Please note that BCH Missoula is not a stable or horse-leasing organization. We welcome members from all experience levels but generally, we do not provide horses for clinics, trail rides, or pack trips (with limited exceptions).
Standing events
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.. Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. except December, February, June, July, and August. The Membership Round Up fundraiser is held the last Saturday in February.
Upcoming Missoula Chapter Meetings & Events:
This list includes events hosted by our chapter as well as affiliate events, which are marked with an asterisk (*)
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 pm: Last general membership meeting before the summer break! Hear about the Burnt Trail Cabin project and sign up for this ride.
Sunday, May 19: Wildflower Ride at Marshall Mountain. Contact Dan at 406-258-6467 for more information and to register as there is limited parking.
Saturday, June 1: National Trails Day, clean up event at Blue Mountain Trailhead.
Wednesday, Sept. 18: First membership meeting following summer break. Details to come!
Packing Clinics with Smoke Elser
Smoke will offer two-day packing clinics at his iconic barn on the following dates. BCH Missoula members receive a discounted price! Contact Smoke at 406-549-2820 for more information.
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2
Please note that the Aug. 25 and 25 pack class has been canceled
Pack and camping trips
Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23: Camp and ride rendezvous at the Blackfoot Clearwater Game Range, hosted by the Backcountry Horsemen of Montana. Contact Ken Brown with more information.
Wednesday, June 26 to Sunday, June 30: ***Waitlist only*** Trail project to re-strain the Burnt Cabin, leaving from the Monture Trailhead. Pack stock can be provided if you only have a riding horse. Contact Mark Wright for more information at 406-531-2455.
Friday, July 26 to Wednesday, July 31: Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation trail crew pack in, leaving from the Indian Meadows Trailhead (northeast of Lincoln, Mont.) Others are welcome to join for day rides and camping. Contact Dan Harper for more information.
Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 17: Great Burn Conservation Alliance trail crew pack in. Leaving from the North Fork of Fish Creek. Contact Dan Harper for more information.
Sunday, Aug. 25 to Friday, Aug. 29: West Pioneer pack trip, led by Taylor Orr. Contact Ken Brown at 406-370-7374 for more information.
Thursday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 15: Great Burn Conservation Alliance trail crew pack in. Leaving from the North Fork of Fish Creek. Contact Dan Harper for more information. Others are welcome to join for day rides and camping.
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