Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Inc.
Wenas Valley Chapter Inc.
If you ride trails in the Central Cascades and enjoy horses, mules and the great outdoors, we welcome you to join our Chapter. If you're interested in backcountry riding and camping, great food, and doing your part to assure continued recreational opportunities on our public lands, then this is the organization for you.
You can make a difference by learning and teaching methods of responsible use of our public lands and have a great time in the process.
BCHW Wenas Valley Chapter activities include:
Volunteer Projects
We help the USFS maintain trails in the Naches Ranger District for all to enjoy, clean-up the wilderness, pack work crews and tools into the backcountry and build horse camps.
Packing In
We enjoy day rides and overnight campouts in the William O. Douglas Wilderness. Learn new trails and make new friends!
Leave No Trace Training
We support the BCHW and USFS by hosting "Leave No Trace" training at our campouts.
Packing Clinics
Fitting packs to animals, ponying animals, hobbling and staking out procedures are taught and practiced.
State and Federal Legislation
We track public land issues that affect access to recreation in the outdoors and communicate with legislators about horse/mule use.
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News & Events
Highcountry Highline Newsletter
Posted August 14, 2008
The August issue of the Highcountry Highline is now available on-line.
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General Membership Meeting
Posted July 28, 2008
The next general membership meeting for the Wenas Valley Chapter BCHW will be on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The meeting will be at the home of Mike and Susie Drougas. Potluck at 6:30 and meeting to follow. Bring your favorite dish, lawn chair and something to drink.
Directions: Take Hwy 12 off I-82 West. Go approximately 9 miles. Traveling north on your right, take Eschbach Road (by Fossem Fruit). Go approximately 1 mile to a "T" stop sign. Turn right and go to Shadbolt Road. Turn on Shadbolt road and go all the way to the end. The road leads into the driveway.
UPDATED July 21 Wenas Chapter 2008 Ride Schedule
Posted July 21, 2008
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Wenas Users Group Brochure
Posted June 03, 2008
Attached is the latest brochure from the Wenas Users Group.
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Deep Creek Scoping Letter - Comments Due May 1, 2008
Posted April 19, 2008
Attached is the scoping letter and project area map for actions proposed by the Naches Ranger District regarding flood damage repair in the Deep Creek Drainage. Please send your comments to the email address listed in the letter by May 1, 2008.
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Deep Creek Map
Posted April 18, 2008
Scoping Map of Deep Creek Proposal
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Ahtanum Forest Recreation Plan
Posted March 30, 2008
For the latest information on the Ahtanum Forest Recreation Plan go to the Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.dnr.wa.gov
Also for information from the Dept of Fish and Wildlife go to www.wdfa.wa.gov
More on Weed Seed Free Hay
Posted October 10, 2007
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Some FAQs about weed-free forage on Forest Service land
Posted October 10, 2007
Effective January 1, 2007, commercially processed feed pellets and/or certified weed-free straw and feed is now required within all wilderness areas and adjacent trailheads in our PNW National Forests, managed by the USDA Forest Service. On January 1, 2009, this requirement will be in effect for all US Forest Service lands.
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Linda Kisner, Past-President
Posted October 01, 2007
Visit http://www.mem.com and search by last name. Also many photos to view in the chapter photo gallery.
BCHW Stand on Weed Seed Free Hay
Posted September 07, 2007
Message from Bob Gish, President BCHW.
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Wilderness Use Permit Online
Posted June 05, 2007
A Wilderness Permit form is now available on the Naches Chamber of Commerce Website. The address is http://www.nachesvalleychamber.com/info/NachesWildernessPermit.pdf
Fill out online. Print two copies. Put one in permit box and keep one with you.
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