Important bits of information on our website:
Summer Activity Calendar
Check out our activity calendar for some fun and adventurous activities. There's something for all levels of ability, skill and fitness.
Click here (.pdf file) or click on the Calendar button above in the navigation bar above.
CW HOG presents the 11 Annual Claude Larsen Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 20, 2013.
Come and enjoy one of the finest and fun golf tournaments in Pocatello. Great handmade trophies for 1st through 3rd place, closest to the pin men and women and longest drive men and women. There are great raffle prizes donated by local merchants and a chance to win a season’s golf pass for next year. Also included is a poker run and a delicious steak dinner.
The tournament held at Riverside Golf Course; registration at 7 a.m.
Limited to 144 golfers
$40 per person/4 person teams.
Sign up at Outdoor Adventure Office/CW HOG Office, Riverside Golf Course and Highland Golf Course
Download Registration Form (.pdf)
C.W. HOG offers Kids Camp
Saturday, July 8 - 13, 2013
Kid's Camp consists of day long outdoor recreation activities. Children will have the opportunity to experience the outdoors by participating in activities such as: swimming, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, sea kayaking, a challenge course, and scuba diving. Each day begins at 9:00 am on the Idaho State University campus. CW HOG staff, adult volunteers, and parents will assist the campers throughout the day. Parents can expect their camper to be exhausted from fun by 5:00 pm.
Kid's Camp is designed for children ages 7-14. To ensure sufficient supervision, enrollment is limited. Please send in your registration as soon as possible.
The cost for a Kid's Camp session is $150. This includes activities, lunch, transportation, equipment, and staff. Click here (.pdf file) 2013 Kids Camp registration form. For more information contact the C.W. HOG office at 282-3912.
Trail Maps
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District recently made available color road and trail maps. The maps include contour lines, water features, mileage, trailheads, gates, and forest road access. The maps indicate the season of use for motorized and non-motorized trails. These maps will help meet visitors' expectations for accurate trail information.
Click on the area for a downloadable trail map (.pdf file)
Gibson Jack / Slate Mountain area
Scout Mountain area
Portneuf Range north
Portneuf Range south
The City Creek Management Area (CCMA) is managed as a joint venture between the City of Pocatello and the City Creek Trail Users Group. The CCMA contains close to 50 miles of exceptional hiking and mountain biking trails.
City Creek area
The Portneuf Range Yurt System has added a new yurt for your winter adventures. The Bonneville Yurt is located in the Big Canyon area in the shadow of Mount Bonneville. The map below gives you the general location of all five yurts in the system.
Portneuf Range Yurt System map (.pdf file)
Your Generosity Goes a Long Way
Your support of the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) will be used for adaptive equipment, participant financial aid, and (or) operational costs. Contributions will also support the CW HOG Endowment Fund with a goal to make the program self-sustaining. Click here for a donation form. We thank you for your support in helping others enjoy the wonders of the outdoors.
Outdoor Education
Did you know that you can get a Bachelor's degree or minor in Outdoor Education? Idaho State University is one of the nation's leaders in outdoor recreation, and now, education. Pocatello is a perfect venue for this degree as it is surrounded by all kinds of outdoor play areas. Find out more by clicking the link below.
