{"id":290,"date":"2010-05-09T05:52:35","date_gmt":"2010-05-09T12:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbbch.org\/2010\/05\/09\/wilderness-skills-and-packing-clinic-august-2011\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T16:31:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T22:31:34","slug":"wilderness-skills-and-packing-clinic-august-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=290","title":{"rendered":"Wilderness Skills and Packing Clinic – August 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/font>At the November State Board meeting of Back Country Horsemen of Idaho, the idea of a week long Wilderness Skills and Packing clinic sponsored by the State organization and open to Forest service and members of Back Country Horsemen of America was presented. \u00a0All fifteen chapters approved the proposal with the Squaw Butte Chapter, Emmett Idaho taking the lead. \u00a0The proposed clinic will have a student population of around twenty five and we anticipate a staff of fifteen, for a total of forty people. \u00a0The clinic is planned to have students arrive on a Sunday, with classes starting Monday through the following Saturday. \u00a0We will be following a curriculum developed by Back Country Horsemen of Idaho which has been presented a number of times to Forest Service personnel in Idaho and a joining state. \u00a0The instructors are retired forest service employees and BCHI members,\u00a0 who have many years of back country and packing experience. \u00a0We believe that the unimproved area of the Grandjean campground Sawtooth Ranger District would make a perfect venue for this course. \u00a0The nearby trails, generally easy access for people attending and the scenic nature of the area are likely to increase interest in this clinic.
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Proposal<\/font><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/font>The Squaw Butte Chapter of Backcountry Horseman of Idaho presents the following proposal to the state board of directors.<\/font>
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\nWHEREAS: \u00a0One of the prime mandates of Backcountry Horseman is providing educational opportunities for our members.<\/font>
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\nWHEREAS: \u00a0Opportunities for attending comprehensive multiday packing skills clinics are limited and can be expensive.<\/font>
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\nWHEREAS: \u00a0Backcountry Horseman of Idaho has a number of members with extensive packing experience and a developed curriculum for such a clinic.<\/font>
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\nBE IT PROPOSED: \u00a0That Backcountry Horseman of Idaho sponsor and hold a five day Wilderness Packing Clinic open to members of Backcountry Horseman of America. The first Wilderness Packing clinic will be held adjacent to the Sawtooth Wilderness at the Grandjean trail head and campground in August 2011.<\/font>
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\nSubmitted to BCHI, Board of Directors<\/font>
\nBy the Squaw Butte Chapter, BCHI<\/font>
\nDetails of the Proposal:<\/font>\u00a0<\/strong> Backcountry Horseman of Idaho Wilderness Packing Clinic BCHI host a five day wilderness packing clinic open to members of Backcountry Horseman of America. Attendees will at the end of the clinic be able to safely and confidently pack and transport a variety of loads from a trail head to a destination. \u00a0They will be able to travel and camp in the backcountry with minimum impact using LNT techniques, produce hearty meals and maintain healthy stock.<\/font>
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\nThe BCHI mentors will guide the attendees through a curriculum that is both fun and comprehensive. \u00a0Some of the items covered will be:<\/font>
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\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>The function and fitting of the pack saddle and its\u0092 uses<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>How to make up loads that will ride<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>How and why to tie different hitches<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>How to safely lead a string of mules or horses<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>How to deal with hard to handle pack stock<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>“Leave no trace” methods of livestock camping<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>Basic back country first aid for livestock and humans<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>Backcountry meal planning and preparation<\/font>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u0095 <\/font>Traditions and history of packing in the in backcountry<\/font>
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\nLocation: \u00a0This inaugural clinic will be held at the western gateway to the Sawtooth Wilderness at the Grandjean trail head and camp ground. This facility located in Boise National forest next to the head waters of the South Fork of the Payette River provides outstanding stock camping facilities, and is a perfect venue to learn the skills needed to pack into the Sawtooth Wilderness.<\/font>
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\nTime: \u00a0The clinic is planned for August of 2011<\/font>
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\nCosts: \u00a0There will be small fee for active members of Backcountry Horseman of America to attend this clinic required at registration, and certified weed free hay will be available for purchase.<\/font>
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\nWhat will be provided by BCHI: Training material, mentors, a variety of loads to train with and a rich history of packing experience to draw from: Community Meals will be provided. A very limited number of training pack stock will be available.<\/font>
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\nWhat Attendees need to provide: Camping gear for both trail head and a back country over night. Riding stock, pack stock if they have it and all required tack and stock containment for use at the trail head, and a high line for the over night.<\/font>
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Squaw Butte\u00a0has been working with the Stanley and Lowman Rangers\u00a0on getting permits and permissions to hold this event.\u00a0\u00a0 We have been working with Liese Dean (Sawtooth) and David Erwin (Lowman) , and they has been guiding us through the process.\u00a0 We also discussed the best time to hold this event, taking into account weather and visitor loading in the area.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Dates for Clinic (proposed)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Staff Arrival & Departure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday Aug 13, 2011 (Arrival) – Sunday Aug 21, 2011 (Departure)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

Students Arrival & Departure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday Aug 14, 2011 (Arrival) – Saturday Aug 20, 2011 (Departure)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Primary Clinic Location –\u00a0 Grandjean Campground and Trail Head, Overflow area\u00a0 (Sawtooth Wilderness)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Secondary Location (fire or what ever)\u00a0 Bear Valley, Elk Meadows, Trail Head (Frank Church)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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Both of these locations are in the Stanley area, and are about 40 miles apart.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n

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We are starting to work on the logistical planning, and will have details at the next State Board Meeting.<\/font> <\/span><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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