Prospective members of BCHC represent a wide cross-section of Backcountry enthusiasts. For that reason, our several membership TYPES, as well as the many Local Units situated throughout California provide a variety of choices to meet every Member's needs. 

STEP ONE: One of these Membership Types will be most suitable for you. Click on each option to see the details below, then indicate your membership preference on the form. 

Individual

Family (Shared)

Benefactor

Patron

Mt. Whitney

Associate

STEP TWO: Select from the BCHC Local Units the one with which you will prefer to participate. You will probably want to participate with the group nearest either your residence or your favorite trails area. 

STEP THREE: Print out our online Application Form, ready for convenient mailing.  Your selected Local Unit will be informed of your new membership, and you're all set. Subscriptions to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America and to BCHC's own newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, will be entered automatically for you. Local Units will contact you regarding their many activities, all of which are open to all BCHC members. Most Local Units also publish their own newsletters; plan on receiving those as well. The Sequoia Unit publishes a monthly newsletter. the Sequoia News.

Membership Types

Membership Type: Individual

Any man or woman may become an INDIVIDUAL type member of BCHC. This type is best for singles, or for persons whose family members may have other interests. Individual memberships have ONE vote during General Business meetings. Individual members are encouraged to participate in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units also provide their affiliated members with news of local activities ... there's always something FUN happening in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also published quarterly. 

Individual Annual Dues: $40.00  
(Includes $2.00 surcharge for BCHC assessment)

Membership Type: Family (Shared)

All immediate family members are included in Family (Shared) memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Family (Shared) membership may vote during General Business meetings.  Understanding SHARED membership type: Not officially a type of membership within BCHC, this term is used by the DataCenter to refer to a growing portion of our group. Many of our FAMILY memberships involve persons with DIFFERING LAST NAMES residing at the same address. In order for each of TWO voting (adult) persons to be listed on membership rosters under their own last names, we must handle their records a little differently. (Note: BCHC must insist that both parties reside at the same address to qualify for the FAMILY membership.) Family/Shared type members are encouraged to participate in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units also provide their affiliated members with news of local activities ... there's always something FUN happening in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also published quarterly.

Family (Shared) Membership Annual Dues: $50.00  
(Includes $2.00 surcharge for BCHC assessment)

Membership Type: Benefactor 

All immediate family members are included in Benefactor memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Benefactor membership may vote during General Business meetings.  Benefactor members are encouraged to participate in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units also provide their affiliated members with news of local activities ... there's always something FUN happening in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also published quarterly.

Benefactor Membership Annual Dues: $100.00

Membership Type: Patron

All immediate family members are included in Patron memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Patron membership may vote during General Business meetings.  Patron members are encouraged to participate in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units also provide their affiliated members with news of local activities ... there's always something FUN happening in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also published quarterly. 

Patron Membership Annual Dues: $250.00

Membership Type: Mt. Whitney

In the state of California, Mt. Whitney is about as high as you can go and still have touch with the ground. It is that hint that gave a name to our Mt. Whitney membership type; this group contributes generously to our effort. All immediate family members are included in Mt. Whitney memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and Local Unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Mt. Whitney membership may vote during General Business meetings Mt. Whitney members are encouraged to in participate in such activities as our annual Spring Rendezvous, as well as the many activities of their selected Local Unit. (The Units also provide their affiliated members with news of local activities ... there's always something FUN happening in your area! One-year Membership includes subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, BACKCOUNTRY NEWS, and to the newsletter of Backcountry Horsemen of America, also published quarterly.

Mt. Whitney Membership Annual Dues: $500.00 

Membership Type: Associate

Anyone desiring to contribute to and participate more actively in more than one BCHC Local Unit may wish to maintain one or more BCHC Associate Memberships. This Membership Type is available ONLY to persons already holding INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY (Shared), BENEFACTOR, PATRON or MT. WHITNEY membership in good standing.  For full details of BCHC's Multiple Memberships, read Policy Statement on Multiple Memberships.

Associate Membership Annual Dues: $15.00 each.