This past fall, Back Country Horsemen of Washington members started and completed a major job—the Icicle Creek Bridge project. This was a huge feat considering it was planned and accomplished all within one month. And to make it even harder, the work was done in dicey weather. The bridge is … Read More
By Lori Lennox Wanted: People who care about riding their horses and mules on public trails! Numbers matter when Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) representatives talk with land managers and elected officials about funding and trail access for stock. We need you to join and be one of … Read More
Tahoe National Forest Authorization of Electric Bikes on 132 Miles of Non-Motorized Trails All BCHW members recently received an email letter from BCHA National Chairman Darrell Wallace: BCHW members should please review the letter in its entirety. Should you or your chapter receive any inquiries from the press/media … Read More
Trail Work Brings New Friends, Beautiful Country, and Satisfaction From Jason Ridlon, BCHW State Special Project Coordinator/VP I would like to share three incredible work events I was involved in. BCHW held its annual State Wide Work Party (SWWP) in Southeast Washington. Forty-plus miles of trails were cleared and … Read More
A Weekend of Horses, Riding, Friends, and Wine! By Lori Lennox What is a winery ride? It’s a weekend of horses (and mules), wine, prizes, friends, costumes (optional), more wine, riding, camping, dinner and entertainment – with wine! Who puts it on? The Back Country Horsemen of Washington. This is the … Read More
Washington State Recreational Groups Partner to Advance Trail Maintenance Compiled from a WTA blog post by Christina Hickman and used by permission The title might sound like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually a real description of the most recent chapter of a powerful Washington State recreation partnership. In … Read More
To: All BCHA Members, There are two significant public lands-related funding opportunities currently before the U.S. Senate that would benefits trails and recreational access for everyone. Please read the background on these bills and please weigh in with calls directly to your senators. Restore Our Parks Act (Senate … Read More
Coordinated Effort Creates Greenline Climbing Trail By Dick Booth Scatter Creek Chapter recently celebrated the completion of a new trail in Capitol State Forest. The Forest is located approximately 15 miles Southwest of Olympia, WA. Capitol Forest is comprised of 110,000 acres and is administered by the Department of … Read More
Many Steps Lead to Worthwhile Result By Barbara Thomas, Mt. St. Helens Chapter I am a member of Back Country Horsemen of Washington. Some time ago I wrote a short article for our newsletters asking members if they knew what it took to plan and execute the various work … Read More
Access to Miles of Trails Now Possible By Joan Burlingame Imagine riding onto a trail from the parking lot and immediately riding past a mother log that was 300 years old when it fell and now has a 200-year-old cedar growing out of it. Or ride through mountain creeks … Read More
