BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.16.4//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:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260619T033314 CREATED:20260217T204441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T194914Z UID:10001045-1781654400-1782086399@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Queens - Youth DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Queens River – Youth  \nDates: June 17 – 21   \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 season in the Sawtooth Wilderness\, ITA will host a youth trail work project focused on improving access along the Little Queens and Queens River Trails. The crew will be based at the Queens River Trailhead\, camping beneath rugged granite peaks and dense forest\, with the river close by and sweeping Sawtooth views in every direction. Each day\, participants will head out to work on trail and return to camp in the evenings to relax\, share meals\, and take in one of Idaho's most scenic and remote landscapes.  \nTrail work will primarily involve cutting out downed logs and restoring passability along these routes- work that is both physically demanding and deeply rewarding. There is always more to clear in this area\, and the crew will contribute to a multi-year effort to reopen the full Queens River loop\, with additional ITA crews continuing later in the season. With guidance from crew leaders\, youth will also take part in daily camp life\, including meal setup and cleanup\, supporting the volunteer cook\, managing water and sanitation\, and accounting for tools. Volunteers will learn and follow Leave No Trace principles and project safety expectations while building practical skills\, teamwork\, and confidence in a true wilderness setting.   \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: Little Queens Trail #454\, Queens River Trail #458  \nItinerary: This is a five-day project. Volunteers and a parent/guardian will join a pre-trip Zoom meeting before the project. Meet Wednesday to caravan to camp\, set up camp\, go over trail and project safety. Thursday-Saturday\, work up Little Queens and Queens River Trails\, returning to camp each evening. Sunday\, clean up camp for pick up\, head home.   \nFood Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook   \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Food Provided   \nCrew Leader: Terry Patterson and Mark Sugden  \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 3 hours from Idaho City  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile for the Queens River Trail and Little Queens River Trail   \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 Moderate – Shorter hikes from camp\, up to three miles\, with only slight elevation gain/loss. Carrying tools and packs to work and back each day.  \nProject Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Focus on tree removal and basic trail maintenance. Digging\, swinging tools\, saw work\, and brushing.   \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-queens-youth/ LOCATION:Queens River Trailhead\, Sawtooth Wilderness CATEGORIES:Projects,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/IMG_6132.jpg GEO:43.84005;-115.18779 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Queens River Trailhead Sawtooth Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sawtooth Wilderness:geo:-115.18779,43.84005 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR