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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 DunesBLM 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 
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
Trail Project - Saturday & Sunday August 19-20, 2023 ( Trail Project & Horse Camping)
Location: Squaw Creek, & Poison Creek West Mountain, North of Ola, ID
GPS    USFS[131]     USFS[134]    MAP  Pictures  2021    SC-2020   PC-2020  
Great horse camping area with some fun but challenging trails.
Contact:  Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054 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    530-615-1326
Trail Project - Saturday & Sunday, September 16-17, 2023 (Trail Project & Horse Camping)
Location: Kennally Creek, Paddy Flat Road, East of Donnally Idaho
Campground Info   GPS   MAP  Pictures:  2022   2020-1    2020-2
Contact Lisa Griffith  208-571-1054   Projects@sbbchidaho.org

October 2023                                            Squaw Butte Event Registration System
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 - (Public Event)
Location and Date TBD
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!



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