Horse and Mule Packing Clinic
2023-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kristy Sheehan’s Arena, 128 River Road East, Plains, MT, 59859, United States
All-day, hands-on packing clinic with decker pack saddles.
Stock, equipment and lunch provided by Wild Horse Plains Back Country Horsemen
Includes:
Saddling and adjusting a decker saddle
Building a manty load
Loading and unloading a mantied load onto/off of stock
Putting up a decker saddle
Taking care of manty and sling ropes
Other packing tools and methods

RAC Road Clearing (Roads 887 and 5587)
2023-04-01 08:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00
Description: Continue earlier work by clearing road 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks, fallen and bent over trees and brush) from the junction with the 887 road (Weeksville) to the switchback on the 5587 just above the 3-mile marker.
How to help/What to bring: Clear roads by yourself or with others, remove all material from roadway.
Track your hours and mileage, report to John Errecart
Miles: Approximately 3.2 on Rd 5587.
Trail Boss: All members

Spring Trail Ride Prep
2023-04-08 09:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00
Ride/Clear trail(s) in the Little Thompson area to prepare for the spring trail ride on 4/22 as weather permits. Tools: Chainsaw, hand clippers, hand saws, etc.
What to Bring/How to Help: hand clipper, hand saws, help by holding stock, clear trail of cut material, etc.
Riding Miles: 5-10
Trailboss: John Errecart

Monthly Meeting @ 7pm
2023-04-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-06-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-09 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center,, 205 W. Meany, Plains, MT
Our monthly meetings are on the second Monday of each month.
Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.
Occasionally meetings are held at alternate locations, such as members’ homes or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.

BCH of Montana State Convention
2023-04-14 11:00 - 2023-04-16 12:00 | Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 US Highway 93 N, Kalispell, 59901, United States
Attached is the information for folks so you can explore the website with the information on this year’s convention at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell.

| Welcome to Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead (bchmt.org)

There’s information on block hotel rooms, dry camping with/without power, etc.

The National Board Meeting will be at the Red Lion in Kalispell April 19-21st and there is information at the website for that too if you’re so inclined.

Spring Ride – limit seven horse trailers
2023-04-22 10:00 - 17:00
Description: Provide folks an opportunity to get out for an early 5-10 mile ride and introduce them to our BCH chapter.
How to Help/What to Bring: Help out by heating up a pot of beans, bring a dessert, setup/cook for barbecue hot dogs, build/tend to campfire at lunch site.
Trailboss: John Errecart

RAC Road Clearing (Roads 887 & 5587)
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-15 17:00
Description: Clear roads 887 (Weeksville) and 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks, fallen and bent over trees and brush).
How 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.
Track your hours and mileage, report to John Errecart
Miles: Approximately 3.1 miles on road 5587.
Trail Boss: All members

Prepare for our Poker Ride
2023-05-07 10:00 - 17:00
Description: Clear and flag trail, clear access roads of down material/rocks for the 5/20 club sponsored poker ride. Ready to ride at 10am
What to Bring/How to Help: Chainsaw, hand clippers, hand saws, etc.

Monthly Meeting - 7pm @ Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen's Center
2023-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center,, 205 W. Meany, Plains, MT
Meet at the regular place (Senior Citizen Center in Plains) at 7pm.
Our monthly meetings are on the second Monday of each month.
Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.

Continue to prepare for our Poker Ride
2023-05-13 10:00 - 17:00
Description: Clear and flag trail, clear access roads of down material/rocks for the 5/20 club sponsored poker ride. Ready to ride at 10am.
What to Bring/How to Help: Stock, hand loppers, hand pruners, hand saw, gloves, food, water, flagging, etc.

RAC Road Clearing (Roads 887 & 5587)
2023-05-15 08:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00
Description: Clear roads 887 (Weeksville) and 5587 (Big Hole Lookout) of winter debris (rocks, fallen and bent over trees and brush).
How to help/What to bring: Complete the clearing of road 5587 from the 6-mile switchback to the Big Hole Lookout trailhead. Clear roads by yourself or with others, remove all material from roadway.
Help is also needed with roadside weed spraying by towing water trailer for sprayer refills.
Track your hours and mileage, report to John Errecart
Miles: Approximately 3.2 miles on road 5587.
Trail Boss: All members

Poker Ride: Pre-ride – Ready to ride at 10am.
2023-05-19 10:00 - 17:00
Description: Ride Poker 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.

Wild Horse Plains BCH Poker Ride
2023-05-20 07:00 - 17:00 | Jones Ranch
WHPBCH-Poker Ride Registration: (click the link below the image to save and print form)

https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2023/02/WHPBCH-Poker-Ride-Registration-3-scaled.jpg
WHPBCH-Poker Ride Flyer

https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2023/03/2023-poker-ride-scaled.jpg

Description: Poker Ride
What to Bring/How to Help: Participants should bring all-weather gear. Chapter members can help by staffing registration table, card stations, setup tables, chairs, etc.

Big Hole Area Trail Clearing, Lookout Opening & campout; National Trails Day
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-12 17:00
Description: Clear trails/roads under Challenge Cost Share Agreement. Open and clean lookout prior to rental period (6/10). Participate one or multiple days during this period.
What to Bring/How to Help: Stock, chainsaw, weed seed free hay, water, camping gear, 4 wheelers, side-by-sides, etc.

National Trails Day
2023-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Wayside Bar and Grill, Trout Creek, MT.
Kick off the spring/summer hiking/biking/riding/camping season with a celebration of the outdoors at the Wayside Bar and Grill in Trout Creek, MT.

Plains-Superior YCC Packing Clinic
2023-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanders County Fairgrounds, 30 River Road, Plains, MT, 59859, United States
Hands-on packing clinic for YCC crewmembers working with the Forest Service out of Plains & Superior. What to Bring/How to Help: Stock, pack saddles, manties, ropes, camping items to manty. Click on the following to see the class agenda: https://bchmt.org/wp/plains/files/2023/01/YCC-2023-Packing-Class.pdf

Monture BCHMT Annual Rendezvous
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 | Monture Guard Station, Seeley Ranger District, Lolo, NF, Seeley Ranger District
2023 BCHMT Rendezvous Campout at Monture Ranger Station

Potluck and Monthly Meeting @ 6pm
2023-07-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Reads’ Residence, 11 Nob Hill Road, Plains, MT
WEATHER DEPENDENT: If raining/snowing, etc. we’ll meet at the Plains Senior Citizens Center @ 7pm.
Our monthly meetings are on the second Monday of each month.
Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.
Occasionally, such as this month, meetings are held at alternate locations, such as members’ homes or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.

Big Hole Lookout Maintenance
2023-08-18 08:00 - 2023-08-21 17:00 | Big Hole Lookout, Montana
Several projects to complete including replacement of the posts for the outdoor “Big Hole Lookout” sign, Stabilization of the entryway steps using mortar/cement and native rocks, repainting blistering interior paint and repainting exterior shutters.
Camping at the gravel pit or some may choose to stay at the lookout.

The Big Burn - 113th Anniversary Showing
2023-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Rex Theater – Thompson Falls, MT.
See the movie about the 1910 fires which burned over 3 million acres. The following day travel to Wallace ID to hike the Pulaski Tunnel where Edward Pulaski and his crew took shelter as they were over-run by the fire.

Potluck and Monthly Meeting @ 6pm
2023-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Errecarts’ Residence, 17 Baldy View Lane, Plains, MT., 59859

Potluck Christmas Party and Monthly Meeting @ 5pm
2023-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center,, 205 W. Meany, Plains, MT
Saturday, December 9th, 5pm: Annual Potluck Christmas Party and monthly meeting at the Plains Senior Center, 205 W. Meany, Plains MT.
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 side dish, desserts, etc.

Monthly Meeting @ 7pm
2024-02-12 07:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-12 07:00 - 20:30 | Plains/Paradise Senior Citizen’s Center,, 205 W. Meany, Plains, MT
Our meetings are on the second Monday of each month.
Visitors and potential new members are always welcome.
Occasionally meetings are held at alternate locations, such as a members’ home or other local public facilities and may be proceeded by a potluck meal.

BCH of Montana State Convention
2024-03-08 10:30 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Fairmont Hotsprings Resort, 1500 Fairmont Rd, Anaconda, MT, 59711, United States
Below is the link so you can explore the website with the information on this year’s convention at the Fairmont Hotsprings Resort in Anaconda MT.

https://bchmt.org/wp/event/bchmt-2024-state-convention/

RAC Road Clearing (Road 887) - Completed by Lori and Guy Hughes 3/19
2024-03-16 08:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | Forest Service Road 887, Mile Marker 68.5 Highway 200
Description: Clear road 887 (Weeksville) of winter debris (rocks, fallen and bent over trees and brush).
How to help/What to bring: Begin by clearing road 887 by yourself or with others, remove all material from roadway from the intersection of Highway 200/Forest Service Road #887 to the Big Hole Lookout Road #5587, approximately 3.1 miles.
Track your hours and mileage, report to John Errecart

Miles: Approximately 3.1 miles on road 887.
Trail Boss: All members
