Sawtooth Back Country Horsemen: dedicated to the ultimate goal of insuring that public lands remain open to the recreational use of stock
We represent the local and national interests of trail riders living in the Wood River Valley area of Idaho. We need YOUR voice JOIN US
We are a chapter of the statewide Back Country Horsemen of Idaho www.bchi.org and in turn, the national Back Country Horsemen of America www.backcountryhorse.com - all non-profit organizations
The Sawtooth BCH chapter functions on its own with our own bylaws, officers, activities and work projects. We have two state Directors who represent our chapter at BCHI Directors Meetings.
The purpose of this organization shall be:
1. To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's backcountry and wilderness.
2. To work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
3. To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource.
4. To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the backcountry resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
5. To foster harmony between horseback riders and all other trail users by promoting etiquette and cooperative behaviors such as Leave No Trace techniques that will minimize adverse impact on our precious shared resources
For the week of July 22 - July 29, 2010 SEASONAL TRAIL, ROAD AND SHEEP UPDATE:
Open Trails: • Apollo Creek notes: Trail is clear of all down trees and routine maintenance performed by KRD trail crew. KRD trail crew also cleared and maintained the trail down to the Norton Lakes trailhead. • Adams Lake Creek Connector notes: Open. Trail crew improved drainage completed routine maintenance the week of June 13th. Wildflowers are spectacular right now! • Baker Lake notes: Trail is clear of all down trees and routine maintenance performed by KRD trail crew • Bullion Connector notes: Open • Castle Creek: Open, clear of down trees and routine maintenance performed by KRD trail crew. • Chocolate Gulch notes: Open. Trail is in great shape and is clear of all down trees and routine maintenance performed by KRD trail crew. • Citizens Trail notes: Open. • Corral Creek notes: Open • Cow Creek notes: Open • Federal Gulch Notes: Open, free of down trees and maintained by KRD trail crew. • Fox Creek/Fox Loop notes: Open. Griffin Butte-Adams Gulch notes: Open. • Easley Gulch: (aka Curlies) Open, cleared on June 19. • Harpers Trail notes: Open. • Hidden Valley notes: Open
