If you have ideas for activities or rides please contact: projects@sbbchidaho.org
Squaw
Butte Trail & Project Safety
Rides
and
project are
open to active BCHI members. A
number of Public events are planned each year, Invite a friend. Member
and
stock safety
takes priority in everything the
chapter does. First
aid
kits and emergency
contact devices will be
carried on all projects & rides. Carry
a
personal medical info form in your saddle
bags. Carry
any
special
medications in your saddle bags. Dogs
are
welcome in camp,
but not on work projects & trail rides. Stock
must be
under control
at all times. If
your horse or
mules kicks,
ribbon on their tail. A
pre-event
safety meeting
will be held. Members
must
have Sawyer training to use power saws
on
chapter projects. Required
safety
gear will be
worn when running saws. No alcoholic
beverage until
after the work is done.
January
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmet, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
SBBCH
Leadership Team Meeting - Sunday January
15, 2023 -Time 13:00 to 17:30
Location - Bart Baer's home, 8171 Bill Burns Road, Emmett ID
83617 MAP
We will be setting a chapter budget and doing basic planning of
education and events for the upcoming year.
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
Treasure
Valley Community College Stock Packing education Jan 25 -
26 (Emmett Fairgrounds)
Dan Waugh will be acting as a guest instructor augmenting the classroom
training on stock
packing with two days of hands on training using the chapters blue
mules
(packing dummies)
February
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -Thursday, Feb 2, 2023 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:
President@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
Fun
Ride -
Sunday February 19, 2023 10:00 - 16:00 (Public
Event)
Celebration
Park, Snake River Birds of Prey, Melba, ID
Be
ready to ride in the trailer parking area north of the
bathrooms -
10:30 to 16:00
Directions:
This is a great ride between the cliffs and the river. Safe ground even
if it has snow
on it, which is rare. This ride is for BCHI members and guests, so
invite a friend.
GPS 43.2986355 -116.524206 Paper Map Google Map
Good parking and bathroom
facilities open year round.
Pictures from past event. Video
CONTACT: Rob Adams projects@sbbchidaho.org
208-781-0548
March
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
Idaho
Sportsmen Show - Back Country Horsemen of Idaho Booth (Public Outreach Event)
Thursday-Sunday Mar
2-5, 2023 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds)
CONTACT: VP President@sbbchidaho.org
Show
Hours: Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 11am to 9pm, Sunday
11am to 5pm
Details: http://www.idahosportsmanshow.com/
Members of the Boise,
Squaw Butte, and Treasure Valley BCHI chapters and ITA
will be manning an
information booth .
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting- Thursday,
Mar 2, 2023 -
7pm (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
BCHI State Board
Meeting, Friday, Mar 17, 20223
(BCHI Meeting)
Hosted by Salmon River Chapter, Salmon, ID
Location: Elks Lodge, Salmon ID Google
Map
Theme: Tales
from the Trails, 45 years of Celebrating Salmon River BCH
Contacts: Celeste: celbingham@netscape.net &
Karen: Kmf52@icloud.com
Link for more Information:
On Photo contest, lodging & eateries
Contact: Dan Waugh, State.board@sbbchidaho.org 360-791-1591
BCHI
State Convention Saturday March 18, 2023 (BCHI Meeting)
Hosted by Salmon River Chapter, Salmon, Idaho
Location: Elks Lodge, Salmon ID Google
Map
Link
to convention Information: on Photo Contest, Lodging
& eateries
Contact: Dan Waugh, state.board@sbbchidaho.org
360-791-1591
Due to weather - this event will be rescheduled
Fun
Ride - Saturday March 25, 2023 10:00 - 16:00 (Public Event)
Location:
- Succor Creek - Powerline Loop
GPS: 43.6112896 ,-117.0720759
Google Map
This ride is for BCHI members and their guests.
In the past we have met at the Homedale High School at 09:30 and drove
out to the trail head together.
Be ready to ride by 10:30,
Past Pictures: 2022 2020
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
April
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
First Aid
& CPR Refresher - Saturday April 1, 2023 (Educational Event)
Cheryl
Bice BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, NREMT Air St. Luke's Flight Nurse
will be leading this training. A hands on refresher to get us ready for
the upcoming season.
CPR &
First Aid Cards available after successful completion of
the course.
Needed for Sawyer Training! Pictures: 2015
2018
Class starts
at 08:00 - 16:00, Coffee, Tea, and donuts will be
available.
Location: Adams porch classroom, 10150 Wild Horse Circle,
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
Limited class
size, so sign up to reserve your spot!
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548
education@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 6, 2023 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hours 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
(Educational Event - Trail
Volunteers groups)
Sawyer Safety
Workshop - Saturday April 8, 2023 08:00-17:00
Location: Emmett Ranger District Office, 1857 Hwy 16, Emmett, ID 83617
USFS Sawyer Safety review & training class for new and current
sawyers
Workshop is limited to 30 participants (not for BCHI Member, see May
6th-7th)
Class Material Download (ZIP) Saw Training Application
A current first aid/CPR card is required for field day part of the
Sawyer Certification
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
BCHI Horse
Expo
Booth - Fri-Sat-Sun
April 7, 8 & 9 2023 (Public
Outreach Event)
Location: Nampa Horse Park, Nampa Idaho
BCHI will have an information booth and needs
volunteers to man it.
Need
members to help with the BCHI booth and
clinics at the Expo
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
Fun
Ride & Potluck- Saturday April 15, 2023 (Public Event)
Ride: 10:00
-13:00, in the saddle by 10:30 Johnson Creek TH, Montour Idaho
Potluck: 14:00-16:30 Rob & Linda Adams, 10150 Wild Horse
Circle, Horseshoe Bend, ID
Meal will ready at 15:00 (Grill & Oven
available) Parking for stock trailers.
Come for the potluck even if you don't ride.
Information
Handout about Potluck & Ride - Guests welcome!
Past Events: 2019
Google Map
Contact: Rob Adams Projects@sbbchidaho.org
208-781-0548
BCHI Pack Clinic
- Saturday April 22, 2023 (Educational
Event - Public)
Location: GEM
country fair grounds, Emmett, Idaho 09:00 - 15:30
Squaw Butte & Treasure Valley chapters will be hosting a clinic
for beginning and advanced
packers. Standard stock packing with bags, boxes, and
manties, plus ultralight will be covered.
More information - Handout!
Pictures of past clinics 2015
/ 2018 / 2019 /
2021
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054 & Dan Waugh 360-791-1591
projects@sbbchidaho.org
May
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
May 4, 2023 -
7 pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
Emmett, Idaho Social Hour 6:30-7 Meeting 7-8
CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
(Educational Event)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Saturday May 6, 2023 08:00-16:00
Location: Porch classroom, Rob & Linda Adams, Sweet, ID
MAP
USFS Sawyer
Safety review & training class for new and current sawyers
If you are a current sawyer or would like to be, plan on attending this
workshop.
Workshop is limited to 15 participants
Instructors
Saw Training Application (Fill in PDF)
Pictures from Past events 2015 2019
Class Material Download (ZIP) (Developing Thinking Sawyers)
A current first aid/CPR card is required for field day part of the
Sawyer Certification
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
(Educational Event)
Sawyer Safety Workshop Field Day - Sunday May 7, 2023 09:00-16:00
Location: Pine Flats Campground & Hot Springs, Lowman, ID Pictures
GPS 44.0692107,-115.6792477 Google Map
Details: Snow is off the ground at this location and there are still plenty
of down trees to work on. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Dress in
layer as we have no idea what the weather will be like. Wear apropriate
footwear, gloves, eye and ear protection - PPE, Equipment and Saws
will be provided.
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org
208-781-0548
SBBCH
Event - Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 18:30 (Public Outreach Event)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett, ID
Spring Highway 52 Clean-Up Typically takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.
Project Leader - Bart Baer (916) 230-2991
Fun Ride - Saturday May 13, 2023 10:00
-
16:00 (Public Event)
Location: Steck Park & Dunes, Weiser Idaho
Be in the Saddle at 10:30, Potluck picnic after.
Pictures from past events: 2022 Video
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH Yard Sale
- Saturday, May 20, 2023 (Public
Outreach Event)
Location: Key Bank Parking Lot, Main
Street, Emmett, ID
Details
on the yard sale! Sale starts at 08:00 and ends at 16:00 or
we
are sold out.
Setup starts at 07:00, Coffee and donuts for the members
setting up!
Start collecting your stuff!
CONTACT: Heather 530-615-1326 & Tracy 208-989-6789
(Educational Event) USFS & Volunteer Instructors from Pug & BCHI
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Saturday/Sunday/Monday May 27-29, 2023, 08:30-16:00
Saturday chainsaw Classroom at ranger Station,
Sunday crosscut classroom morning, Field Day crosscut & chainsaw afternoon.
Monday Field Day crosscut & chainsaw.
Hosted
by:
USFS, Sawtooth Society, Wood River Trail
Coalition & Pulaski Users Group (PUG)
Workshop
Class Material (ZIP) ( Developing Thinking Sawyers )
Saw Training Application (Fill in PDF)
Location:
Stanley, Idaho
USFS Sawyer safety review & training class for
volunteer trail crew members
Contacts: Rob Adams 208-781-0548 education@sbbchidaho.org
(BCHI)
Carith
Kamermans ckamermans@woodrivertrailscoalition.org
Greg Travelstead greg@pulaskiusers.org
Kathryn Grohusky kathryn@sawtoothsociety.org
Caitlin Frawley caitlin.frawley@usda.gov
June
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
June 1, 2023 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326
Trails Project-
Saturday June 3, 2023, National
Trails Day) (Trails
Event)
Location: Steck Park, Snake River NW of Weiser, ID
Weiser Area - Steck Park and Dunes / BLM Park Info / Google Map
We will be horse camping south east of the park near an old set of corrals with horse water available.
On Saturday we will be riding the dirt road north of the park picking up trash along the river.
A Sunday fun ride is possible from this location.
Past Events: National Trails Day 2014 – Steck Park Trash Pick Up
National Trails Day – Steck Park Cleanup
Photos: June 2014 - National Trails Day Steck Park
Project Leader: Dan Waugh 360-791-1591
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
SBFC
Pack Support - Friday June 23, 2023 - Pack IN / Pack Out
Wednesday 28, 2023
Trail: Sulphur Creek trail #4046, Boise
National Forest / Frank Church Wilderness
Access: Boise National Forest Road #442, approx. 44.529670,
-115.519730 MAP
Dates:
Crew arrives and camps at the trailhead on June 21 and 22. Crew spends
June 22 clearing annual downfall and scouting ahead of the pack string.
Pack string
arrives to pack in to base camp on Thursday afternoon the 22, packs
crew in Friday, June 23.
Pack out on Wednesday, June 28. Note that last year's camp
was about 2 miles in; this year the FS is recommending a deeper camp
about 4 or 5 miles in.
The
group: SBFC volunteers in a "whiskey society" with a new SBFC leader
plus two Wilderness Ranger Fellows (approx. 13 people). Last year SBBCH
had to do two round-trips to pack in all the weight brought by this
crew; will remind them to limit their load this year (plus 2 nights at
the TH should help!).
Contacts: Dan Waugh (360-791-1591 & Krissy Ferriter (SBFC)
406-351-0041
Trail Head Project - Pettit Lake
- Stanley Basin Saturday & Sunday June 24-25, 2023
The Tin Cup Corrals Project is being
lead by the USFS and involves multiple volunteer groups
with the plan to upgrade this trail head for horse camping and stock use.
Prime access to the Sawtooth's.
More information about the project comming soon!
Past Pictures 2022 2019
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054
projects@sbbchidaho.org
July
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
July 6, 2023 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1328
(Rescheduled for August 5th)
Trail
Project - Saturday & Sunday July 22-23, 2023 (Trail Event)
Location: Wilson Corrals, West Mountain,
North of Ola, ID
Directions: Follow suggested directions and
don't just plug in GPS coordinated and follow
blindly, as it will take you on Second Fork road which is a goat path
only suitable for UTV's
Use FR-618 to FR-653 to reach the Wilson Corral & Gabes Peak
trail heads.
Past Pictures 2017
2016
USFS Trail information USFS[135]
Contact: Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Pack support - Little
Queens/Queens ITA pack support 23 and 29 of July (Atlanta)
Packing support out of the Queens River trail head for a crew
working on trails on the south side
of the Sawtooth wilderness. Directions from Lowman, ID
Google Map
Trail Map Pictures 2022 More Info on
Drive & TH
Contact Dan Waugh (360) 791-1591
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
?? Pack support - Timpa Lake PUG pack support 24 and
31 of July (Atlanta)
Packing support out of the Queens River trail head for a
crew working on trails on the south side
of the Sawtooth wilderness. Directions from Lowman,
ID Google Map
Pictures 2022 More Info on
Drive & TH
Contact Dan Waugh (360) 791-1591
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
August
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
Aug 3, 2023 -
7pm (
Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org 208-230-9456(Cancelled - Rocks on the road don't allow trailer)
Trail Project - Saturday August 5, 2023 (Day Trail Event)
Location: Wilson Corrals, West Mountain, North of Ola, ID
Directions: Follow suggested directions and don't just plug in GPS coordinated and follow
blindly, as it will take you on Second Fork road which is a goat path only suitable for UTV's
Use FR-618 to FR-653 to reach the Wilson Corral & Gabes Peak trail heads.
Past Pictures 2017 2016 USFS Trail information USFS[135]
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project - Saturday
& Sunday August 19-20, 2023 ( Trail Project &
Horse
Camping)
Chief Eagle Eye Creek TH, Poison Creek Trail
West Central Mountains, North of Ola, ID
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548 projects@sbbchidaho.org
September
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
September 7,
2023 (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326Fun Ride - Sunday September 10, 2023 - Boiling Spring TH (Public Ride)
Middle Fork of the Payette Trail - TR033
10:00 - 15:00 In the Saddle by 10:30 - Lots of water crossings
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548 projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project -
Saturday & Sunday, September 16-17, 2023 (Trail Project &
Horse Camping)
Location:
Kennally Creek, Paddy Flat Road,
East of Donnally Idaho
Contact Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
BCHI Fall - State Board Meeting - September 30, 2023
Location: Idaho Department of Fish & Game Region 3, Nampa ID
15950 North Gate Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687
08:00 - 17:00 (Open to all members of BCHI)
Contacts: Phil Ryan & Dan Waugh
<< Will Be rescheduled in 2024 >> (Trail Head Maintenance Event)
Sawyers - Trail Head Clean Up-Dead Trees
Sunday October 1, 2023 10:00-16:00
Location: Chief Eagle Eye Horse Camp, West Mountain - FR625
Certified Sawyers to help cut up a number of dead trees in the Horse Camping area.
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
October
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Event - Wednesday October 4, 2023 at 16:30 (Public Outreach Event)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett, ID (park by the Dam)
Fall Highway 52 Clean-Up Typically takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.
Project Leader - Bart Baer (916) 230-2991
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting - Thursday,
October 05, 2023
- 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
\
Public
Fun Ride Sunday October 8, 2023 - 10:00 - 16:00- (Public
Event)
Stack Rock Trail - Bogus Basin Road
Contact: Heather Donesky 530-615-1326
president@sbbchidaho.org
November
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting -
Thursday, Nov 02, 2023 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1226
No Events currently scheduled in November!
December
2023
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
End of Season Potluck & Party - Saturday Dec 02, 2023 16:00 - 20:00 (4pm-8pm)
Location: Roystone Hot Springs, located at milepost 44 on Hwy 52. 
We are halfway between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend,
Roystone Hot Springs, 7882 N. Hwy 52, Sweet, ID 83670
This Potluck is for members and guest and will be in the Spring House Event center.
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326 RSV party@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -
Thursday, Dec 07, 2023 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
End
of another great year!
And mention that you saw their ad on the Squaw Butte Web Site'