Same Mission, Different Mountains: Trail Stewardship in the Caucasus
We heard about this incredible ongoing volunteer opportunity bridging Eastern Europe and Western Asia and wanted to pass this along for ITA members and supporters. We wouldn't blame you if you need to miss an ITA project to travel abroad and bring back some new trail work tips! The Transcaucasian Trail is a long-distance hiking route threading through Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, roughly 3,000 km when complete, connecting national ... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Phil Hough
As a founding member of Idaho Trails Association, Phil has been helping blaze the trail for ITA for the past sixteen years. Through his service on both the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council, he's played a key role in shaping the organization into what it is today. Whether it's sharing his wealth of nonprofit know-how, offering hiking wisdom, or lending a hand on the trail, Phil is ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Boiling Springs and Middle Fork Payette River
Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Twedt
Ken is one of our awesome volunteer cooks! He began volunteering with ITA a few years back and we're so grateful for his attention to detail and the skill he brings to cooking for large groups. Ken, along with one of our other volunteer cooks, Fred Hebert, cooked all the chili (over 100 bowls!) for one of our volunteer appreciation parties last year! “When Ken expressed an interest in ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Ezra Meeker Loop
Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Beetop/Roundtop
Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Poling
Get to know one of our incredible volunteers, Nick Poling! From leading Boise State students on unforgettable trail projects for the past five years in Hells Canyon to chasing peaks, miles, and perfect landscape shots across Idaho, Nick brings passion and a deep commitment to stewardship to everything he does. Thank you for all you do for trails, Nick! What is your background in? What are some of the ... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: Pam Bond
We are so grateful to ITA Board Member and Crew Leader Pam Bond for 10 years of service with ITA! Her first ITA project was Perjue Canyon in 2016 and since then she has been a rockstar volunteer for ITA, helping us with GIS mapping projects, building and maintaining our Trail Reporter, serving on our Board of Directors, recruiting volunteers and supporters through the Trail Master Presentation series, starting ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Sixty-Two Ridge
Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More
Project schedule is here!
Our 2026 Project Schedule preview is here! We are so excited to share over 100 volunteer projects planned with you. The preview is open for one week and signups for members begin on Sunday, March 1 at 8am PT/ 9am MT and open for the public open on March 15. Spots are limited, and some projects will fill up fast! If you’re not yet a member, now’s the perfect ... Read More