The History of the BCHO
The first efforts to create a state organization in Oregon were made by Flathead BCH members Roland Cheek and Jack Watts, in 1977, in Enterprise. However, nothing permanent occurred until …
Wilderness Issues Data Survey
The Wilderness Issues Data Survey has been put on the website. The purpose of the survey is to provide BCHO with objective, documented information to have future conversations with the …
How do I get there??
Let’s say you are new to the area and you would like to go to Cherry Creek. The conversation would go something like this: “You can head West on 140 …
One Step Forward, One Covid19 Step Back
One never knows what the day will bring, or the last four months! Many BCHO Chapters have had to put their projects on hold, Sourdough Chapter included. Best laid plans …
From the BCHO President
We are in most interesting times. I hope everyone is well and staying healthy. We are experiencing a summer where we have been limited with the activities we are allowed …
Camps and Trails to Put On Your “To-Do-List”
I know that we all have all been stuck inside to some degree but that should not stop us from planning our next adventure with friends. Who better to help …
Leave No Trace for Horsemen – The Essential Outdoor Ethic for the Horseman
What is Leave No Trace? It is a National educational program designed to instill an outdoor ethic and to teach minimum impact skills to recreationists, which will help protect the …
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon response to the Public Comment to BLM Proposed E-Bike Regulations
As you probably know, the Secretary of the Interior is proposing to allow electric bikes, or E-bikes, on all non-motorized trails where mountain bikes are currently allowed. This change threatens …