schellbournephotos02.html
http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/trilby/50k.html  (Trilby reaching 
50,000 miles)

http://www.webpanda.com/WP_cemeteries/schellborne.html   Graves in the 
area, that you will see on the ride.

http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/Ghost_Towns/2wpghost.htm

SCHELLBOURNE (FORT) -
Fort Schellbourne is located south of the Cherry Creek road at the junction 
of US 93 and C. R. 2, then 3 miles east;  39 miles north of Ely in Steptoe 
Valley. Named for Major A. J. Schell, a commander of the troops guarding 
the Mail line. It has a long history of Indian fighting, and first served 
as George Chorpenning's Jackass Mail and later as the Schell Creek Pony 
Express and Overland Stage Station; later as a fort for the US troops. 
Then, it served as a mining camp during the 1870's.

The Schell Creek Station and corral was built by the Pony Express in the 
Spring of 1860.  The Overland Stage Line also used the Schell Creek station 
for stock exchange and an inn for travelers until 1869.

Nearby "paydirt" discoveries led to the formation of  a mining camp in 
1871.  By December of that year a post office was established for 
Schellbourne. The Schell Creek Prospect newspaper published a weekly 
edition by July of 1972 for the 300 residents.  A Wells Fargo building or 
bank was erected with heavy steel doors which are still on the old building.

http://nvghosttowns.topcities.com/whitepine/wplst.htm
SCHELLBOURNE (Fort Schellbourne)(Schell Creek Station)

Pony Express built a station here in 1860. After three were killed by 
Indians, Fort Schellbourne was established and used until 1862. The 
Overland Stage used the station until 1869. Mining made the place boom 
beginning in 1871. 400 residents by 1872. Strikes at Cherry Creek drained 
the town and many buildings were moved across the valley. Population down 
to 25 by 1884. Small ranch operates at the site but many beautiful stone 
and log buildings remain. A definite must!



Karen


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