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

As part of our efforts to help our Forest Service partners fill gaps left by recent job and budget cuts, ITA launched a "strike team" program this summer, where crew leaders and experienced volunteers respond to unplanned trail work needs. The Krassel District of the Payette National Forest voiced a need for help clearing the route from Big Creek to Chamberlain Basin, the main trail connection between their workstations ... Read More

Eleven of us ITA volunteers that included a wonderful cook spent a week based out of the Magruder Ranger House while we cleared the Selway River Trail from its trailhead near the house down to Upper Crossing. We brushed, cut logs, cleaned water bars and refreshed some tread areas— we ROCKED! Beyond the wonderful camaraderie of this amazing set of people, our crew was visited by Peter Fromm, the ... Read More

From June 18-25, ITA teamed up with SBFC and Forest Service to clear ~10 miles of trail along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The team of 12 worked through heat, rain, and a bit of snow to remove trees, clear drains, redo/reroute tread, and brush various sections of trail. Impressive achievements of the week included the removal of two “Monderosas” very large Ponderosas, creating a “junk” wall ... Read More

In recent weeks, Utah Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee, put forward a plan to sell millions of acres of public land across 11 Western states, including Idaho, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Many of you stepped up to voice your opposition to this widespread transfer of public lands to private hands! Idaho Senators Risch and Crapo came out ... Read More

We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Trisha, one of ITA’s incredible volunteers whose passion for the outdoors and dedication to giving back has made a real impact on Idaho’s trails! Since discovering ITA through the hiking community, she’s jumped into trail work with both boots and heart—completing seven projects (and counting!) and even helping build a puncheon through mud, sleet, and teamwork. Trisha's enthusiasm for connecting with others, ... Read More

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

Jess brings a wealth of experience to ITA—from working as a wilderness ranger to decades in nonprofit and public service—but what stands out most is her passion for building community and connecting people with the outdoors. Since jumping into leadership with ITA in 2021, Jessica has led trail crews with a mix of grit, grace, and humor, reminding us all that stewardship is more than just swinging a tool—it’s ... Read More

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

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