By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
ABILENE - Two men from Pineville, MO just completed an 891.7 mile journey along the Chisholm Trail and ended their tour in Abilene on Tuesday, May 13th.
Tom Nass and BG Gilliam started their journey back on February 14th of this year near San Antonio, TX, and spanned for a total 88 days. The pair traveled with horses throughout their adventure.
"Gilliam had dreamed of this adventure for years and it didn’t take much convincing for Nass to saddle up for the ride" said Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Director, Julie Weeks.
Weeks stated that throughout the journey the duo met people, shared stories and experienced the enduring spirit of the historic Chisholm Trail.
"This journey tested them with all types of weather, including snow, dust storms and intense heat" said Weeks.
A friend of theirs, Brenda Dyer accompanied the pair by scouting the route and providing critical support throughout their journey.
To commemorate their adventure, the men presented a signed copy of their trail map to members of the Old Abilene Town board. The map is planned to be displayed at the Trail Center.
You checkout the moments captured throughout their adventure by going to: www.Facebook.com/TomChristeNass.