Backcountry Horsemen of California

Backcountry Horsemen of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness, protecting stock users’ historic use of the wilderness and educating the public about gentle, “Leave No Trace” wilderness use. We are a 501(c)3 organization, which means donations to BCHC Mid Valley are tax-deductible. The Mid Valley Unit is based in Modesto. See our Links page for our neighbors and the state web site.

Here’s what we’ll be doing in the next few months. See our Activities page for pictures of recent activities.

To join the Backcountry Horsemen of California, first, determine what kind of membership you want (below). Then print the Membership Application.
Print it and fill it out. Remember, we are the Mid Valley Unit.
Mail it in with your check.

Need a bit of persuasion? Here are some good reasons to join us.

Types of Membership:

Individual memberships are for individuals 18 and over. You get one vote at General meetings.

Family memberships are for – families! You and your family may participate in all BCHC events. You get two votes during General Meetings. Everyone in your family has to live at the same address.

Benefactor: A Benefactor has all the privileges of a family membership, but you are contributing more to our cause.

Patron: A Patron has all the privileges of a family membership, but you are contributing even more to our cause.

Mt. Whitney: Mt. Whitney has all the privileges of a family membership, but you are contributing at the top level. In California, Mt. Whitney is as high as you can go and still touch the ground. That fact gave a name to our Mt. Whitney membership type; this group contributes the most to our efforts.

Associate: If you’d like to participate in more than one BCHC Local Unit, you may maintain one or more BCHC Associate Memberships. This Membership is available ONLY to persons already holding Individual or higher membership in good standing.