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Ladies’ Crosscut Training Offered at Rendezvous

Free Class to Teach Saw Safety and Skills   Crosscut saw training for ladies will be offered once again at this year’s Rendezvous. The intent of this course is to get potential BCHW sawyers ready for upcoming spring certification classes and out safely clearing trails. This is a necessary skill … Read More

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2018 Rendezvous, March 16-18 in Ellensburg

February 2018

Annual Gathering Offers Enjoyment and Learning for Northwest Trail Riders by Nicole Sedgwick, Rendezvous Chair   Fifty years ago Congress passed the National Trails System Act that protects many of our trails that we enjoy today. Come to Rendezvous to celebrate! Rendezvous, which is held Friday through Sunday, March 16 … Read More

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BCHW Takes Action to Help Repair Trails

January 2018

Supplies Packed in for Pacific Crest Trail Association by Richard Guthrie   In the fall of 2003 there was an exceptionally severe rainstorm in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. One of the massively flooding rivers was the Suiattle (pronounced sue at’ el) which originates on the east side of … Read More

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Meet the Buckhorn Range Chapter

December 2017

BCHW Membership Valuable to Washington Equestrians   Like most Backcountry Horsemen Chapters, the members of The Buckhorn Range Chapter are the backbone of the organization. Without BCHW, trail projects would not get coordinated or accomplished. If you are looking for information about where to ride or trail conditions, become a … Read More

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Washington Chapters, Part 4

August 2017

There’s a Chapter for Everyone   Back Country Horsemen of Washington has many chapters to choose from. No matter where you live in this great state, you can find a group of trail riders to have fun with. Here’s the fourth installment in this series. Skagit Chapter The Skagit Chapter … Read More

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BCHW’s Hot-Shot Crew Cleans Up in the Pasayten

October 2017

All Equine Users Must Practice Leave No Trace by Teri Starke   Editor’s Note: We will continue with the final BCHW chapters next month. Good grief, what a hot dry summer we had this year! I hope everyone was able to get out and ride their favorite trails. Back Country … Read More

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Washington State BCHW Chapters, Part 3

September 2017

Chapters are Everywhere!   Over the last several months we have been working our way through all the Back Country Horseman of Washington Chapters in our state. We will conclude with the final chapters next month. Capitol Riders Capitol Riders meet every 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm at the Littlerock … Read More

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