Has anyone done the Pony express?
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Has anyone done the Pony express?

Dirt lover

Dirt lover

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When it comes to backlist trails the pony express is up there for me. I know a lot of preparation is required and I believe that is one of the reasons I am compelled in doing it. Just to see whether I can make all the calculations correctly in order to finish the trail.

If anyone on here has done the trail before can you provide any tips? How you calculated fuel, water and food or some mistake you made?

Thank you!
 
Nope, but we are talking about possibly doing it in July of this year. Depends on a buddy if he is able to get off from work. He's a pilot for SouthWest airlines and doesn't know his schedule yet.
 
It is a dream trail for me too. Not some much because of the wheeling or the views, In that respect there are far better ones in the country.

The reason I want to do it is the same as yours. Just to test myself and find out whether I can plan everything correctly and make the whole trail without needing to stop in nearby villages.

One thing is for sure, you need to take more food, fuel and water than you think is needed! The desert drains fuel out of the truck and water out of your body!
 
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