The 2024 Kaimkillenbun State School P&C John Nation Memorial Trail Ride was based at Yamsion, nestled in the foothills of the Bunya Mountains. Views from the campsite were spectacular but views from the track promised to be breath-taking. Yamsion had also been home to the wonderful man being memorialised by the trail ride, John Nation, for his entire life.
There won't be too many people around who have been to a Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride who don't remember John. He was one of the instigators of the very first Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride and had been to every ride since, usually as Trail Boss. He would deliver the morning briefings with his own style usually heralding laughter but more importantly helping keep everyone organised and safe.
The big bearded mountain man with a cheeky sense of humour and love of riding dirtbikes passed away suddenly in July 2023. A much loved family man and community member who has been greatly missed. Fittingly, the ride this year passed through most of Johns’ family properties at Yamsion as well
