ITA’s Seven Devils Wilderness Steward Program, Season One
Driving north on Highway 95 along the Little Salmon River, one wouldn’t guess an obscure turn off south of Riggins leads to towering, craggy peaks and pristine high mountain lakes in just sixteen miles. The Seven Devils mountains are incredible, and word is getting out. More hikers, backpackers, and equestrians are flocking to the area each year to experience the stunning trails in this range that rises over 8500 ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Deep Creek-Upper Payette 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
Volunteer Spotlight: James Grantham
“I truly can’t imagine this youth season without James. It takes a steady, adaptable, and genuinely caring person to keep teenagers safe, engaged, and excited in the backcountry, and James stepped up to lead three very different projects this season: from remote fly-ins, to a last-minute backpacking trip, to a car-camping project where the trail specifications completely changed on us. Through it all, he brought patience, humor, and a ... Read More
Fire Restrictions in place across Idaho
Going hiking or camping soon? Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect in most of Idaho and stage 2 has be implemented up north. We all can do our part to be sure we and our loved ones enjoy our trails while taking precautions to keep ourselves safe and our forests green! Stage 1 includes no campfires unless in a designated recreation site (think campground with fees) within ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Twin Lakes
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
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