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;TZID=America/Boise:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260131T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T205207 CREATED:20260120T174359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T152833Z UID:10000946-1769850000-1769850000@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Banner Ridge – Snowshoeing DESCRIPTION:Project Name:  Banner Ridge – Snowshoeing \nDescription: We’re partnering with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to help brush some of the winter trails in the South Idaho Park and Ski system. This work will be accessed by snowshoe\, a first for ITA! \nVolunteers will meet at the Banner Ridge parking area.  From here where we’ll work up the Banner Trail\, clearing brush far back enough for a snow groomer to safely travel through. If time allows\, we can also work on the Alpine Trail\, an ungroomed section accessed from the same parking area.  We’ll leave time for folks to continue around the loop back to cars. \nThe Banner Ridge area has nearly endless opportunities for winter fun! Skis\, fat tire bikes\, and snowshoes can be used on groomed\, ungroomed\, or backcountry to create a loop as long or short as you like.  The views from the ridge are well worth the climb! \nMore info on the Parks and Rec Website \nThis project is weather-dependent\, and project information is subject to change. If conditions are deemed unsafe\, we may need to cancel at the last minute .  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: Banner and Alpine Trails \nItinerary: This is a one day project \nGear Required: Snowshoes\, poles\, warm boots\, day pack big enough to fit a pair of loppers in.    Dress in layers! \nCrew Leader: Alisa and Gregg Rettschlag\, Art Troutner \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 40 minutes from Idaho City. \nTrail Map:  Banner Trail  and  Alpine Trail \nDifficulty Rating \nHike: 4/5 Strenuous – All trails from the parking area climb up\, with some steeper sections expected. \nProject Work: 2/5 Moderate – Using loppers and hand saws to clear brush growing in the trail.   Clearing back 14 feet wide on groomed sections\, and 8 feet on non-groomed sections. \nVolunteer Spots Available: 10 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 \n \n \n \nSign Up with Waitlist Password×Sign Up If you’ve signed up for the waitlist and received an email that a spot is open\, enter your password below to sign up for the project. For help\, contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org \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-banner-ridge-snowshoeing/ LOCATION:Banner Ridge Parking Area\, Boise National Forest CATEGORIES:General,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/01/IMG_5548.jpg GEO:44.02422;-115.606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Banner Ridge Parking Area Boise National Forest;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boise National Forest:geo:-115.606,44.02422 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR