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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T183000
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CREATED:20260316T125436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T130121Z
UID:1538-1775494800-1775500200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Poker Ride Planning Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meet to discuss/work out the details of the poker ride.  Who’s doing what and how things are progressing.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/poker-ride-planning-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Bar and Grill
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/03/Poker-Ride-Route-2026_1-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260209T165102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165102Z
UID:1521-1775901600-1775926800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Prepare for Our Poker Ride - Ready to Ride @ 10am
DESCRIPTION:Description: Begin clearing poker ride route and roads of down material/rocks so EMS vehicles can access all card stations. Poker Ride will be held 5/16. \nREADY TO RIDE @10am \nWhat to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, hand loppers\, hand pruners\, hand saw\, gloves\, food\, water\, flagging\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/prepare-for-our-poker-ride-ready-to-ride-10am-2/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/01/Trail-Clearing1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T132302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185445Z
UID:1267-1776106800-1776112200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, Plains/Paradise Senior Center (205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT.) at 7pm.
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome. \nThe meeting will be held at the Plains/Paradise Senior Center (205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT.) at 7pm.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-34/
LOCATION:Errecarts’ Residence\, 17 Baldy View Lane\, Plains\, MT.\, 59859
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260108T132824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154132Z
UID:1331-1776384000-1777161599@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:RAC Road Clearing (Road 887) - Completed 4/14 je
DESCRIPTION:Description: Clear road 887 (Weeksville) of winter debris (rocks\, fallen and bent over trees and brush). \nAs a result of the rain/wind events in December 2025 and another snow/wind event in March 2026\, there are moderate-to-heavy debris loads on roads.  Debris for the first 3.25 miles has been cut to facilitate removal with equipment set to occur on 4/17.  Members can help by slightly moving material to enable equipment to grasp debris.  Some minor sawing may also be necessary. \n  \n \n  \nTrack your hours and mileage\, report to John Errecart \n  \nMiles: Approximately 3.25 miles on road 887.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/rac-road-clearing-road-887/
LOCATION:Forest Service Road 887\, Mile Marker 68.5 Highway 200
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260108T134818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153748Z
UID:1341-1776470400-1776470400@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:RAC Road Clearing (Road #5587) - Completed 4/17
DESCRIPTION:Description: Clear road 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks\, fallen and bent over trees and brush). \nAs a result of the rain/wind events in December 2025\, expect moderate-to-heavy debris loads on roads.  Clearing may need use of wheel/tracked equipment to remove large debris accumulations. \n \nHow to help/What to bring:  Continue earlier clearing of roads 887 and 5587 by yourself or with others\, remove all material from roadway from the 3-mile switchback on road 5587 to the switchback just above the 6-mile marker. \nTrack your hours and mileage\, report to John Errecart \nMiles: Approximately 3 miles on road 5587. \n  \nTrail Boss:  All members
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/rac-road-clearing-road-5587-8/
LOCATION:Forest Service Road 887\, Mile Marker 68.5 Highway 200
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2022/11/3-to-6-mile-5587.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260209T165512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165512Z
UID:1524-1776506400-1776531600@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Continue to Prepare for Poker Ride - Ready to Ride @10am
DESCRIPTION:Description: Continue clearing poker ride route and roads of down material/rocks so EMS vehicles can access all card stations. Poker Ride will be held 5/16. \nREADY TO RIDE @10am \nWhat to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, hand loppers\, hand pruners\, hand saw\, gloves\, food\, water\, flagging\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/continue-to-prepare-for-poker-ride-ready-to-ride-10am-4/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/02/Iron-Mountain1-rotated.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260108T135442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153853Z
UID:1344-1776556800-1778975999@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:RAC Road Clearing (Road 5587) - Completed 4/17 je
DESCRIPTION:Description: Clear road 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks\, fallen and bent over trees and brush). \nAs a result of the rain/wind events in December 2025\, expect moderate-to-heavy debris loads on roads.  Clearing may need use of wheel/tracked equipment to remove large debris accumulations. \n \nHow to help/What to bring:  Continue earlier clearing of roads 887 and 5587 by yourself or with others\, remove all material from roadway from the switchback just above the 6 mile marker on road 5587 to the pedestrian Big Hole Lookout trailhead just above the 9 mile marker on road 5587. \nTrack your hours and mileage\, report to John Errecart \nMiles: Approximately 3.1 miles on road 5587. \n   \nTrail Boss:  All members \n  \n \n\n  \nCarrie helps clears the last three miles of the road to the Big Hole Trailhead of debris.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/rac-road-clearing-road-5587-9/
LOCATION:Forest Service Road 887\, Mile Marker 68.5 Highway 200
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260324T171440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171440Z
UID:1550-1776792600-1776798000@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Lolo National Forest\, Forest Plan Revision Community Meeting 4/21/26
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will host a series of community meetings in April 2026 to discuss the Lolo National Forest’s land management plan revision. Lolo National Forest Supervisor Ben Johnson will outline the current efforts to create the draft plan and draft environmental impact statement. Johnson will also explain what the public can expect from the revision process this year. Events will be hosted in communities across the forest and online. The following events will be held in April. \n  \n\nApril 21\, 2026: Lolo National Forest Plan Revision Community Meeting\, Thompson Falls High School\, Thompson Falls\, Montana\, 5:30-7 p.m.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/lolo-national-forest-forest-plan-revision-community-meeting-4-21-26/
LOCATION:Thompson Falls High School\, 601 Golf Street\, Thompson Falls\,
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260108T134023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154526Z
UID:1337-1777075200-1777161599@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:RAC Road Clearing (Road #5587) - Completed 4/17 je
DESCRIPTION:Description: Clear road 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks\, fallen and bent over trees and brush). \nAs a result of the rain/wind events in December 2025\, then snow/wind event in March 2026\, there are moderate-to-heavy debris loads on roads.  As of 4/11 the road is passable but needs many rocks removed and fallen trees total removed from the road prism.  Currently numerous trees have only been partially removed (wide enough for a pickup to pass). \n \nHow to help/What to bring:  Continue earlier clearing of roads 887 and 5587 by yourself or with others\, remove all material from roadway from the 3-mile switchback on road 5587 to the switchback just above the 6-mile marker. \nTrack your hours and mileage\, report to John Errecart \n   \nMiles: Approximately 3 miles on road 5587. \nTrail Boss:  All members
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/rac-road-clearing-road-5587-7/
LOCATION:Forest Service Road 887\, Mile Marker 68.5 Highway 200
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2022/11/1-to-3-mile-5587.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260130T140521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153637Z
UID:1400-1777111200-1777136400@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Prepare for Our Poker Ride - Next prep day May 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Description: Continue clearing poker ride route and roads of down material/rocks so EMS vehicles can access all card stations. Poker Ride will be held 5/16. \nREADY TO RIDE @10am \nWhat to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, hand loppers\, hand pruners\, hand saw\, gloves\, food\, water\, flagging\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/prepare-for-our-poker-ride-ready-to-ride-10-am/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/02/Iron-Mountain3-rotated.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260130T140311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T170259Z
UID:1398-1777716000-1777741200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Continue to Prepare for Poker Ride - Ready to Ride @10 am
DESCRIPTION:Description: Continue to clear and flag trail\, clear roads of down material/rocks so EMS vehicles can   access all card stations. Poker Ride will be held 5/16. \nREADY TO RIDE @10am \nWhat to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, hand loppers\, hand pruners\, hand saw\, gloves\, food\, water\, flagging\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/continue-to-prepare-for-poker-ride-ready-to-ride-10-am/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/02/Falls-Flat1-rotated.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260130T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T113434Z
UID:1396-1778061600-1778086800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Continue to Prepare for Poker Ride - Ready to Ride @ 10am
DESCRIPTION:Description: Continue to clear and flag trail\, clear roads of down material/rocks so EMS vehicles can   access all card stations. Poker Ride will be held 5/16. \nREADY TO RIDE @10am \nWhat to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, hand loppers\, hand pruners\, hand saw\, gloves\, food\, water\, flagging\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/continue-to-prepare-for-poker-ride-ready-to-ride-10am-3/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/01/Trail-Clearing1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260505T120105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T120604Z
UID:1577-1778338800-1778346000@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Bob Marshall Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Bob Marshall Wilderness with Smoke Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi\, \nMay 9\, 2026 at 3:00pm MTN \nRegister Soon @ https://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fconta.cc%2F4dbuAmn&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe75b0703801%2F4a5e4c17-8bcb-40bf-806d-a759f8337426.png
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/tales-from-the-bob-marshall-wilderness/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/05/Tales-from-the-Bob-Marshall-Wilderness.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T132439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T132439Z
UID:1269-1778526000-1778531400@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-35/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2024/12/IMG_5107-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260130T135320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T135731Z
UID:1391-1778839200-1778864400@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Poker Ride: Pre-Ride\, Ready to Ride @ 10am
DESCRIPTION:Description: Ride Poker ride route to ensure flagging is still up and intervisible\, install route arrow signs and paint arrows on ground with landscaping paint. What to Bring/How to Help: Stock\, flagging\, signs\, stakes\, staples\, landscaping paint\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/poker-ride-pre-ride-ready-to-ride-10am-3/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/01/Trail-Clearing2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260130T133402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143351Z
UID:1387-1778914800-1778950800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Wild Horse Plains BCH Poker Ride
DESCRIPTION:What to Bring/How to Help:   Participants should bring all-weather gear. \nChapter members can help by staffing registration table\, card stations\, setup tables\, chairs\, etc. \nTo access a Poker Ride Registration form please click on the following link: \nhttps://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/02/WHPBCH-Poker-Ride-Registration.pdf
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/wild-horse-plains-bch-poker-ride-3/
LOCATION:Jones Ranch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/01/2026-Flier.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260407T160434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160434Z
UID:1556-1779282000-1779292800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Savenac 6th Graders Outdoors Days
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on experience for 6th graders at their Outdoor School demonstrating packing-in\, setting-up\, breaking down and packing up a wilderness camp utilizing stock.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/savenac-6th-graders-outdoors-days/
LOCATION:Savenac Nursery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/04/Camp-Bright-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260519T174550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130626Z
UID:1587-1780146000-1780160400@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Equine First Aid Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 30th at 10 Marsh Lane in Plains\, MT from 1pm-5pm for FREE Equine First Aid Seminar presented by Jack Gillette DVM. \n  \nFREE EQUINE FIRST AID SEMINAR FLIER
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/equine-first-aid-seminar/
LOCATION:Reads’ Shop\, 10 Marsh Lane\, Plains\, MT\, 59859\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/05/FREE-Equine-First-Aid-Seminar-1.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T144145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165144Z
UID:1309-1780617600-1781481599@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Big Hole Area Trail Clearing\, Lookout Opening and Campout. Celebrate National Trails Day.
DESCRIPTION:Participate one or multiple days from June 5th to June 14th as we campout at the gravel pit (also known as the new equine Big Hole Lookout trailhead) and clear area trails\, open up the lookout and to get it ready for the rental season beginning June 10th. \nChapter provides weed seed free hay and 200 gallons of potable water (could use help 6/4 towing trailers (2) with hay and water to the gravel pit.  Also\, back down when we’re finished). \nHow to help: Clear the two roads behind the yearlong gate closures of woody debris and rocks using stock\, ATVs\, UTVs or pickups for access. Help with clearing the other several trails in the area.  Help open and clean the lookout. \nThe work is directly related to our Challenge Cost Share agreement and the RAC grant we renewed the fall of 2023.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/big-hole-area-trail-clearing-lookout-opening-and-campout-celebrate-national-trails-day-2/
LOCATION:Big Hole Lookout – Gravel Pit Trailhead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/01/2026-National-Trails-Day-Campout-Flier.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T132612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T132650Z
UID:1271-1780945200-1780945200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-36/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2024/12/IMG_5107-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260507T124236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T124236Z
UID:1582-1781740800-1782086399@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Annual State BCH Rendezvous - Register by June 5th
DESCRIPTION:Rendezvous Schedule \nCoffee will be available every morning. \nIf you bring stock\, weed free hay is required. \nPlease use bio security for your stock i.e. water troughs. \nThe Monture Guard Station complex will be available on Wednesday\, June 17th and some people will arrive then. \nWade Murphy’s horsemanship clinic is scheduled for Friday June 19 at 1-4pm \nFun rides at your leisure. \nSaturday night Community Dinner \nSupper/Potluck at 6:00pm  ($15 per meal) \nPulled pork\, baked beans\, coleslaw and paper products/utensils provided. \nBring your favorite dessert to share after dinner. \nPlease mail the names and meal payment to: \nBCH of Missoula \nP.O. Box 2121 \nMissoula\, Mt 59806 \nMail No later than June 5 to ensure enough food  \nMonture Guard Station Pasture Fencing Project \nThe objective for the Fencing Project is to support the Forest Service Packing Program by assisting Seeley Lake Ranger District in fencing a new proposed pasture. \nHistory: The area was evaluated and a report done in 2020 by Rachel Fiegley\, former Seeley Lake Ranger. \nThe project of clearing the acreage was started in 2024 by Keith Guschausky\, a Forest Service Packer and former BCH member. Keith used a Skid steer with a timber grabber to start the process of making burn piles. At that time materials for the fencing project were purchased by Seeley Lake Ranger district and stockpiled until the project could be started. Since then the Forest Service has had major layoffs with seasonal employees. The project was looked at as a three-year project to fence\, remove slash and treat weeds and non-native grasses. \nNote: Keith Guswchausky passed away April 28\, 2025\, of cancer. \nBack Country Horseman proposed Volunteer work project would involve putting up barbless fence wire and “T” posts. The Forest Service is going to put in ”H” braces at corners and specified distances along the fence line. \nTools that volunteers could bring if they have them (but not required) are fencing pliers\, “T” post pounders\, tape measure\, wire puller and any other tools you may have that would be helpful. \nPersonal protection clothing recommended such as boots\, long sleeve shirts\, and work gloves along with eye and ear protection. \nNote: This fencing project is completely voluntary. 
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/annual-state-bch-rendezvous-register-by-june-5th/
LOCATION:Monture Guard Station\, Seeley Ranger District\, Lolo\, NF\, Seeley Ranger District
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/05/Annual-Rendezvous.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260322T155126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T124907Z
UID:1544-1782432000-1782691199@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Foundational Horsemanship Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Plains\, Montana for a three-day horsemanship clinic at Sanders County Fairgrounds\, June 26-28th\, 2026. Choose from a morning groundwork session or an afternoon in-the-saddle class\, each designed to strengthen confidence\, leadership\, timing\, and feel.  Limited to 10 riders.  Both mules and horses welcome.  Two separate session per day\, over three consecutive days.  Morning sessions from 9-12 covers fundamental groundwork.  Afternoon sessions\, 1-4\, will be in the saddle.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/foundational-horsemanship-clinic/
LOCATION:Sanders County Fairgrounds\, 30 River Road\, Plains\, MT\, 59859\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2026/03/Wade-Murphy-Flier-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T132752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T132752Z
UID:1273-1783969200-1783974600@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\,7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting7pm/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2024/12/IMG_5107-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T132905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T132905Z
UID:1275-1786388400-1786393800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-37/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T042925Z
UID:1296-1786665600-1787011199@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Big Hole Lookout Maintenance Days
DESCRIPTION:Several projects to complete including: \nEnlarge hole for bolt passing through shutter and window on shutter right of door (facing door from exterior). Smooth and paint interior sill where wood has been carved away to facility shutter closure. Shutter very difficult to close currently. Two people for 1/2 day. Battery operated drill with wood bit\, flat cutter Dewalt battery tool\, green paint. \nScrape\, sand and paint LO chipping paint on exterior. 2 people for 1/2 day. White exterior paint\, battery operated sander with sandpaper. Due to the harsh environment this is an annual activity. \nScrape\, sand and paint inside of lookout. 2 people for one day. Green interior paint\, battery operated sander with sandpaper. \nCut dead/down LP located on Spring Crk trail below outhouse for stove size firewood (15″). Cut\, stack and cover wood for renters to retrieve. \nCut green trees near the lookout. Limb\, skid and stack the cut green trees near the firewood cache where they can dry out and be cut to stove size in the future.  After felling and limbing\, buck the tree bole (log) into lengths that can be carried by two folks to the cache site. \nCamping at the gravel pit or some may choose to stay at the lookout. \n        
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/big-hole-lookout-maintenance-days-2/
LOCATION:Big Hole Lookout – Gravel Pit Trailhead
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T133215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T133215Z
UID:1279-1789412400-1789417800@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-39/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T133713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T133713Z
UID:1285-1791831600-1791837000@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-42/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T145407Z
UID:1318-1792022400-1792108799@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Big Hole Lookout Closure
DESCRIPTION:Help with winterizing the lookout by removing freezable items (paint)\, closing shutters\, wrapping the mattress\, taking down the highline\, installing storm door\, pouring 20 gallons of water into outhouse vault\, placing rodent bait stations\, return fire extinguisher to district for annual service\, return lime container to district for refill\, etc. \nEncourage Forest Service personnel to accompany our members to familiarize FS with closure procedures. \nMid-October we’ll be heading up to winterize the lookout. \nCheryl removes the struts holding the shutters as we close down the lookout for the winter. \n \n 
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/big-hole-lookout-closure-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T133837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T133837Z
UID:1287-1794250800-1794256200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting\, 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.  Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.  Occasionally meetings ae held at alternative locations\, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/monthly-meeting-7pm-43/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T214544
CREATED:20260107T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T134202Z
UID:1289-1796490000-1796497200@bchmt.org
SUMMARY:Potluck Christmas Celebration @ 5pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:Annual Potluck Christmas Party and monthly meeting at the Plains Senior Center.  Bring an exchange gift of $20 or less if you’d like to participate in the gift exchange.  Chapter will provide a meat\, members provide a side dish\, desserts\, etc.
URL:https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/event/potluck-christmas-celebration-5pm-8pm/
LOCATION:Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center\,\, 205 W. Meany\, Plains\, MT
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