Chapter Ride Report

Gibson Prairie, June 14

Report by Phyllis Hale

 

This Chapter ride was a rare opportunity for 15 riders from three BCH Chapters (Mt Adams, St Helens and Columbia Gorge) involving Oregon & Washington to have a wonderful ride at the Gibson Prairie Horse Camp near Mt Hood.

We divided into two smaller groups… that gave the options for a shorter or longer ride. Ideal weather made the views from the Rim Rock Trail & Surveyor’s Ridge awesome! Our own club “botanist” Connie Baugher stopped to photograph some flowers. Nature's critters were spotted, from black bears to deer. 

A variety of riding led us from Surveyor’s Ridge down the mountain to the grassy meadows and creeks. A good time was had by all as we joined back up at the horse camp for lunch… before venturing out again to share what we all love… horses and riding. 

A special thanks to BCHO, specifically Columbia Gorge Chapter members Ken & Helen Hansen for their gracious hospitality and assistance in making this ride even possible AND a great success!

What is it about "the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a person”?

Left:  Riders enjoy a view of Mt. Hood from Rim Rock Trail. Photo by Connie Baugher.

Center:  This might look like something from a rodeo… (photo by Phyllis Hale)

Right:  But it’s just folks getting in position for a photo. From left: Gene Baugher, Phyllis and Larry Hale, Wendy Jaekel Hall, Amber Davis and Myrna Loy. Photo by Connie Baugher.

Left:  Amber Davis and Myrna Loy take in some views.

 

Center: Mt. Hood through the trees.

 

Right: A perfect purple trillium flower.

 

Lower Right:  This must have been a lot of fun for the trail

clearing crew

Chapter Ride Report

Simcoe Lakebeds, July 12

Report & Photos

by Connie Baugher, Trail Scout

 

      Twenty-one of us enjoyed one of the most awesome rides ever. The weather was perfect, mid 70s with a light wind. (The day before had been over 100 degrees in Goldendale and the day after there were high winds in the whole area.) The wild flowers were outstanding, especially in the Lakebeds. That area is interesting, as it is the headwaters of two creeks, Logy Creek and Satus Creek. The 10+ mile ride was mostly on an unimproved county road, really just a jeep road and the 3 mile drive in was very rough but well worth the effort. I would not recommend trying this ride alone as you could stray onto the Yakima Reservation (a big no-no) and the Lakebeds are dangerous as areas are very boggy.

      A very big THANKS to Craig Schuster and Jim Pence for giving us such a perfect day.

Above: Phyllis Hale has her camera ready. Right: Riders head out along the old road.

Lower Right: Jim Pence, Craig Schuster,

Teunis and Pat Wyers look north.

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