Thank you for volunteering for an ITA project! We are committed to reducing barriers to participation in our projects as much as possible. Depending on how the project is funded and what restrictions the funding has, ITA is able to offer volunteers a per diem to help cover the cost of food for some backpacking projects.
Not all backpacking projects are eligible, and if your project is not listed on here, and you need help with food costs in order to attend the project, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org. We may be able to help!
The daily rate is $30.00. First and last days are counted as half days.
For example, a 5-day project breaks down like this:
- First day – meeting at the trailhead hiking in – ½ day Rate – $15.00
- Second through Fourth days – Full days on the trail. Rate – $30.00
- Fifth Day, last day and hike out to the trailhead – ½ day Rate – $15.00
- Total available for request – $120.00
Please fill out the information below, and we will mail you a check once approved. If you have any questions, please reach out to trails@idahotrailsassociation.org
2026 Eligible Projects
| Date | Project Name |
| April 8-15 | Middle Fork Salmon – Spring |
| April 23-29 | Main Salmon |
| April 26-May 2 | Loon Creek |
| May 3-7 | Sheep Creek |
| May 9-15 | Coxey Creek |
| June 13-19 | Moose Ridge |
| June21-27 | Middle Fork Salmon |
| June 19-Aug 2 | Little Queens River – Women in the Wild |
| Aug 2-9 | Little Queens River |
| Aug16-22 | Upper Little Pistol Creek |
| Sep 19-22 | Middle Fork Payette |
| Sep 27-Oct 3 | Indian Creek |