Crosscut and Chainsaw training
2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Clint Schwalm, 8229 Thorpe Road, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Good afternoon,
As you know the BCHMT State Convention is happening here in Bozeman in a couple of weeks. One of the events is a crosscut saw competition. It’s kinda fun and challenging at the same time. We are having several categories:
Men Singles
Women Singles
Men Pairs
Women Pairs
Co-Ed Pairs
So, just in case anyone is interested in sawing in a competition but not sure about their technique or abilities or their heart rate, we will be holding some “training” or “conditioning” sessions to get people familiar with using a crosscut saw. The actual time to cut through a 10-12″ log will be around 45 – 60 seconds. If you’re hesitant because you think you might not be able to keep the saw moving for a full minute this training session will be a good place to find out. You’ll be able to compete in the Singles category AND get a partner and compete in the Pairs category AND get a partner of the opposite sex and compete in the Co-Ed category. Or you can do any one of those.
We will also be having some chainsaw training along with the crosscut training described above. If you are anxious to get out on the trail and clear downed trees with a chainsaw but don’t have the skills to be able to get certified by the Forest Service, we can help you. We will have experienced sawyers there to give everyone the help they need to operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently. Please note that this training is not a substitute for the actual certification test that the Forest Service will require.
Right now, we are planning a session for Sunday March 15th at 1:00 pm and another session on Saturday March 21st at 1:00 pm. We will provide necessary PPE in addition to the saws. We will meet at Clint’s house at 8229 Thorpe Road.
If you have any questions, you can call or text me at 575-639-9091

Lew Goodpasture

2026 Back Country Horsemen of Montana Convention
2026-03-27 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Get all the latest information at the Convention Web Page

Training for new sawyers
2026-04-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Bozeman Ranger District, 3710 Fallon St # C, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
There will be new sawyer training available on April 1 from 9 AM to around 2PM starting at the Bozeman District Office at 3710 Fallon St # C, Bozeman, MT 59718 followed by the field work resuming after the classroom session that will last a couple of hours at Chestnut Mountain off the Trail Creek exit.
Please text or email Laurie Connelly if you want to participate in this training so she can notify the Forest Service of how many to expect for the training.
Email: lcconnelly@yahoo.com
Phone: 406-579-2859

GVBCH Board Meeting Canceled
2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:00 | First Security Bank, 2046 Cattail St, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
Canceled due to weather.

GVBCH General Meeting Canceled
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | First Security Bank, 2046 Cattail St, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States
The meeting was canceled due to weather.

Gallatin Valley Tack Swap
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Springhill Community Ranch, 4228 Springhill Community Rd, Belgrade, MT, 59714, United States

Wednesday Trail Clearing
2026-05-06 09:00 - 17:00 | MT
From: deopsomer@gmail.com
All –
Lew is out of town this week but the trails are dry enough to head out earlier than normal this year. So, we’re planning on going up Asbestos Creek TH/Karst this Wednesday. Meet at the trailhead a10AM.
If you plan on going, please let me know, so I know how many people are coming.
THX
Mark DeOpsomer

BCHMT State Board Meeting
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Deer Lodge Elks Lodge 1737, 230 Main St, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722-1055, United States

Wednesday Trail Crew
2026-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 | MT

GVBCH Board Meeting
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:00 | First Security Bank, 2046 Cattail St, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States

GVBCH General Meeting
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | First Security Bank, 2046 Cattail St, Bozeman, MT, 59718, United States

Saturday Trail Crew
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | MT

National Trails Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | MT

Mule Days
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-15 | Hamilton, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States

Endurance Ride
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-15 | MT

BCHMT Rendezvous
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | MT

GVBCH Board Meeting
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:00 | MT

GVBCH Ice Cream Social
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | MT

Pony Poker Ride
2026-06-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Sitz Angus Ranch, 37 Sitz Rd, Harrison, MT, 59735, United States

FS Pack-In to Hellroaring North Fork Junction
2026-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead, Fs 121, Gallatin Gateway, MT, United States

FS Pack-Out from Hellroaring North Fork Junction
2026-06-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead, Fs 121, Gallatin Gateway, MT, United States

Big Sky Draft Horse Show
2026-06-26 10:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Little Jo E-70 Park, Little Joe E-70 Park, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722, United States
