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11Feb 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Favorite

February 11, 2025|Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Favorite

In just her second year volunteering with ITA, Anne went all in—signing up for an incredible seven projects! Among them was ITA’s three-week Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, where she brought her unwavering passion for the wilderness and tackled the tough work of clearing trails alongside some awesome crews. Thank you, Anne, for your dedication to making Idaho’s trails better for everyone! What is your background in? What ... Read More

15Jan 2025

Trail Spotlight: Viewski Loop

January 15, 2025|0 Comments

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

14Jan 2025

New Staff Spotlight: Barbara Sammut

January 14, 2025|2 Comments

We’re thrilled to introduce Barbara Sammut as ITA’s new North Idaho Trail Program Specialist! Based in Coeur d’Alene, Barbara's passion for hiking and connecting to people through Idaho’s outdoor spaces makes her a perfect fit for our mission. Join us in giving Barbara a warm ITA welcome – we’re so glad to have you on the team! If you want to hear more about Barbara's journey from having no ... Read More

23Dec 2024

Watch our End of Year Video!

December 23, 2024|0 Comments

As we close out the year, all of us at Idaho Trails Association want to take a moment to celebrate what an incredible year 2024 has been for Idaho’s trails—all thanks to YOU! Your unwavering support has helped keep trails open, accessible, and thriving. We cleared more miles of trail this year than ever before! Check out our End of Year video to see all of the great ... Read More

17Dec 2024

Blackmare Lake: Reaching Goals

December 17, 2024|2 Comments

By Melanie Vining, ITA Executive Director In trail work, there is no “Done with a capital D”, but there are finish lines. Often, we clear sections of trail and, at weekend or week’s end, leave knowing we contributed but that there is more to be cleared to get to that next lake, trail junction, peak, etc. So, we set goals that span multiple years. One recent such finish line ... Read More

6Dec 2024

Annual Membership Drive has begun!

December 6, 2024|2 Comments

Dear Trail Lovers, We're kicking off our Annual Membership Drive to raise $65,000 in support of Idaho’s trails on December 1 and going through the end of the month. With your help, we can make 2025 an incredible year for preserving and maintaining the places we all cherish. Whether you give $30, $60, $100, or more, your generosity helps keep Idaho’s trails open and welcoming to everyone. And if ... Read More

27Nov 2024

Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Dueis

November 27, 2024|Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Dueis

Congratulations to our north Idaho Volunteer of the Year, Ken Dueis, for his great work in helping co-lead his first projects this summer for Idaho Trails Association. "Ken is a high energy, very active volunteer with ITA. During 2024, he worked on multiple projects up north, served as Deputy Crew Leader on several, and volunteered for more in other parts of the state. In addition, he helped scout trails ... Read More

22Nov 2024

Immersion Thoughts- Bryce

November 22, 2024|0 Comments

by Bryce Campbell, ITA Crew Leader. Bryce was part of  ITA’s three week Wilderness Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness this past summer. Here are some of his thoughts on his experience in the Wilderness. When reflecting on my ITA immersion experience from this past summer, a quote from The Little Prince came to mind: “C'est le temps que tu as perdu pour ta rose qui fait ta rose ... Read More

22Nov 2024

Immersion Thoughts- Anne and Alisa

November 22, 2024|1 Comment

Both Anne and Alisa were part of  ITA's three week Wilderness Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness this past summer. Here are some of their thoughts on their experience in the Wilderness. Sensory Recalibration by Anne Favorite, Immersion Crew Member Looking to reboot, recharge? Then get yee to the wilderness! Lose yourself in service to others, mending the ancient pathways of the wild. Reviving historical trails through vigorous efforts ... Read More

21Nov 2024

Trail Spotlight: South Fork of Gibson Jack Trail

November 21, 2024|0 Comments

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

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