The Rockhound 2020 Adventure Auction Item a Hit.

2021-08-15T11:03:57-07:00

The Rockhound Auction adventure Rocks! For Ivan Matthews and Teresa Hunt it was the adventure of the season.  With Guides Rose Schroeder and Linda Buchanan they were treated to the many delights of the Shuswap.  With main camp in Salmon Arm, at Rose's family farm, daily excursions went out either by quad or horseback, rain or shine, sprained ankle ( Teresa ) or not.  The food was magnificent, accomodations superb and adventures lively.  It was several of the best days the two successful auction bidders could have wished for.   Money well spent they agreed. [...]

The Rockhound 2020 Adventure Auction Item a Hit.2021-08-15T11:03:57-07:00

Memekay Camp Auction Item Adventure

2021-08-15T11:03:09-07:00

My husband & I just returned a few days ago from this amazing Two- day trip. We were treated to fabulous guided trail rides; sightseeing/exploring the gorgeous country side around Memekay checking out the fossils, the Big Tree, swimming holes, and endless laughter! We want to give a big shout out to Deb & Dennis Oakman & Ian & Sandy Compton our incredible hosts for the 2020 Two- day Memekay Camp Guided Adventure auction item that we purchased on line as a fund raiser last June. If this auction item comes up again, Jump on it; you don’t want to [...]

Memekay Camp Auction Item Adventure2021-08-15T11:03:09-07:00

Upcoming free webinar! Horse Camping 101

2021-06-06T09:53:23-07:00

    We hope you enjoyed our last webinar on "where" to go camping with your horse.  This month we are bringing you a webinar on “how” to go camping with your horse. Rose, Linda and Sharon from Back Country Horsemen of BC will be presenting a Horse Camping 101 Webinar covering everything from pre-trip trailer maintenance to Leave No Trace principles.          These ladies have a wealth of knowledge and an enormous amount of experience camping with their horses. If you are new to camping with your horse, come learn the ropes or if you are a seasoned camper, learn about [...]

Upcoming free webinar! Horse Camping 1012021-06-06T09:53:23-07:00

Observation Challenge at Seal Bay Nature Park.

2021-06-21T15:43:39-07:00

2021/06/02 From  BCHBC  North Vancouver Island Chapter near Comox COVID restrictions have put a damper on events and activities for local nonprofits and recreational organizations, and the Back Country Horsemen of BC’s North Vancouver Island  chapter (BCHBC-NVI) is no exception. To encourage their members on horseback, as well as hikers, joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers, to get out to explore this summer, the group has planned a free, COVID-compliant special ‘Observation Challenge’ at the Seal Bay Nature Park. “We developed this activity for individuals and families to participate in small groups, at their leisure, from July 1 to August 31,” explains [...]

Observation Challenge at Seal Bay Nature Park.2021-06-21T15:43:39-07:00

O.R.C launches BC Trail Days!

2021-05-06T11:15:38-07:00

THE OUTDOOR RECREATION COUNCIL OF BC PRESENTS                                                BC TRAILS DAY   The outdoors has proven to be an invaluable resource to British Columbians during the pandemic. To help give back to the trails and outdoor spaces that we love, the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is launching BC Trails Day on Saturday, June 5, 2021. WHAT IS BC TRAILS DAY? Part of the international celebration of Trails Day worldwide on June 5, BC Trails Day is dedicated to celebrating and caring for BC’s trail system, educating about responsible recreation and helping more British Columbians enjoy trails and outdoor spaces. For [...]

O.R.C launches BC Trail Days!2021-05-06T11:15:38-07:00

BCHBC Insurance Committee openings available

2021-03-18T10:32:00-07:00

Hello everyone, Our long-time Insurance Coordinators, Lisa Galanov and Linda Buchanan have retired. Lisa Galanov Linda Buchanan We are sorry to lose their knowledge and expertise and want to thank them sincerely for the dedication, service and hard work they have given to our members and this important aspect of BCHBC activities. We are therefore seeking two volunteers to join our BCHBC Insurance Committee.  This is a great opportunity to serve BCHBC and learn how insurance covers our members and all their varied activities. Volunteers will: 1. Have some previous experience working in insurance – ideally, [...]

BCHBC Insurance Committee openings available2021-03-18T10:32:00-07:00

Hello and Goodbye

2021-03-21T08:13:40-07:00

New BCHBC Coordinator for Saddle Up Magazine submissions After 10 long years of coordinating BCHBC articles for Saddle Up Magazine, Okanagan chapter member Juanita Gibney is letting go of the reins. Juanita is no stranger to us members as she was also the soul of Logowear for many years, taking the Store from a few white logo-imprinted                 Juanita Gibney T-shirts and ball caps to the fabulous and desirable array of items we’ve come to expect.  (I remember the store openings at Rendezvous resembling Boxing Day stampedes.)  Juanita, you truly deserve [...]

Hello and Goodbye2021-03-21T08:13:40-07:00

Membership Draw Winners!

2021-02-17T12:07:26-08:00

Membership Draw winners!   As of January 31st, memberships renewed amounted to 321 people! We are very happy to announce the winners of the membership draw as seen on the video recently sent out by Constant Contact 1st place is Kenneth Matthews from Alberni chapter.  He wins the $125 gift                certificate to the BCHBC store. 2nd place is Joan Bourke from North Cariboo chapter.  She wins 2 BCHBC                 glasses and 2 bottles of Quails Gate wine to fill them with. 3rd place is Larry Baillie of North Vancouver Island chapter.  He wins the                $30 gift certificate to the [...]

Membership Draw Winners!2021-02-17T12:07:26-08:00

Water Treatment in the Back Country

2021-02-17T12:56:38-08:00

Water Treatment in the Back Country   Choosing clean sources prolongs filter life.   While travelling in the outdoors it is highly recommended that some form of treatment be done on all water you drink from natural sources. What type of water treatment you use will depend on the size of group you commonly travel in, the length of time you commonly travel for, what time of year and the research you do before buying. MSR Gravity feed filter A good rule of thumb is to purchase the best quality device you can afford, that will cover [...]

Water Treatment in the Back Country2021-02-17T12:56:38-08:00

Persistence reaps rewards for BCHBC

2021-02-18T12:38:34-08:00

January 22, 2021.  BCHBC members headed by Aldergrove chapter had a good meeting with BC Parks regarding horses and parking of horse trailers at Golden Ears Provincial Park in Maple Ridge. A real need for designated equine parking spaces at Golden Ears Provincial Park. BC Parks has agreed to install signs indicating designated horse trailer parking at the Main Corral parking lot for 4 or 5 spots.  When camping opens in May 2021 there will  also be a new horse trailer parking lot on the road to the group campsites. Park Rangers will issue warning tickets to non [...]

Persistence reaps rewards for BCHBC2021-02-18T12:38:34-08:00
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