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Idaho Trails Association Blog

Trail Blaze

Idaho Trails Association Blog

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7Sep 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Dan and Marja Waugh

September 7, 2023|0 Comments

Dan and Marja are Backcountry Horseman volunteers who pack gear and supplies for ITA projects as well as other groups doing trail work in the Wilderness. We applaud their enthusiasm for protecting and maintaining Idaho's trails and volunteering for seven pack trips across Idaho in 2023 alone! For our backcountry projects, their packing services are key to reaching remote places and getting the work done. Projects are always more fun ... Read More

7Sep 2023

Trail Spotlight: Rainbow Basin Trail

September 7, 2023|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

9Aug 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Daunika Huberty

August 9, 2023|0 Comments

As one of ITA's Youth Trail Crew volunteers, Daunika just completed her third week-long project with ITA. Last year, she introduced her younger sister to ITA and they have worked on the last two projects together. She has brought joy to each project she's been on as well as a hard-working attitude. Thank you for all that you do for ITA, Daunika! What are some of the things you ... Read More

7Aug 2023

Trail Spotlight: Selway River Trail #4

August 7, 2023|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

12Jul 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Bridges

July 12, 2023|1 Comment

What does Liz not do for ITA?! She serves as a crew leader, Advisory board member, youth program advocate, backcountry cook, event volunteer, writer, and host of ITA functions in her amazing backyard among many roles! Liz is so much fun to be around and brightens up any trail project she attends. We are so grateful for her enthusiasm for all things trails and getting new volunteers interested in working ... Read More

12Jul 2023

Trail Spotlight: Station Creek

July 12, 2023|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

29Jun 2023

Opening up a lost trail

June 29, 2023|0 Comments

By Josh Davis, a 17-year-old ITA volunteer, photographer, and recent high school graduate. You can see more of his photos by following him on Instagram.  The South Fork Blackmare Creek trail project was my third and biggest project volunteering with ITA. Although I have worked on a multi-day project in the Frank Church Wilderness and one day trip at Station Creek, I had little personal insight into what ... Read More

30May 2023

Beginner Backpacking Hikes

May 30, 2023|0 Comments

New to backpacking? Looking for a great spring warm-up? These backpacking trips were hand-picked by our staff and backpacking 101 instructors for being not only beautiful places to visit but also on the easier side of the scale for overnight backpacking trips. Not a beginner? These are all awesome hikes for any backpacker regardless of skill level! Better start blocking out your summer weekends because once you start working ... Read More

30May 2023

Trail Spotlight: Salmo Priest Loop

May 30, 2023|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

22May 2023

Pack Your Summer Online Auction is Open!

May 22, 2023|0 Comments

Bidding is now open for ITA’s Second Annual Pack Your Summer Online Auction! We have over twenty unique items and experiences hand-picked just for our outdoor-loving, adventure-seeking members and supporters. Bid on these awesome items: Seven Devils Weekend Pack Trip featuring a gourmet dinner by chef Steve Weston Backpacking Adventure Package including an ultra-light tent by Six Moons Designs and trekking poles by Columbia. Lake Pend Oreille Day Paddle ... Read More

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