BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.17.5//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:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTSTAMP:20260402T154158Z CREATED:20260217T204446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T154158Z UID:10001046-1785369600-1785715199@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Slate Lake - Youth DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Slate Lake – Youth  \nDates: July 30 – August 2  \nITA's Youth Trail Crew Program provides opportunities for youth ages 14-18 to learn about the outdoors while building and maintaining hiking trails in a safe\, teamwork-oriented environment.  \nThis four-day youth trail project will be based out of a car camp at the Slate Lake trailhead in the Gospel Hump Wilderness\, offering expansive views into one of Idaho's most rugged and remote landscapes. Camping right at the trailhead allows the crew to work directly from camp each day\, focusing on trail maintenance along a popular route known for its excellent fishing opportunities and steady visitor use. With the 444 Road graded last summer\, the drive in from Grangeville is straightforward\, making access easy while still feeling truly backcountry. The project will emphasize crosscut saw work\, with plenty of opportunities to remove downed logs and keep this well-loved trail open and passable.  \nThroughout the project\, participants will focus on hands-on trail maintenance tasks such as crosscut sawing\, brushing\, and improving trail tread\, while also sharing responsibility for camp life. Youth will help with setting up and maintaining camp\, managing tools\, keeping common areas clean\, and following Leave No Trace principles.   \nITA's youth projects are completely free for volunteers to join\, and all food is provided. Gear can be borrowed from ITA if needed with advance notice\, or youth may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund.   \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 ourFAQs\, reach out to your crew leader\, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.  \nTrails: Hump Trail #313  \nItinerary: This is a four-day project. The crew will meet Thursday afternoon to set up and go over trail and project safety. On Friday and Saturday\, participants will work along the Slate Lake Trail\, focusing on trail maintenance tasks and returning to camp each evening. On Sunday\, the crew will break down and clean up camp before waiting to be picked up that afternoon.   \nFood Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook   \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Food Provided   \nCrew Leader: Val Armichardy and James Grantham   \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2 hours from Grangeville  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile  \nYouth Trip Selection:   \nYouth trip sign-ups will be open until March 22nd. Although early sign-ups will be prioritized\, ITA leadership and staff may adjust the final crews to maximize trip experience and provide opportunities for the greatest number of youth participants. To help facilitate trip assignments\, please sign up for your preferred trip and include alternate trips you could participate in\, should the preferred trip not be available. You will receive notification of trip assignment via email prior to March 31st.  \nDifficulty Rating:  \nHike: 2/5 Easy to Moderate – This project is car-camp based\, with daily hikes from camp to the work site. The trail follows gentle creek corridors and forested slopes with minimal elevation gain. Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain while carrying day packs\, water\, and basic tools.  \nProject Work: 3/5 Moderate – The work will focus on crosscut saw work\, brushing\, and trail tread improvement\, including removing downed logs and clearing rocks or debris. While physically engaging\, the tasks are manageable for motivated youth and provide a good introduction to backcountry trail maintenance.  \nVolunteer Spots Available: 4 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 for Youth Projects\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Please fill out this application form for yourself (if over 18) or for your child. All of our Youth Trail Crew Projects this year will be determined through an application review. The crew leader for this project will be in touch soon to let you know if you or your child has been selected to attend this project. Please submit one form for each person in your group. This field is hidden when viewing the formNameParticipant InformationIs the participant under the age of 18?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\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\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \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 projectParent/Guardian Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Phone Number*Birthday of participant*\n \n Month\n \n \n Day\n \n \n Year\n \n I give Idaho Trails Association permission to use photographs or video clips of me (if 18 or older)/my child in its promotional materials.*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n ITA welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds and identities. If you would like\, share the participant's pronouns to help our crew leaders know how best to refer to the volunteer.Pronouns\n \n \n she/her/hers\n \n \n \n he/him/his\n \n \n \n they/them/theirs\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer\n \n \n \n Other\n Medical InformationThis information is confidential and will only be used by the crew leader for the purposes of safety and preparedness for the project.\nAs of this time\, we are unable to accommodate food allergies with special meals but volunteers are welcome to bring their own food.Does the participant have a current physical injury or impairment ​that will or could affect their ability to hike and perform trail work?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Will the participant have difficulty hiking two miles or more with a pack weighing 15 pounds?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Is the participant currently receiving counseling services or physical therapy that may affect their safety or experience on a backcountry trail project?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Medical Conditions*Does the participant currently have any medical conditions that we should be aware of such as high blood pressure\, seizures\, bleeding disorders\, asthma\, chronic pain\, diabetes\, broken bones\, epilepsy\, etc.? If yes\, please list describe condition\, activity restrictions\, date of last occurrence\, and treatment.Allergies*Does the participant have any allergies (including allergies to medication\, foods\, insect bites/stings\, etc)? \nPlease list allergies.Medication*Is the participant currently taking any medication (including psychiatric\, over-the-counter\, or inhalers)? ​\nIf yes\, please list.Hospitalization*Has the participant been admitted to the hospital\, emergency department\, or urgent care within the past two years?\nIf yes\, please list date of visit\, reason\, and length of stay.Additional information*Additional comments about the participant's health.Emergency ContactCan be the same name listed under Parent/Guardian. Please do not list someone who will be on this project with you.Emergency Contact First*Emergency Contact Last Name*Relationship to participant*Emergency Contact Phone*Trail ExperienceWhat is the participant's comfort level with hiking and camping? We welcome all levels of experience to our projects. This information will help the crew leader to understand more about the volunteer before venturing into the backcountry. How would you describe the participant's 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 How would you describe the participant's camping experience?*\n \n \n New\n \n \n \n Some experience\n \n \n \n Regular camper\n \n \n \n Very experienced\n Has the participant been on any previous ITA trips? Which ones?*Trail ProjectIs this trip the participant’s first project choice? If this project isn’t available\, are there other projects the participant is interested in?*Is the participant hoping to attend a project with a sibling/friend? Please list here:*Is this trip to provide required volunteer hours to meet school requirements? Please explain any relevant details here:*What does the participant hope to gain from participating in the trip? We'd love this answer to be in the volunteer's words!*AgreementsDifficulty Rating*\n \n I understand the difficulty rating and I agree that to the best of my knowledge I am (if over 18) or my child is physically fit to perform the tasks without putting myself/themselves or others at risk.\n A few last things...How did you hear about this project?*Please choose oneFamily or friendITA emailITA websiteSocial mediaEventOtherWhere?Comments or questions:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-slate-lake-youth/ LOCATION:Slate Lake Trailhead\, Gospel Hump Wilderness CATEGORIES:Projects,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/IMG_2984.jpg GEO:45.5957;-115.92476 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Slate Lake Trailhead Gospel Hump Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gospel Hump Wilderness:geo:-115.92476,45.5957 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR