50th Anniversary Milk River Wagon Train Registration Due August 4
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The Milk River Wagon Train Company is gearing up for their 50th Annual Milk River Wagon Train (MRWT) trail ride, which will take place from August 28-September 2. Although the approximately 48-mile trek from Zortman to Malta won't occur until late summer, event organizers are putting a call out to Blaine County cowboys, cowgirls, and trail riding campers, with hopes to see 50 wagons for their 50th Anniversary. Because of the promotion of the event and its fiftieth anniversary, registration by August 4 is required this year.
According to their Facebook Profile, the mission of the company-which launched in 1969-is "to spend time with friends, family and our horses-setting out on the trail in the mornings and settlin' down in bed on the prairie at night."
Event organizers encourage people to ride the five days in memory of family members who have passed or are unable to attend. The wagon train will be using approximately the same trail as last year. Maps of the route are available in Malta at Westside Self Service, the Mint Bar, and Stockman Bar and Grill.
On Wednesday, August 28, riders will gather 39 miles south of Malta at the first Zortman turn off on Highway 191. The wagon train moves camp daily and rides 7-15 miles a day, stopping for lunch. In conjunction with Friday's lunch stop, a Memorial Service will take place to honor all past wagon train family. Supper that night will be provided by Tom Lafond and family who will also donate Saturday's breakfast. Sunday dinner will be supplied by MRWT, but all other meals and drinks are "on your own." Organizers remind event participants to "bring your own everything: food, horses, hay, camping gear, supplies and feed for your animals. We will make sure water is available for horses at camp every night."
"If you are new to our Wagon Train family, we welcome you; the more the merrier! Spread the word, and let's have one heck of a ride!" said Tasha Hines, a spokesperson for the Milk River Wagon Train Company.
The wagon train will end on Labor Day in downtown Malta around 11:00 a.m. for participation in the parade.
The Trail Boss for this year's event will be Les Gray and the Wagon Boss will be John Hasler. Anyone interested in additional information is encouraged to call Gray at 406-945-7098 or Hasler at 406-390-0930.
Registration forms are available on the MRWT Facebook page. Completed forms can be mailed to MRWT, P.O. Box 364; Malta, Montana 59538 or emailed to mrwtrain@yahoo.com.
