BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Idaho Trails Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Idaho Trails Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260417T095252 CREATED:20260217T025548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155240Z UID:10001006-1788048000-1788652799@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Upper Yellow Jacket DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Upper Yellow Jacket  \nProject Dates: August 30 – September 5  \nIn this rugged and remote corner of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness\, volunteers will be car camping at Yellowjacket Lake Campground for a week\, working on Upper Yellowjacket Creek. A long drive into this project is rewarded with big views of Sugarloaf Rock and Yellowjacket Lake right in camp. Just south of the iconic Bighorn Crags and Yellowjacket Mountains\, we'll be working on log out and tread work between Frog Meadows and Yellow Jacket Guard Station. Lots of crosscut work is expected! Come early or stay after to explore\, nearby are Hoodoo Meadows\, the Big Horn Crags\, and McEleny Peak.   \nProject information is subject to change. Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See our FAQs\, reach out to your crew leader\, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.  \nTrails: Upper Yellow Jacket Creek #6038  \nItinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Sunday\, meeting in the afternoon to set up camp. Project work Monday-Friday\, with a day off as needed to relax or explore. Saturday\, wrap up any work\, pack up camp\, and head home!  \nFood Provided by ITA: Yes  \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Food Provided    \nCrew Leader: Barry Miller\, Chris Keilty\, and Matt McDonagh    \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 3 hours form Challis  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile   \nRefundable deposit: $50   \nWhy do I need to pay a deposit? We've had trouble with people backing out of trips at the last minute\, which can really affect the productivity of the overall project. By charging a refundable fee\, volunteers are less likely to cancel their reservations. Refunds will not be given to volunteers that do not show up or cancel their reservation. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers can choose to donate the deposit to ITA. All donations are tax-deductible and will go towards maintaining trails throughout Idaho. If you require assistance in paying for this fee\, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org and we will waive the cost.   \nDifficulty Rating  \nHike: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Starting from the road\, the trail drops down into the creek bed\, losing 1400 feet of elevation over 5 miles. Longer hikes into work each day\, and uphill back to camp. Tools and day packs are carried into work each day. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  \nProject Rating: 4/5 Strenuous – This project will be focused on logout and brushing. This area burned in 2024 Red Rock Fire\, about three miles from the trailhead. Lots of down trees are expected for repeated saw work; some treadwork may also be needed.   \nVolunteer Spots Available: 7 of 12\nIf there are no volunteer spots available\, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project! \nWaitlist Signups: 0 \nSign Up×Sign Up\n\n \n \n Project Sign-Up\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Please submit one form for each person in your group. Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by their parent or guardian. Before you sign up\, please be sure you can attend. It is tough on our crew leaders when volunteers don't show up or cancel right before the project.This field is hidden when viewing the formProjectParticipant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n ITA newsletter*I would like my email address added to ITA's e-newsletter list to receive updates about trail projects and upcoming events.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Already on list\n Phone Number*Phone type*\n \n \n Cell phone\n \n \n \n Landline\n Interested in carpooling?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you check yes\, your crew leader will share your email address with others interested in carpooling for this projectUnder the age of 18?\n \n Yes\n Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by their parent or guardian. Anyone under the age of 16 must also be accompanied by an adult (unless participating in a youth project). Any participant under the age of 18 must bring with them a signed copy of our Youth Liability Release Form.Parent/Guardian Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n ITA newsletter*I would like my email address added to ITA's e-newsletter list to receive updates about trail projects and upcoming events.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Already on list\n Parent/Guardian Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Phone Number*Emergency ContactPlease do not list someone who will be on this project with you.Emergency Contact First Name*Emergency Contact Last Name*Relationship to Participant*Emergency Contact Phone*Trail ExperienceWhat level of hiking and/or backpacking are you comfortable with? Your answer will not affect your reservation! We welcome all levels of experience to our projects. Your answer will help your crew leader to understand more about your skill level before venturing into the backcountry. How would you describe your hiking experience?*\n \n \n New\n \n \n \n Some experience\n \n \n \n Regular hiker\n \n \n \n Very experienced\n Any additional experience (trail maintenance or general outdoor experience) we should know about? If you are signing up for a project that includes backpacking\, what is your experience (if any) backpacking?*Have you been on an ITA project before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many projects?Difficulty Rating*\n \n I understand the difficulty rating and I agree that to the best of my knowledge that I am physically fit to perform the tasks without putting myself or others at risk.\n AgreementsPlease read our liability release form. You must agree to its terms and check the box below before submitting your registration.Liability Release*\n \n I have read the liability release and agree to its terms and conditions\n Reservation*\n \n I understand that the crew leader for this project will contact me via email prior to the project to confirm my reservation. If I do not respond\, my reservation may be cancelled.\n A few last things...How did you hear about this project?*Please choose oneFamily or friendITA emailITA websiteSocial mediaEventOtherWhere?Comments or questions:\nThank you for volunteering for this ITA trail project!\n\nBefore you click the “submit” button\, please be sure you can show up for the project.\n\nIn the past\, we've had quite a few late cancellations and no-shows. The issue is not just the time and money invested in planning\, organizing and staffing a project\, but also the missed work that could have been done with a full crew.\n\nSo... before you click the “submit” button\, please make sure your schedule will allow you to show up and be part of a great crew!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-upper-yellow-jacket/ LOCATION:Yellowjacket Lake Campground\, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness CATEGORIES:Featured Projects,General,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/20230810_171612.jpg GEO:45.06694;-114.55129 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowjacket Lake Campground Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness:geo:-114.55129,45.06694 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260417T095252 CREATED:20260217T025549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155125Z UID:10001009-1789776000-1790121599@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Middle Fork Payette DESCRIPTION:Project Name:  Middle Fork Payette  \nProject Dates:  September 19-22  \nStarting at Boiling Springs\, we'll backpack north along the Middle Fork of the Payette River. We will be working on immediate log out and drainage needs to help address the effects of the 2024 wildfires east of Cascade. This trail follows the river for 15 miles\, ending at Clear Creek Summit and is enjoyed by hikers\, backpackers\, and hot springs enthusiasts. Quick action is needed to stabilize the trail and keep it open in the areas that burned\, and annual maintenance and log out is needed in the areas that did not. ITA worked the first 3.75 miles of trail last year\, and this crew will re-clear and push forward!   \nFrom the trailhead it is 3.75 miles into our planned base camp. There are eight creek crossings on the way\, but all can be safely navigated\, and we can hike in our creek crossing shoes for much of the way vs taking our boots on and off all day.  There is a lovely open spot among big ponderosas just off the river for us to camp. Listen for elk calls bouncing off the canyon walls at night!  From here\, we'll continue to work north clearing\, fixing tread\, and brushing up as far as we can.  On the last full day\, we'll pack up early to camp at a well-established hot springs for the last evening together\, before retuning to cars the next morning.   \nMore info on All Trails   \nProject information is subject to change. Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See our FAQs\, reach out to your crew leader\, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.  \nTrails: Middle Fork Payette River Trail #033  \nItinerary: This is a four-day project. Welcome to camp at the trailhead the night before\, for a morning start backpacking/working on Saturday.  Working Saturday – Monday\, and Tuesday back to the trailhead and heading home.    \nFood Provided by ITA: No – This project is eligible for backpacking food per diem.  More information here     \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Backpacking Projects  \nCrew Leader: Taylor Mailly and Patti Stieger   \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 1 hour from Garden Valley  \nTrail Map:  Click for trail map and elevation profile   \nRefundable deposit: $50   \nWhy do I need to pay a deposit? We've had trouble with people backing out of trips at the last minute which can really affect the productivity of the overall project. By charging a refundable fee\, volunteers are less likely to cancel their reservation. Refunds will not be given to volunteers that do not show up or cancel their reservation. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers can choose to donate the deposit to ITA. All donations are tax-deductible and will go towards maintaining trails throughout Idaho. If you require assistance in paying for this fee\, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org and we will waive the cost.   \nDifficulty Rating  \nYou should have experience with backpacking and be in good hiking condition with broken-in and tested gear. This is a remote backcountry project\, so injuries such as sprains and blisters or even extreme fatigue from not being properly conditioned can quickly become a big safety issue.  If you are unsure about the proper gear or about preparing for a trip\, please reach out to trails@idahotrailsassociation.org.   \nHike: 4/5 Strenuous – Lots of creek crossings bumped this up to a four vs a three\, but we scheduled later in the season to avoid high water.  Once at camp\, only one creek crossing to get to the project site past here.  No more than four miles round trip is expected for the maximum hike.  The trail follows the river\, dropping gently in elevation\, with some steep but short sections.  Carrying all personal gear and trail tools. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  \nProject: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Crosscut and log out to clear trail. Tread work as needed to ensure proper drainage.  \nVolunteer Spots Available: 7 of 12\nIf there are no volunteer spots available\, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project! \nWaitlist Signups: 0 \nSign Up×Sign Up\n \n \n Project Sign-Up\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Please submit one form for each person in your group. Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by their parent or guardian. Before you sign up\, please be sure you can attend. It is tough on our crew leaders when volunteers don't show up or cancel right before the project.This field is hidden when viewing the formProjectParticipant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n ITA newsletter*I would like my email address added to ITA's e-newsletter list to receive updates about trail projects and upcoming events.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Already on list\n Phone Number*Phone type*\n \n \n Cell phone\n \n \n \n Landline\n Interested in carpooling?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you check yes\, your crew leader will share your email address with others interested in carpooling for this projectUnder the age of 18?\n \n Yes\n Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by their parent or guardian. Anyone under the age of 16 must also be accompanied by an adult (unless participating in a youth project). Any participant under the age of 18 must bring with them a signed copy of our Youth Liability Release Form.Parent/Guardian Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n ITA newsletter*I would like my email address added to ITA's e-newsletter list to receive updates about trail projects and upcoming events.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Already on list\n Parent/Guardian Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Phone Number*Emergency ContactPlease do not list someone who will be on this project with you.Emergency Contact First Name*Emergency Contact Last Name*Relationship to Participant*Emergency Contact Phone*Trail ExperienceWhat level of hiking and/or backpacking are you comfortable with? Your answer will not affect your reservation! We welcome all levels of experience to our projects. Your answer will help your crew leader to understand more about your skill level before venturing into the backcountry. How would you describe your hiking experience?*\n \n \n New\n \n \n \n Some experience\n \n \n \n Regular hiker\n \n \n \n Very experienced\n Any additional experience (trail maintenance or general outdoor experience) we should know about? If you are signing up for a project that includes backpacking\, what is your experience (if any) backpacking?*Have you been on an ITA project before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many projects?Difficulty Rating*\n \n I understand the difficulty rating and I agree that to the best of my knowledge that I am physically fit to perform the tasks without putting myself or others at risk.\n AgreementsPlease read our liability release form. You must agree to its terms and check the box below before submitting your registration.Liability Release*\n \n I have read the liability release and agree to its terms and conditions\n Reservation*\n \n I understand that the crew leader for this project will contact me via email prior to the project to confirm my reservation. If I do not respond\, my reservation may be cancelled.\n A few last things...How did you hear about this project?*Please choose oneFamily or friendITA emailITA websiteSocial mediaEventOtherWhere?Comments or questions:\nThank you for volunteering for this ITA trail project!\n\nBefore you click the “submit” button\, please be sure you can show up for the project.\n\nIn the past\, we've had quite a few late cancellations and no-shows. The issue is not just the time and money invested in planning\, organizing and staffing a project\, but also the missed work that could have been done with a full crew.\n\nSo... before you click the “submit” button\, please make sure your schedule will allow you to show up and be part of a great crew!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-middle-fork-payette/ LOCATION:Boiling Springs Campground\, Boise National Forest CATEGORIES:Featured Projects,General,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/20250920_144730.jpg GEO:44.35945;-115.85907 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boiling Springs Campground Boise National Forest;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boise National Forest:geo:-115.85907,44.35945 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR