Project Name:  Banner Ridge – Snowshoeing

Description: We’re partnering with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to help brush some of the winter trails in the South Idaho Park and Ski system. This work will be accessed by snowshoe, a first for ITA!

Volunteers will meet at the Banner Ridge parking area.  From here where we’ll work up the Banner Trail, clearing brush far back enough for a snow groomer to safely travel through. If time allows, we can also work on the Alpine Trail, an ungroomed section accessed from the same parking area.  We’ll leave time for folks to continue around the loop back to cars.

The Banner Ridge area has nearly endless opportunities for winter fun! Skis, fat tire bikes, and snowshoes can be used on groomed, ungroomed, or backcountry to create a loop as long or short as you like.  The views from the ridge are well worth the climb!

More info on the Parks and Rec Website

This project is weather-dependent, and project information is subject to change. If conditions are deemed unsafe, we may need to cancel at the last minute .  Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See our FAQs, reach out to your crew leader, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.

Trails: Banner and Alpine Trails

Itinerary: This is a one day project

Gear Required: Snowshoes, poles, warm boots, day pack big enough to fit a pair of loppers in.    Dress in layers!

Crew Leader: Alisa and Gregg Rettschlag, Art Troutner

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 40 minutes from Idaho City.

Trail Map:  Banner Trail  and  Alpine Trail

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