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The Backcountry News

Backcountry News is the quarterly publication of Backcountry Horsemen of California. Annual subscription is free for BCHC members. Annual digital and print subscriptions are $15 per year for non-members. One free digital issue may be provided upon request.

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In our best efforts to go green and Leave No Trace, past editions are posted on this website.

If you would like to help BCHC save postage and printing costs by receiving a digitals subscription, please send your email address to BCHC VP of Membership. He will email a link to the electronic newsletter when it becomes available.

Upcoming Newsletter Deadlines

Summer 2026 Edition – Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Fall 2026 Edition – Thursday, October 15, 2026

Winter 2027 Edition – Thursday, January 15, 2027

Spring 2027 Edition – Thursday, April 15, 2027

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