Our Sponsors' donations help our chapter hold education
and trail maintenance events. Thank them for their support.
BCHI
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
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
(NO Meeting in January due to
Holiday)
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmet, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
SBBCH
Leadership Team Meeting - Sunday January
12, 2025 -Time 11:30 to 16:30
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. Potluck
Lunch 12:00- bring something to share.
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
208-571-1054
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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
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker - USFS Catharine Beverly-Bishop, Recreation Management Specialist, BNF
CONTACT:
President@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Fun
Ride -
Sunday March 2, 2025 10:00 - 16:00 (Public
Event) (rescheduled)
Celebration
Park, Snake River Birds of Prey
Check Weather Conditions
CONTACT: Ranee Herrera projects@sbbchidaho.org
503-887-7918
March
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
Idaho
Sportsmen Show - Back Country Horsemen of Idaho Booth (Public Outreach Event)
Thursday-Sunday
February 27 to March 2, 2025 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds)
Details
of the event (Click Here)
Members of the Boise,
Squaw Butte, and Treasure Valley BCHI chapters and ITA
will be manning
an
information booth . BCHI
Handout
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548
Education@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting- Thursday,
Mar 6, 2025 -
7pm (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker: David Hayes DMV (Ask a Vet)
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
BCHI State Board
Meeting, Friday, Mar 14, 2025
(BCHI Meeting)
Link to Details
of the Board Meeting & Convention
Contact: Cheryl Bice or Dan Waugh, State.board@sbbchidaho.org
208-407-2912
BCHI
State Convention Saturday March 15, 2025 (BCHI Meeting)
Link to Details
of the BCHI State Convention
Registration form for Convention
Contact: Cheryl Bice or Dan Waugh, state.board@sbbchidaho.org
208-407-2912
Honoring the Horse & Human Connection
Contact: Dan Waugh 360-791-1591
projects@sbbchidaho.org
April
2025
Squaw Butte Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 3, 2025 - 7pm (Public
Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hours 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Idaho
Horse Expo - April 4-5-6, 2025 - BCHI Booth (Public Outreach)
Details: Idaho Horse Expo
Attend the various clinics and demonstrations
and support BCHI by spending
a couple of hours helping to staff the BCHI
information Booth.
Contact: Bart Baer Projects@sbbchidaho.org to sign up for a
date and time.
Wilderness
First Aid
& CPR Refresher - Saturday April 12, 2025 (Educational Event)
Details about the Workshop (Click
Here) On-Line Course Information
First
time attendees are encouraged to do the On-Line Course
before this workshop. Limited class
size, so sign up to reserve your spot!
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548
education@sbbchidaho.org
Cheryl Bice 208-407-2912
Public Ride & Stock Packing Clinic - Saturday April 19, 2025 10:00-16:00
Trail Ride with Pack Stock - saddle fitting, load balancing, safe stock leading
Location: Succor Creek Owyhee Canyon Lands
Project Directions & Information, The group meets at the Homedale
highschool at 09:30 and convoys to the trail head together.
If you have stock and packing equipment bring it. If you have a potential
pack stock but don't have the equipment, contact Dan or Rob
about borrowing some for this event. (Limit 2 pack stock being lead)
A potluck picnic will be held after the ride.
Contact: Lisa Baer
Projects@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Dan Waugh 360-791-1591 & Rob Adams 208-781-0548
(Educational Event
- City of Eagle Parks & Trails)
Sawyer Safety
Workshop - Class Room - May 1, 2025 08:30-17:00
Sawyer Field Day - May 2, 2025 09:00-17:00
Contact: Arielle Carington 208-489-8793 acarington@cityofeagle.org
Rob Hollerman <rhollerman@cityofeagle.org
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
May
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
May 1, 2025 -
7 pm (Public Meeting)
Highway 52 Clean-up & Potluck picnic with grilled hamburgers & bratwurst
Highway Clean-up starts at 17:00 (5pm) and takes around an hour
Wear Good walking shoes and bring gloves - Safety vest will be provided.
Picnic should start serving at 18:30
Location:Wild Rose Park, HWY 52, Emmett, ID Meeting
7-8
CONTACT: President@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
(Educational Event - Trail
Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Classroom
"Developing Thinking Sawyers"
DTS modules for Chainsaw & Crosscut will be covered
Saturday May 3, 2025 08:00-16:00
Details
about the DTS Sawyer Workshop (Click here)
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
Jeff Halligan will be leading the crosscut sessions of the workshop.
(Educational Event - Trail
Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - DTS Field
Day
Sunday May 4, 2025 09:00-16:00
Chainsaw & Crosscut
Location: Pine Flats Campground
& Hot
Springs, Lowman, ID
Details
of the Sawyer Field Day
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org
208-781-0548
Sawyer Safety
Workshop - Developing Thinking Sawyers May 8-9, 2025
Boise National Forest Staff - New & Recertifications
Classroom Emmett Ranger Office, Field Day Sage Hen
USFS Michael Reese michael.reese1@usda.gov 208-509-0584
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
(Public Event - Education - Clinic)
Saturday May 10,
2025 09:00
-
13:00
Location: Emmett Sand Arena - Fair Grounds
Idaho Brand Inspectors will be available for yearly & permeant brand card
inspections at a discounted price. Appointments are required
Clinic Handout (PDF) More Information on Brand Inspections
A trail riding obstacle course will available in the arena to be ridden after the inspection.
Contact: Lisa Baer President@sbbchidaho.org
Email: clinic@sbbchidaho.org or call 208-571-1054 for appointment time.
USFS
& Volunteer Sawyer Instructors (Educational Event)
DTS Sawyer Safety Workshop
Stanley Idaho
Friday/Saturday/Sunday May 16-17-18, 2025,
08:30-16:00
DETAILS:
Friday: Advanced
Field Day for crosscut & chainsaw recertifications - See
requirements.
Saturday: Classroom , Stanley Community Center
(crosscut & chainsaw)
Sunday:
Field
Day crosscut, axe & chainsaw.
Pictures from past Clinic
/ Blog Post & Video
Contacts:
Rob Adams 208-781-0548 education@sbbchidaho.org
(BCHI)
June
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
June 5, 2025 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
(National Trails Weekend - BCHI & ITA Project)
Trails Project-
Friday-Saturday-Sunday June 6, 7 & 8 2025
BLM Trail Project - Perjue Canyon - Little Jack Wilderness
Project Directions & Information: Perjue Canyon Little Jack Wilderness
ITA Link for this Co-Project
Contact: Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Dan Waugh 360-791-1591 & Lisa Baer 208-571-1054
Trail Project - Saturday June 21,
2025 (Trails Work
Event)
Location: Sage Hen Reservoir Trail #527
Project plan: Like what we did in 2024
Project Leader: Lisa Baer 208-571-1054
projects@sbbchidaho.org
July
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
(No monthly meeting Holiday
Weekend)
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
July 3, 2025 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1328
Pack Support - PUG - Queens River - Pack-In
Tuesday July 8th arrive at Power Plant camp ground with stock
Wednesday July 9th pack crew 10 miles to Rock Creek Junction drop camp.
PUG - Middle Fork Boise River Trail Clearing – Stock & Backpacking Trip
This day will be a 20 mile round trip MAP
Information on Queens River Power Plant Camp Ground.
Contacts: Greg Travelstead (PUG)
greg@pulaskiusers.org 208-721-7665
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams (BCHI) 208-781-0548
Pack
Support - ITA - Queens River - Pack-In
Thursday July 10, Meet with ITA's Youth Trip in Queens River
ITA Link to Project (Youth) / Link to Project (Veterans)
Friday July 11, ITA/Mission 43 veteran crew arrives
Saturday July 12, Pack ITA Crew 5 miles Mattingly Creek Junction
This day will be a 10 mile round trip MAP
Information on Queens River Power Plant Camp Ground
Contacts: Melanie Vinning
(ITA) melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams - (BCHI) 208-781-0548 Trail Project - Renwyck Trail Head - Antelope Trail #141
Friday & Saturday July 11 & 12, 2025 (either day trips or overnight camping)
Detailed information about location
Directions: (due to roads being closed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZuZySjSC1TiAoiZA
From Ola - North on NF-618, follow the signs to Sage Hen NF-626, at Sage Hen
Antelope camp ground turn left onto NF-609 and travel north. Turn right at NF-653
cross bridge. You are now at Renwyck trail head! Don't just follow your GPS!
Contact: Lisa Baer project@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Pack
Support - PUG - Queens River - Pack-Out
Tuesday July 15, arrive at Trailhead with pack and riding stock
Wednesday July 16, Pack PUG crew from Rock Creek back out to the Trailhead
This day will be a 20 mile round trip MAP
Information on Queens River Power Plant Camp Ground
Contacts: Greg Travelstead (PUG) greg@pulaskiusers.org 208-721-7665
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams (BCHI) 208-781-0548
Pack Support - ITA - Queens River - Pack-Out
Thursday July 17, Camp Day at Queens River Camp Ground
Friday July 18, Pack ITA/Mission 43 crew back out to Trailhead
This will be a 10 mile round trip. MAP
Depart for home (either Friday Night or Saturday Morning)
Information on Queens River Power Plant Camp Ground
Contacts: Melanie Vinning (ITA) melanie@idahotrailsassociation.org
Dan Waugh (BCHI) 360-791-1591 Projects@sbbchidaho.org
Rob Adams (BCHI) 208-781-0548
August
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
Aug 7, 2025 -
7pm (
Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker Cory Mosby - Large Carnivores - Idaho Fish & Game
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054Trail Project - West Central Mountains
Antelope Trail #141 - Saturday August 9, 2025 - HIKE IN - no stock
Meet up at 10:00 at Northern end of trail
Details about Renwyck (#138) & Antelope (#141)
Directions: (due to roads being closed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZuZySjSC1TiAoiZA
From Ola - North on NF-618, follow the signs to Sage Hen NF-626, at Sage Hen
Antelope camp ground turn left onto NF-609 and travel north. Turn right at NF-653
cross bridge. Don't just follow your GPS!
Contact: Lisa Baer project@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Trail
Project - West Central Mountains
Saturday August 30, 2025 Meet up at 10:00
Details on this project
Project Leader: Lisa Baer projects@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
September
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
September 4,
2024 (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
SBBCH
Public Event - Highway 52 Road Clean-up
Wednesday
September 10, 2024 17:00 - 18:30 (5-6:30 pm)
Wild Rose Park, Highway 52, Emmett Idaho (park by the dam)
Road cleanup typically takes around 90 minutes to complete.
Wear good walking shoes and bring gloves, Safety vests and bags will be
provided.
Project Leader: Bart Baer (9160 230-2991
BCHI Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday September 20, 2025 08:00 - 16:00
Location: P1FCU Admin Building, 1025 Warner Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501
Details of meeting and reserved lodging
Contact: Pamela Winalski 509-330-0227 if you have questions
End of Season Horse Camping Trip
Kennally Creek Trail Head - Paddy Flat Road
September 19-21 (Friday-Sunday) 
Easy trailer parking and access to stock water, good locations for high lines!
Details about Kennally Creek Trail Head and trails
Join us for a weekend of great food and fun rides in this great location.
Contact Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
October
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting - Thursday,
October 02, 2025
- 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
Cancelled for 2025 - Started planning to late.
See link for 2026 details!
Educational Event
- Trail Volunteer Advanced Sawyers
Details about the Sawyer Workshop (Click
Here)
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
November
2025
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting -
Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1226
End
of Season Potluck & Party - Saturday Nov 22, 2025 16:00 - 19:00
(4pm-7pm)
Location: (NEW) Gem & Tonic - Emmett Event Space
1109 South Washington Street, Emmett ID
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326 RSV
party@sbbchidaho.org
December 2025
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -
Thursday, Dec 04, 2025 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Chapter Elections - Season Wrap-up
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
End
of another great year!
