The ITA northern Idaho “Backpacking 101” clinic will provide a chance for new and experienced backpackers to get together and share ideas on how to better enjoy this sport. The clinic will include an overnight backpack to Plowboy Campground on the scenic west shore of Upper Priest Lake. We’ll hike about three miles on an easy trail to the campground, set up our tents and talk about tips, tricks, and other ideas on how to have more fun while backpacking in Idaho’s wild areas. We’ll also do trail work on #291 on both days. 

Trail: Navigation Trail #291 

Itinerary: The crew leader will specify meeting time & place for Saturday morning, backpack into Plowboy Campground. Sunday, work in the morning and return to the trailhead by midafternoon to travel home.  

Crew Leader: Tom Dabrowski 

More Information:  All Trails  

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: About 1 hour from Priest River  

GAIA Map: Navigation Trail 

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