BCHC Mid Valley Unit Activities

Ed. Notes:
1 - The activities are in reverse order by date, (latest at the top) but we sometimes add pages a couple of months after the event.
2 - There are more pictures and articles from our activities in the Newsletter pages.
3 - Youth Activities have their own page. (Young people come to most of our events, but we have some events especially for younger riders.)

Pine Valley Cleanup

We spent two days clearing the trails around Pine Valley, starting on August 25, 2023. See more, with 9 pictures (3.75 MB).

Winter Roundup

We had a general meeting to elect a new board, plus had a dinner and a dance on January 4, 2020. See more, with 15 pictures (814 KB).

Spring Meadow Clean up

We cleaned up the trails around Spring Meadow on August 10 - 12, 2019 See more, with 4 pictures (357 KB).

Mud Lake Work Party

Eight of us cleard trails around Mud Lake on August 5 and 6, 2019. See more, with 6 pictures (548 KB).

Pine Valley Work Party

We cleared the trails leading to Pine Valley July 19 - 21, 2019. Our mascot, Speck, helped guard the Dutch Oven trailer. See more, with 4 pictures (333 KB).

Pack and LNT Clinic

We put on a clinic to teach people how to load packs on horses and mules, and how to Leave No Trace in the wilderness on June 25, 2019. See more, with 5 pictures (250 KB).

Spring Campout and Ride

We trailerd our horses to the Rumsey's Mother Lode Ranch for three days of outdoor fun April 26 - 28, 2019. See more, with 12 pictures (856 KB).

Spring Poker Ride

We had a Poker Ride at Woodward Reservoir on March 23, 2019. See more, with 12 pictures (750 KB).

Winter Roundup

We had our annual Winter Roundup on January 5, 2019, with food, fun and music. See more, with 20 pictures (392 KB).

Coyote Trailhead Clearing

Four of us cleared trees from the Coyote Trailhead while keeping an eye out for the Donnell wild fire. August 6 and 7, 2018. See more, with two pictures (170 KB).

6th Annual Youth Camp

We tught 8 lucky youths the basics of LNT (Leave No Trace) packing and camping in the Sierra Nevada, June 22 - 24, 2018. See more, with a page of pictures (890 KB).

Fixing the Water Trough

Three of our guys spent two days fixing the water trough at Kerrick Corrals, June 22 - 23, 2018. See more, with two pictures (110 KB).

Clark Fork Trail Clearing Party

A dozen of us spent three days clearing trails around the Clark Fork campground in the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness area. See more, with a page of pictures (627 KB).

We Win the Intercollegiate Mule Packing Competition

Our team won the Mule Packing Competition at the annual Mule Days fair and exhibition in Bishop, California over the Memorial Day weekend this year. See more, with a page of pictures (475 KB).

Spring Campout and Ride, April 20 - 22, 2018

We camped out at the Rumsey's Mother Lode Ranch to do a little unit business, socialize, ride and give the kids a fun weekend. See more, with a page of pictures (475 KB).

Oakdale Rodeo Parade, April 14, 2018

We rode in the parade for the Oakdale Rodeo on April 14, 2018. See more, with a page of pictures (1.1MB).

Ripon Parade, February 24, 2018

We rode in the parade for the Ripon Almond Blassom Festival on February 24, 2018. Read more, with a page of pictures (900 KB).

Dutch Oven Group, February 17, 2018

The Dutch Oven Group, which spands multiple generations, got together to share food and recepies at Carl Perry's ranch. Read more, with a page of pictures (518 KB).

Winter Round Up, January 6, 2018

We got together to eat, drink and elect officers for the year. Read more, with a page of pictures (491 KB).

Annual New Year's Potluck and Ride, January 1, 2018

We had what is becoming an annual potluck and ride at Red Hills on New Year's Day. Read more, with a page of pictures (186 KB).

MJC Pack Clinic, September 9, 2017

We held a Pack Clinic at Modesto Junior College, for beginners and experienced packers alike. Read more, with a page of pictures (230 KB).

Coffin Hollow Trail Clearing, July 21 - 24, 2017

We cleared over 100 trees off the trails out of Coffin Hollow. Read more, with a page of pictures (632 KB).

Clark Fork Trail Clearing, July 11 - 12, 2017

We cleared quite a bit of downed timber off the trails out of Clark Fork Horse Camp. Read more, with a page of pictures (528 KB).

Cross-Cut Saw Class, July 8 - 9, 2017

Four of us re-certified on the cross-cut and chain saw. Saftey first! Read more, with a page of pictures (169 KB).

Youth Horse Camp, June 23 - 25, 2017

We introduced 12 young women to packing, the principles of LNT (Leave No Trace), and we saw some wonderful mountain lakes. Read more, with a page of pictures (912 KB).

MVU at the Rose Parade, January 2, 2017

See us on You Tube! (48 seconds)