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# Idaho Trails Association

Keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all

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- [Trail Spotlight: Mogensen Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/12/trail-spotlight-mogensen-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Our Annual Membership Drive has begun!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/12/annual-membership-drive/) - Photo by Melanie ViningThere’s something powerful about trails. No matter who you are, where you come from, or how far you plan to go, a trail invites you in. Step by step, it connects us—to the land, to ourselves, and to one another. In a world that can feel divided and overwhelming, Idaho’s trails remind
- [What Thanksgiving Makes Me Think Of...](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/11/what-thanksgiving-makes-me-think-of/) - Photo by Melanie Vining“Thanksgiving makes me think of….” I remembered this writing prompt from elementary school the other day while at Costco, of all places. It came to me in a wave of cynicism, as in, “Thanksgiving makes me think of crafty marketing campaigns pushing Christmas shopping before the pumpkin pie’s cold”. But once removed
- [Holiday gift ideas that support trails!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/11/holiday-gifts/) - This holiday season, support businesses that support trails and public lands! Grab a hot drink and click around awhile. There’s something for everyone on your list and you don’t have to leave the house to shop! *Please note: some of these are small businesses and love serving their customers, but quantities may be limited. It’s
- [Trail Spotlight: Deep Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/11/trail-spotlight-deep-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Trail Spotlight: Cottonwood Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/10/trail-spotlight-cottonwood-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Trail Spotlight: Nez Perce Trail #13 (Magruder Ridge)](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/09/trail-spotlight-nez-perce-trail-13-magruder-ridge/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Jestine Lackner](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/09/volunteer-spotlight-jestine-lackner/) - We’re excited to spotlight Jestine, a passionate advocate for the outdoors who jumped right into the ITA community this past summer! She first connected with ITA through a shared love of Idaho’s wild places and stepped up to serve as camp cook on a week-long St. Joe River project—keeping volunteers well-fed and energized for long
- [Trail Spotlight: Rainbow Basin Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/trail-spotlight-rainbow-basin-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Frank Church Immersion Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/frank-church-immersion-project/) - Do you remember a daily routine outside of pings, scrolling, and screens? Our Frank Church Immersion crew has returned from almost two weeks clearing trail spanning from the historic Chamberlain Guard Station to Dillinger Meadow, spending time in one of the most remote places in the lower 48. The crew of eight tackled a long
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Andie Link](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/volunteer-spotlight-andie-link/) - Andie (left) on ITA's 2024 Copper Creek-Trail Creek Youth ProjectA huge thank you to our Youth Trail Crew Volunteer, Andie Link, for bringing her energy, creativity, and love for the outdoors to ITA! Since her very first youth trip to Loon Lake, she’s jumped in on projects like Copper Creek and Taylor Ranch, always ready
- [Trail Spotlight: Coeur d'Alene River National Recreation Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/trail-spotlight-coeur-dalene-river-national-recreation-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Looking back, and forward, from the Hum Lake Trail    ](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/looking-back-and-forward-from-the-hum-lake-trail/) - On July 12th, I met eight ITA volunteers at the Hum Lake/Duck Lake trailhead east of McCall, on the Payette National Forest. On our 2025 project schedule, this looked like just another one-day trail project, working a popular route to a beautiful high mountain lake. We include this project on our schedule each year, but
- [Dry Saddle Trail Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/dry-saddle-trail-project/) - Way out on the historic Magruder Corridor, ITA and ERTH Beverage Company teamed up for 12 miles of trail work above the Salmon River. This remote section of the Idaho Centennial Trail includes one of the toughest climbs of the whole 1,000 miles of the ICT, and this crew had their work cut out for
- [North Fork Boise River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/08/north-fork-boise-river/) - Thanks to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for partnering with us on this project on the North Fork of the Boise River! Our crew worked up the North Fork Boise River Trail, clearing brush and re-establishing the trail through several small rockslides. At 1.75 miles, we reached a large slide that’s dammed the river and submerged
- [Trail Spotlight: Alpine Way](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/07/trail-spotlight-alpine-way/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Trail Spotlight: Perjue Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/03/trail-spotlight-perjue-canyon/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Middle Fork Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/06/middle-fork-project/) - From June 18-25, ITA teamed up with SBFC and Forest Service to clear ~10 miles of trail along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The team of 12 worked through heat, rain, and a bit of snow to remove trees, clear drains, redo/reroute tread, and brush various sections of trail. Impressive achievements of the
- [Idaho's public lands need your help!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/06/idahos-public-lands-need-your-help/) - In recent weeks, Utah Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee, put forward a plan to sell millions of acres of public land across 11 Western states, including Idaho, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Many of you stepped up to voice your opposition to this widespread
- [Selway River Trail Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/07/selway-river-trail-project/) - Eleven of us ITA volunteers that included a wonderful cook spent a week based out of the Magruder Ranger House while we cleared the Selway River Trail from its trailhead near the house down to Upper Crossing. We brushed, cut logs, cleaned water bars and refreshed some tread areas— we ROCKED! Beyond the wonderful camaraderie
- [ITA Strike Team Strikes Again!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/07/ita-strike-team-strikes-again/) - As part of our efforts to help our Forest Service partners fill gaps left by recent job and budget cuts, ITA launched a “strike team” program this summer, where crew leaders and experienced volunteers respond to unplanned trail work needs. The Krassel District of the Payette National Forest voiced a need for help clearing the
- [Trail Spotlight: Shingle Flat](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/06/trail-spotlight-shingle-flat/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Trisha Thomason](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/06/volunteer-spotlight-trisha-thomason/) - Trisha (red coat in the front row) on the 2024 Boulder Meadows ProjectWe’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Trisha, one of ITA’s incredible volunteers whose passion for the outdoors and dedication to giving back has made a real impact on Idaho’s trails! Since discovering ITA through the hiking community, she’s jumped into trail work
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Evett](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/05/volunteer-spotlight-jessica-evett/) - Jess (red hat) on the 2024 Cold Meadows ProjectJess brings a wealth of experience to ITA—from working as a wilderness ranger to decades in nonprofit and public service—but what stands out most is her passion for building community and connecting people with the outdoors. Since jumping into leadership with ITA in 2021, Jessica has led
- [Trail Spotlight: Lake Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/05/trail-spotlight-lake-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Trail Spotlight: Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/04/trail-spotlight-mallard-larkins-pioneer-area/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Pamela and Walter DeMetro](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/03/volunteer-spotlight-pamela-and-walter-demetro/) - Pamela and Walter on the 2024 Hennessy Yurt Veterans ProjectA huge thank you to Pamela and Walter for their incredible dedication and service as ITA Crew Leaders! Since first discovering ITA at an end-of-season party in Ann Morrison Park, they’ve become an essential part of our trail family—volunteering for everything from ITA events to multi-day
- [Our 2025 Project Schedule is Live!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/03/2025-project-schedule/) - Anne (far right) on the 2024 Lower Granite Creek ProjectWe are excited to announce our 2025 Volunteer Project Schedule is out and ready for member sign-ups! Sign-ups for the public open on March 15. We have over 80 projects scheduled this year all across the state: One-day projects near Sandpoint, McCall, Boise, and Pocatello. Weekend camping
- [Standing in solidarity and 100% committed to trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/02/standing-in-solidarity-and-100-committed-to-trails/) - Anne (far right) on the 2024 Lower Granite Creek Project Dear ITA members and supporters, Idaho Trails Association was saddened to learn that over 3,400 Forest Service employees nationwide were fired last week, many of whom were in Idaho. As a partner in public land trail stewardship, we value our dedicated land manager partners. We
- [Trail Spotlight: Blackmare Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/02/blackmare-lake/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Favorite](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/02/volunteer-spotlight-anne-favorite/) - Anne (far right) on the 2024 Lower Granite Creek ProjectIn just her second year volunteering with ITA, Anne went all in—signing up for an incredible seven projects! Among them was ITA’s three-week Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, where she brought her unwavering passion for the wilderness and tackled the tough work of clearing trails
- [New Staff Spotlight: Barbara Sammut](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/01/new-staff-spotlight-barbara-sammut/) - We’re thrilled to introduce Barbara Sammut as ITA’s new North Idaho Trail Program Specialist! Based in Coeur d’Alene, Barbara’s passion for hiking and connecting to people through Idaho’s outdoor spaces makes her a perfect fit for our mission. Join us in giving Barbara a warm ITA welcome – we’re so glad to have you on
- [Trail Spotlight: Viewski Loop](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2025/01/trail-spotlight-viewski-loop/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Watch our End of Year Video!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/12/watch-our-end-of-year-video/) - As we close out the year, all of us at Idaho Trails Association want to take a moment to celebrate what an incredible year 2024 has been for Idaho’s trails—all thanks to YOU! Your unwavering support has helped keep trails open, accessible, and thriving. We cleared more miles of trail this year than ever before!
- [Blackmare Lake: Reaching Goals](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/12/blackmare-lake-reaching-goals/) - Volunteer Gregg Rettschlag waded through a sea of brush to find the trail on ITA’s first project into Blackmore Lake in 2022. Photo credit: Sean BotzenhartBy Melanie Vining, ITA Executive Director In trail work, there is no “Done with a capital D”, but there are finish lines. Often, we clear sections of trail and, at
- [Immersion Thoughts- Bryce](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/immersion-thoughts-bryce/) - by Bryce Campbell, ITA Crew Leader. Bryce was part of ITA’s three week Wilderness Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness this past summer. Here are some of his thoughts on his experience in the Wilderness. When reflecting on my ITA immersion experience from this past summer, a quote from The Little Prince came to mind:
- [Annual Membership Drive has begun!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/12/annual-membership-drive-has-begun/) - Dear Trail Lovers, We’re kicking off our Annual Membership Drive to raise $65,000 in support of Idaho’s trails on December 1 and going through the end of the month. With your help, we can make 2025 an incredible year for preserving and maintaining the places we all cherish. Whether you give $30, $60, $100, or
- [Trail Spotlight: South Fork of Gibson Jack Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/trail-spotlight-south-fork-of-gibson-jack-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Dueis](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/volunteer-spotlight-ken-dueis/) - Ken Dueis (red hat) was awarded ITA’s north Idaho Volunteer of the Year!Congratulations to our north Idaho Volunteer of the Year, Ken Dueis, for his great work in helping co-lead his first projects this summer for Idaho Trails Association. “Ken is a high energy, very active volunteer with ITA. During 2024, he worked on multiple
- [Immersion Thoughts- Anne and Alisa](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/immersion-thoughts-anne-and-alisa/) - Both Anne and Alisa were part of ITA’s three week Wilderness Immersion Project in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness this past summer. Here are some of their thoughts on their experience in the Wilderness. Sensory Recalibration by Anne Favorite, Immersion Crew Member Looking to reboot, recharge? Then get yee to the wilderness! Lose yourself in service to
- [Trail Spotlight: Upper Dry Creek, Shingle Creek Loop](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/trail-spotlight-upper-dry-creek-shingle-creek-loop/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Fire Season Was a Whopper This Year](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/fire-season-was-a-whopper-this-year/) - The Valley Fire burning in the Boise Foothills in early October. Join us November 16 in the Boise Foothills for a replanting project! See below for more info.by Melanie Vining, Executive Director Ok, so this could be the title of an article at the end of pretty much any summer lately. Snowpacks melting earlier, heat
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Don McIntosh](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/11/volunteer-spotlight-don-mcintosh/) - Don was awarded the 2024 North Idaho ITA Crew Leader of the Year! He has been leading crews for many years and is always willing to take on the longer weekend and weeklong projects. When changes to the locations of trail projects inevitably arise, his ability to roll with the punches is much appreciated. “Don
- [Trail Spotlight: Kelly Creek and Hanson Ridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/10/trail-spotlight-kelly-creek-and-hanson-ridge/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Find Your People on the Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/10/find-your-people-on-the-trail/) - Trail work is rewarding. It’s why we do it. We get to see the immediate fruits of our labor and know we are contributing to both an immediate and a longer term, larger cause, keeping access to public lands open and allowing others to experience the mental and physical nourishment of the outdoors, but there’s
- [Cheese, Green Chile & Chicken Enchilada Dutch Oven recipe](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/06/cheese-green-chile-chicken-enchilada-dutch-oven-recipe/) - Photo by Nicole Fellows of Amateur CamperGreat for camping out or at home, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Submitted by ITA volunteer cook, Hugh Cooke. Check out our Dutch Oven Cooking Tips for Beginners if you are new to Dutch oven cooking. Photo by Nicole Fellows of Amateur Camper. See recipe post here. Cheese, Green
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Patti Stieger](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/10/volunteer-spotlight-patti-stieger/) - Patti has been working with ITA since the very first project in 2010, first as a Forest Service trail leader and then as a volunteer crew leader. She has also helped as a crew leader teacher at our CLEM (Crew Leader Education and Mentoring) Training. Her long history working on trails and with crews (30
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Kasey Rose and Eric Messenger](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/09/volunteer-spotlight-kasey-rose-and-eric-messenger/) - Kasey and Eric (middle) on the July Baron Creek Youth Project.Kasey and Eric are rockstar ITA youth leaders, having led not one, but two weeklong youth projects this year alone! It takes a unique mix of skills, patience, and sense of adventure to guide a crew of 14-18 year olds through the backcountry, and we’re
- [Trail Spotlight: Lolo Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/09/trail-spotlight-lolo-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Job posting: Northern Idaho Trail Program Specialist](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/09/job-posting-northern-idaho-trail-program-specialist/) - ITA is seeking a full-time Trail Program Specialist for the northern Idaho trails program. The chosen candidate will help lead ITA’s trails program into its second decade of keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all. This candidate will play a key role in growing the organization, engaging more volunteers to maintain more trails in more
- [Know before you go- fire restrictions and wildfire maps](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/07/know-before-you-go-fire-restrictions-and-wildfire-maps/) - Going hiking or camping soon? Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect in most of Idaho. We all can do our part to be sure we and our loved ones enjoy our trails while taking precautions to keep ourselves safe and our forests green! Stage 1 includes no campfires unless in a designated recreation
- [Trail Spotlight: Settler’s Grove Interpretive Trail #162](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/08/trail-spotlight-settlers-grove/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney Norsk](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/08/volunteer-spotlight-sydney-norsk/) - Sydney has been an incredible part of ITA’s Youth Trail Crew since 2021! As she embarks on her university journey next month, we want to send out a huge thank you from all of us at ITA. Your hard work has made Idaho’s trails better, and your dedication has inspired others to follow in your
- [Dutch Oven Cooking Tips for Beginners](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/06/dutch-oven-cooking-tips-for-beginners/) - Submitted by ITA volunteer cook, Hugh Cooke. What is a Camp Dutch Oven? Kitchen dutch oven has rounded dome lid to capture liquids and flat bottom to rest on range. Camping coals will not stay on this lid with ease. Camp Dutch Oven has three legs to hold pot above a bed of heat/charcoals and
- [Trail Spotlight: Big Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/07/trail-spotlight-big-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Are you prepared for the worst?](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/07/being-prepared/) - By Melanie Vining, ITA Executive Director I wouldn’t put myself in the “wing it” category, but if there is spectrum I’d not be at the “well-prepared” end either. Maybe somewhere in the middle. I’ve taken off on ten-mile day hikes with running shoes and a peanut butter sandwich, but I’ve also done weeklong backpacking trips
- [Volunteers needed for ITA Trail Scouting Program](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/07/volunteers-needed-for-ita-trail-scouting-program/) - The first season of our Trail Scouting Program is underway! One of our volunteers scouted about 30 miles of the Middle Fork Trail from the Boundary Creek Boat Launch down to the Pistol Creek Airstrip already, but with the snow melting out in the high country, there are more opportunities to scout trails in the
- [Do You Have a Lemonade Mindset?](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/06/do-you-have-a-lemonade-mindset/) - Mel with the Shingle Flat trail crew after their project on National Trails Day. Living vicariously through volunteer energy is another way she is making lemonade!By Melanie Vining, ITA Executive Director My summer recently took a hard right turn. On Wednesday, May 15th, I had a calendar full of ITA trips, hiking trips, trail runs,
- [Trail Spotlight: Little City of Rocks Loop](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/06/trail-spotlight-little-city-of-rocks-loop/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Tobey Jinkins](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/11/volunteer-spotlight-tobey/) - Without our volunteers, the Idaho Trails Association could not do the important work of keeping public trails open. As part of our 2016 membership drive, we’d like to introduce you to some of the folks that have made our projects so successful and fun. Tobey has volunteered on our Alice-Toxaway project two years running and
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Brad Smith](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/05/brad-smith/) - Brad helped to start ITA back in 2009 and recently volunteered many hours to create ITA’s new Frank Church-River of No Return Trail Map! He is heading up a new ITA volunteer opportunity of gathering GPS data in the south half of the Frank to produce a second map later this year. Thank you, Brad,
- [Trail Spotlight: Evans Landing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/05/trail-spotlight-evans-landing/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Eating on the Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/05/eating-on-the-trail/) - Alexis Bennett is an Idaho native who enjoys big hikes and trails with her son and dog. Her street credit includes 20 years of running and weight training experience, including as a collegiate track athlete, finishing the Boise Trail Challenge on foot in 2023, and holding the women’s single-day Boise Grand Slam record. Eating on
- [Join us on an Idaho Centennial Trail project!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/05/ict-projects/) - Camping at the 2023 Caton Lake- Women in the Wild ProjectWe are excited to be hosting many projects on the thousand-mile Idaho Centennial Trail this summer! The ICT is Idaho’s only thru-hike that spans from Canada all the way to Nevada. We have many opportunities for volunteers to visit and work on the ICT this
- [Finding My Path: A Reflection on ITA's Special Programs](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/04/finding-my-path/) - Tobey (front) and Mel (second) in Hells Canyon on a recent trail projectBy Melanie Vining I remember my friend Tobey calling me in the spring seven years ago, asking if she could stay at our house in Council on her way to a trail project. Of course I said yes- she was one of my
- [Volunteer Partner Spotlight: Two Wolf Foundation](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/04/volunteer-partner-spotlight-two-wolf-foundation/) - Idaho Trails Association is teaming up with Two Wolf Foundation for a women’s veteran trail project in late May, and we are so excited! Two Wolf Foundation was founded in 2022 by Executive Director Brian Flynn, whose own struggles after retirement from military service compelled him to help others going through similar challenges. (You can
- [Trail Spotlight: Allison and Eckels Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/04/trail-spotlight-allison-and-eckels-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Leslie Anderson](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/03/volunteer-spotlight-leslie-anderson/) - For the second year in a row, Leslie is leading ITA’s first project of the year- the BSU Alternative Spring Break Project! We can only hope this year’s group will be as lucky as last year’s and see mountain goats. Even if not, the crew is fortunate to have an awesome leader like Leslie! Thank
- [Trail Spotlight: Lochsa Peak](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/03/trail-spotlight-lochsa-peak/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Fit to Summit](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/03/fit-to-summit/) - Alexis Bennett is an Idaho native who enjoys big hikes and trails with her son and dog. Her street credit includes 20 years of running and weight training experience, including as a collegiate track athlete, finishing the Boise Trail Challenge on foot in 2023, and holding the women’s single-day Boise Grand Slam record. Trail season
- [The Work- Part 3](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/03/the-work-part-3/) - photo by Dave Beck Part 3: The Work- By Melanie Vining, Executive Director. Click here to read Part 1 and Part 2. ITA works with public land managers across Idaho, but most of the time our land manager partner is the Forest Service. We work on nine National Forests in Idaho and in one area
- [The Nitty Gritty and Project Sign Up- Part 2](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/02/the-nitty-gritty-and-project-sign-up-part-2/) - photo by Dave Beck Part 2: The Nitty Gritty and Project Sign Up- By Melanie Vining, Executive Director. Click here to read part 1. Tune in for part 3 about working on trails coming soon! The first two weeks of February for ITA staff, especially our Trail Projects Director, is a bit like the last
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Ray Arguello](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/02/volunteer-spotlight-ray-arguello/) - Ray (far right) on the 2023 Bean-Bacon Loop Project Navy vet Ray Arguello began volunteering in 2018 with ITA and last year became a crew leader. He is excited to be part of our growing Veterans Program and is leading our first weeklong Veterans project this year at Ditch Creek. He also enjoys working with
- [Trail Spotlight: Guffey Butte Summit](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/02/guffey-butte-summit/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [From Plan to Project to Report- Part 1](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/02/plan-to-project-part-1/) - Part 1: Project Schedule– By Melanie Vining, Executive Director. Check back for part 2 and 3 about project signups and working on trails coming soon! We get questions regularly about how we choose projects each season, what trail work is and why we do it the way we do. These questions often lead to great
- [Read our 2023 Annual Report!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/01/annual-report/) - ITA’s 2023 Annual Report is here! We had an INCREDIBLE year for trails thanks to your support. Read highlights from the season and see some gorgeous photos of Idaho’s backcountry taken by our volunteers and staff. We’ve got updates about our Women in the Wild, Youth, and Veterans programs, trail work stats, where our money
- [Trail Spotlight: Buena Vista Trail Loop (AKA Idaho City Airport Loop)](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/01/trail-spotlight-buena-vista-trail-loop/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Bryce Campbell](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024/01/volunteer-spotlight-bryce/) - Bryce wins the award for being the ITA crew leader and supporter that lives the furthest away! While living in Idaho, he discovered ITA and worked his way up to leading crews. He moved to Taiwan to be closer to his wife but still makes the trip back to work with ITA in the summer
- [Immersion: a conversation with Pam Bond](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/12/immersion/) - When we immerse ourselves in things, we often do so in anticipation of a significant end result. We hope for transformation. Immersive language study. Cold water immersion. Immersion therapy. You go into it one way – you come out of it changed. Back in 2021, ITA dreamed up a new initiative. It was a dream
- [ITA Membership Discounts and Coupons!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/12/membership-discounts/) - These businesses and partners have offered some great discounts for ITA members! Not yet an ITA supporter? Join here! If you are a member, keep an eye out for email instructions for how to get these discounts: Felco- 10% off entire order GAIA GPS- Free 30-day trial Resurgo Coffee– 10% discount Cafè Mule- 15% off
- [Trail Spotlight: Red Top Trail #102](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/12/trail-spotlight-red-top-trail-102/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Kallemeyn](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/12/volunteer-spotlight-julie-kallemeyn/) - Our 2023 North Idaho Crew Leader of the year is Julie Kallemeyn! Besides leading crews, she is also a member of ITA’s Advisory Board. One of the volunteers on a trip that she led described her leadership this way: “She made the trip so much fun that you didn’t even know there was work involved!”
- [A message from our Executive Director](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/12/a-message-from-our-executive-director-membership/) - Unlike many kids, when I first heard the tale of the tortoise and the hare, I didn’t identify with the flashy, speedy rabbit. “Slow and steady wins the race” resonated with me. The stodgy tortoise’s persistent trudge was inspiring to me, which proved prophetic. Growing up and into my adulthood, I embraced things that required
- [ITA's Annual Membership Drive kicks off on Giving Tuesday!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/11/2023-annual-membership-drive/) - Idaho Trails Association’s 2023 Membership Drive is kicks off on Giving Tuesday and goes through the end of the year. Check out our campaign page here. As a member, you play a part in preserving trails and keeping public lands accessible for years to come. Your gift goes towards tools for our volunteer maintenance projects,
- [Introducing: the ITA Wall Calendar!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/11/introducing-the-ita-wall-calendar/) - We are excited to be offering a 2024 12-month ITA Wall calendar just in time for the new year! Get this trail-tactic calendar when you give $100 or more to ITA’s Annual Membership Drive. Featuring the best photos taken across Idaho on 2023 trail projects, enjoy serene mountain views all year long and find inspiration
- [Trail Spotlight: Lucky Peak via Adelmann Mine Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/11/trail-spotlight-lucky-peak/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Brenda Magnuson](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/11/volunteer-spotlight-brenda-magnuson/) - Brenda (center) on the 2022 Caton Lake- Women Only Project Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year for the South Idaho region is Brenda Magnuson! As a fairly new ITA volunteer, she came on five projects this year for a total of 12 days on the trail, helped out at several events during the season, and
- [Thank you for voting for ITA!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/10/thank-you-for-voting/) - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR IDAHO TRAILS ASSOCIATION IN THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS! Your support and words of encouragement meant everything to us throughout this contest. We did not receive enough votes to make it to the top two spots but we are grateful for the opportunity to generate some buzz
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beck](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/volunteer-spotlight-dave-beck/) - As a crew leader and photographer, Dave not only works hard on the trail leading trips but also captures some amazing images as well. Dave chronicles his adventures and post his photos on his blog, Davefaitlemonde.com. This summer just a few hours into the three-week Wilderness Immersion project in the Frank Church River of No
- [Trail Spotlight: Divide Trail North](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/trail-spotlight-divide-trail-north/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [National Public Lands Day Scavenger Hunt!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/national-public-lands-day-scavenger-hunt/) - SCAVENGER HUNT! Want to win coffee from Café Mulé and a sweet ITA cup?! Be the first to find our trail crews this Saturday (September 23) on National Public Lands Day on our Snowshoe Hare Loop project near Boise or our Owyhee Trails project! WHERE WILL THE CREWS BE? 1. Snowshoe Hare Loop- from 9-12:30,
- [ITA named as finalist in Land Rover Defender Service Awards](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/defender-service-awards/) - ITA has been named as one of five nonprofit finalists in the Land Rover Defender Service Awards and has the chance to win a customized Land Rover and $25,000! A large four wheel drive like this would be instrumental in allowing more volunteers (especially youth) to participate in projects requiring a high-clearance vehicle. Transportation to
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Dan and Marja Waugh](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/09/volunteer-spotlight-waugh/) - Dan and Marja Dan and Marja are Backcountry Horseman volunteers who pack gear and supplies for ITA projects as well as other groups doing trail work in the Wilderness. We applaud their enthusiasm for protecting and maintaining Idaho’s trails and volunteering for seven pack trips across Idaho in 2023 alone! For our backcountry projects, their packing
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Daunika Huberty](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/08/volunteer-spotlight-daunika-huberty/) - Daunika on the 2022 Split-Loon Youth Project As one of ITA’s Youth Trail Crew volunteers, Daunika just completed her third week-long project with ITA. Last year, she introduced her younger sister to ITA and they have worked on the last two projects together. She has brought joy to each project she’s been on as well
- [Trail Spotlight: Selway River Trail #4](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/08/trail-spotlight-selway-river-trail/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Bridges](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/07/volunteer-spotlight-elizabeth-bridges/) - Liz (front) leading a crew on the recent Selway River- Women Only Project What does Liz not do for ITA?! She serves as a crew leader, Advisory board member, youth program advocate, backcountry cook, event volunteer, writer, and host of ITA functions in her amazing backyard among many roles! Liz is so much fun to be
- [Trail Spotlight: Station Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/07/trail-spotlight-station-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Opening up a lost trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/06/lost-trail/) - By Josh Davis, a 17-year-old ITA volunteer, photographer, and recent high school graduate. You can see more of his photos by following him on Instagram. The South Fork Blackmare Creek trail project was my third and biggest project volunteering with ITA. Although I have worked on a multi-day project in the Frank Church Wilderness and
- [Beginner Backpacking Hikes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/05/beginner-backpacking-hikes/) - Jim (far right) at ITA’s Crew Leader College.New to backpacking? Looking for a great spring warm-up? These backpacking trips were hand-picked by our staff and backpacking 101 instructors for being not only beautiful places to visit but also on the easier side of the scale for overnight backpacking trips. Not a beginner? These are all
- [Trail Spotlight: Salmo Priest Loop](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/05/salmo-priest-loop/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and keep yourself safe if
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Glenn and Michelle Florence](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/05/volunteer-spotlight-florence/) - Jim (far right) at ITA’s Crew Leader College. Glenn and Michelle are one of ITA’s power couples! They began volunteering in 2019 and since then, they’ve risen to crew leader status, helped ITA begin to offer projects in East Idaho near their home in Pocatello, and volunteered at local events. Glenn also joined ITA’s Advisory
- [Pack Your Summer Online Auction is Open!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/05/pack-your-summer-2023/) - Jim (far right) at ITA’s Crew Leader College. Bidding is now open for ITA’s Second Annual Pack Your Summer Online Auction! We have over twenty unique items and experiences hand-picked just for our outdoor-loving, adventure-seeking members and supporters. Bid on these awesome items: Seven Devils Weekend Pack Trip featuring a gourmet dinner by chef Steve
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Manning](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/04/volunteer-spotlight-jim-manning/) - Jim (far right) at ITA’s Crew Leader College. ITA volunteer Jim Manning first began leading crews last season and was awarded ITA’s coveted 2022 Crew Leader of the Year award (and given a special ITA mug to prove it!) We’re grateful to Jim for leading crews and making a difference for Idaho’s trails! Tell me
- [Trail Spotlight: Sheep Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/05/trail-spotlight-sheep-creek/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights trails across Idaho we think are worth hiking! Ranging from one-day to multi-day trips, these recommendations are for trails recently cleared or hiked by ITA volunteers. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please
- [Looking for volunteers for 2023!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/03/looking-for-volunteers-for-2023/) - ITA’s 2023 volunteer schedule is out for signups for the public! We have one-day, weekend, and weeklong projects of varying degrees of difficulty scheduled across the state. We also have six projects scheduled for our Youth Trail Crew Program and six for our Women in the Wild Program. If you’re interested in learning more about
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Alisa Rettschlag](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/02/volunteer-spotlight-alisa-rettschlag/) - Alisa (closest on the end) on last year's West Fork Camas- Woodtick Ridge Project Alisa Rettschlag is an ITA super volunteer! She and her husband Gregg have been volunteering with ITA for a number of years and last year she took the plunge into crew leading AND teaching our Backpacking 101 class. It’s easy to
- [Project Schedule Release is March 1!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/02/project-schedule-release/) - On March 1, our 2023 volunteer trail project schedule of 60+ projects will be released! Members (anyone who has donated to ITA in the past year) will be able to sign up to volunteer for projects on a first come, first served basis for most projects. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “Do people really rush to
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Levi Armichardy](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/01/volunteer-spotlight-levi-armichardy/) - Levi (in the middle of the crosscut in the purple shirt) co-led the Echo Lake Youth TripIdaho high school seniors must complete a “senior project” as part of their graduation requirements. While the criterion for completion varies from school to school, the basic requirement is that a senior take on a project, learn about it
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Barry Miller](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2023/01/volunteer-spotlight-barry-miller/) - Barry and youth crew members on the Split-Loon projectThere a good reason why ITA crew leader Barry Miller was given the award of Crew Leader of the Year in 2022- he led three projects, one of them being a backpacking trip as part of our Youth Trail Crew program. It’s a lot to take a
- [Watch our 2022 Impact Video!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/12/impact-video/) - Happy (almost) New Year to you and yours! We want to take this time at the end of the year to reflect on what an awesome year 2022 was for trails because of your support. We put together this video to celebrate the year: Our New Years resolution: do even more to keep Idaho’s hiking
- [Why Clear That Trail? (It’s in the middle of nowhere!)](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/12/why-clear-that-trail-its-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/) - Photo Credit: Dave Beck By Melanie Vining, Executive Director The Sheep Creek Trail, from Windy Saddle in the Seven Devils Mountains to the Snake River in Hells Canyon, was cleared for the first time in years this past fall and spring. Three friends and I planned a two-day hike from Windy Saddle to Pittsburgh Landing
- [Outdoor Education is at the Heart of ITA](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/12/outdoor-education/) - By Pam Bond, ITA Vice President of the Board and Crew Leader Pam Bond and other volunteers flying into the Cabin Creek airstrip to begin a week of trail maintenance. I didn’t realize, until I sat down and gave it a good think, that education is ingrained in all that Idaho Trails Association does. Every part
- [There’s a trail out there for everyone!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/11/theres-a-trail-out-there-for-everyone/) - ITA’s mission is “keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all”. We believe there is a trail for everyone, somewhere, be it deep in the Gospel Hump Wilderness or a mile outside of Sandpoint. I recently learned there is even an ADA-accessible wilderness trail outside Ketchum! I believe our work stewarding Idaho trails should be open
- [#GivingTuesday is here!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/11/giving-tuesday-2022/) - Join us on #GivingTuesday, a day to come together around the causes you care about and communities you want to lift up. Idaho Trails Association is raising support to fund trail projects across Idaho in 2023. We want to inspire more communities and volunteers to come together to make their trails better and share our
- [We need your help planning for 2023!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/11/2023-planning/) - We need your help to make the 2023 trail season the best one yet! Please fill out the questions below to help us know how best to plan for next year. Volunteer Feedback City/town you liveHow many projects did you go on in 2022?How many projects would you like to go on in 2023?What time of
- [Love Your Idaho Trails!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/11/love-your-idaho-trails/) - ITA’s Annual Membership Drive starts November 15 and runs through the end of the year. We need your help to reach our goal of $50,000 to support ITA’s trail stewardship work in 2023. You can join or renew for $25, $50, $100 or more! Why do trails need our support? Idaho’s vast network of 10,000+
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 11: The End has come- for this year!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/11/end_has_come/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 10: Bagging Peaks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/10/clays-cdt-blog-part-10-bagging-peaks/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 9: Made it to Colorado!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/10/clays-cdt-blog-part-9-made-it-to-colorado/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Pauline Irish](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/09/volunteer-spotlight-pauline-irish/) - Pauline working hard lopping on the Purjue Canyon projectITA member and volunteer Pauline Irish has been working hard on ITA trail maintenance projects since 2021 and this spring was trained to become an ITA backcountry cook. She cooked for her first crew on the Little Queens River Women Only project in July. Pauline is also a
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 8: Winter is Coming](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/09/clays-cdt-blog-part-8-winter-is-coming/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Join us for National Public Lands Day!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/09/npld/) - September 24 is National Public Lands Day and we have two ways you can join us in celebrating our shared public spaces! Join us on a project– We have a weekend trip and two Saturday projects planned in North and South Idaho. Kirkwood Bridge • September 23-25 • Hells Canyon Wilderness Volunteers will meet midday
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 7: Stand off with a moose](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/09/clays-cdt-blog-part-7-stand-off-with-a-moose/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 6: Up and Down](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/clays-cdt-blog-part-6/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [The Future is Bright: ITA and SBFC collaboration focuses on next generation of trail stewards](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/the-future-is-bright-ita-and-sbfc-collaboration-focuses-on-next-generation-of-trail-stewards/) - Earlier this season, ITA collaborated with the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation on the Goat Ridge Youth project in the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest. Four ITA teen volunteers worked alongside three SBFC Wilderness Ranger Fellows with the objective to clear the Goat Ridge Trail starting at the Shearer Airstrip and working as far as
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Anna Jones](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/volunteer-spotlight-anna-jones/) - On her first ever ITA project earlier this year, Anna Jones, a communications manager who moved to Idaho two years ago from Mississippi, lost most of her camping gear. While the crew was out working on a project out of the Grandjean trailhead in the Sawtooth Recreation Area, sudden wind gusts blew her whole tent,
- [WOW Little Queens](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/wow-little-queens/) - It is always a treat to spend a week in a place with a regal name, and the Women’s Only Work Week left the Little Queen’s Valley ruddy and rugged, if a little grubby, having earned a few crosscutting crowns. Nine women, some friends from before but all friends after, cleared 126 trees from the
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 5: Back in Idaho](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/clays-cdt-blog-part-5-back-in-idaho/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 4: Watch out for that steak!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/08/clays-cdt-blog-part-4-watch-out-for-that-steak/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Trail Spotlight: Wind River Pack Bridge to Shepp Ranch Beach](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/trail-spotlight-wind-river/) - Our Trail Spotlight highlights trails across Idaho that are worth hiking! Ranging from one-day to multi-day trips, these recommendations are trails that ITA has recently cleared or a volunteer has hiked. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Hobart Swan](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/07/volunteer-spotlight-hobart-swan/) - We are so grateful for the work that Hobart puts in to make trails better! If you have ever tried out our crosscut saw demo at an ITA event in Boise, you have probably met Hobart! He not only built the demo saw buck but also generously stores it at his place and hauls it
- [Follow Clay on his CDT journey!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/follow-clay-on-his-cdt-journey/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 2: And we're off!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/07/and-were-off/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Clay's CDT Blog Part 3: Into the Bob Marshall Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/07/clays-cdt-blog-part-3-into-the-bob-marshall-wilderness/) - This summer, ITA crew leader and former employee Clay Jacobson will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail starting north and going south. The CDT spans over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico and crosses through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. We’re happy to be following Clay along his journey and will be posting his updates
- [Visit the Gospel-Hump Wilderness with ITA!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/visit-the-gospel-hump-wilderness-with-ita/) - This season, ITA is hosting two projects in the Gospel-Hump Wilderness, a 206,000 acre wilderness that stretches from the Main Salmon River to the South Fork of the Clearwater, between Riggins and Grangeville. With the Frank Church River of no Return Wilderness to the South and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to the East, the Gospel-Hump is
- [Introducing Pack Your Summer Auction](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/pack-your-summer/) - PACK YOUR SUMMER! Starting June 20th and going through the end of the month, we’ll be running an online auction full of awesome Idaho adventures. Get your bags packed and your boots ready! We’ll be auctioning off a five-day rafting trip for two, a weekend pack trip in the Seven Devils, a backpacking adventure package
- [The Splattski Outdoor Access Fund](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/splattski-fund/) - The trails world lost a true friend in February 2022 with the sudden passing of John Platt. John was a lifelong hiker and mountaineer, an accomplished cyclist, a backcountry adventurer, and a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. John was also passionate about sharing the outdoors with anyone and everyone, and would give of his
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Lilly Ragan](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/06/volunteer-spotlight-lilly-ragan/) - Lilly Ragan, tax accountant by day, serves as ITA’s Bookkeeper and a member of the Advisory Board. We are so grateful to Lilly for the many hours she spends crunching the numbers for ITA as well as working hard on trail maintenance projects! We appreciate Lilly’s constant smile (even after trudging MANY miles in the
- [Celebrate National Trails Day with ITA!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/05/ntd/) - National Trails Day is June 4th and we have three exciting ways you can celebrate trails with us! 1. 🥾Volunteer for a project! 🥾 We’ll be hosting four trail maintenance projects June 4 across the state on trails in North, South, and East Idaho: Hawkins Loop in the Boise Foothills, Mickinnick near Sandpoint, Cherry Springs
- [Rediscovering Lost Trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/05/rediscovering-lost-trails/) - By ITA Volunteer and Board Member Liz Bridges In the US, many of our most revered routes trace trails created by the native peoples of this continent. In Idaho, the Shoshone, Blackfoot, Paiute, Nez Perce and others had long established trails that connected spring foraging areas with summer hunting grounds, fall fishing stations with winter
- [Save Lost Trails!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/05/save-lost-trails/) - Volunteers from a 2020 Little Queens River Trail project sawed many logs to clear this trail. But more work is needed to open up the Queens/Little Queens 30-mile loop. We have two projects scheduled on this lost trail and we are hoping to complete the loop this year in the Sawtooths! Idaho Gives has begun!
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Trailer Wizards!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/04/volunteer-spotlight-trailer-wizards/) - If you’ve ever looked in the back of one of ITA’s tool trailers, you’ve probably seen a jumble of pulaskis and crosscuts, boxes of cooking equipment and eating utensils, and bags of camping gear and ITA hardhats. No matter how hard our crew leaders and staff worked to keep things organized, quick turnarounds between projects
- [Backpacking 101](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/03/backpacking-101/) - New to backpacking? We have some awesome ways coming up for you to learn the basics! This year we are excited to kick off our Backpacking 101 series. We’ll be hosting webinars, in-person events, and trail projects to teach you how to feel comfortable, be safe, and respect the land while backpacking. Click on each
- [A Tribute to Clem Pope](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/02/a-tribute-to-clem-pope/) - By Jeff Halligan Clem Pope passed away on February 2, 2022. He led a life of true adventures, friendship, laughter and love and was a great and caring friend, brother, father, and partner to Diane. Clem leaves behind a huge number of friends and acquaintances throughout the world and will be missed by so many.
- [Trail Master Series-  There's an (Outdoor) App for That](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/04/trail-master-series-theres-an-outdoor-app-for-that/) - Join us for a free webinar about the outdoor apps that will enhance your outdoor experience. April 22, 7-8pm MT For most of us, smartphones have become a part of everyday life. It is the multi-tool of communication and entertainment. Utilizing your smartphone in the backcountry can shed ounces off your pack weight AND gives
- [Digital Campfire Tales](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/04/digital-campfire-tales/) - Join us for a night around the campfire telling stories! In this live webinar event, members from the ITA community will share their harrowing, hilarious or heartwarming trail tales from all over the state. There will be an opportunity for you as an audience member to "raise your hand" during the event and tell your
- [Trail Master Webinar-  Getting Trail Ready](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/trail-master-webinar-getting-trail-ready/) - Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 7 PM MT for a free webinar about getting ready to hit the trail. Whether you are new to hiking or already a trails enthusiast, you face different aerobic, balance and strength demands. Join Pamela DeMetro, a fitness expert and coach as she teaches some functional exercises that will
- [Trail Master Webinar- Backcountry Safety](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/trail-master-webinar-backcountry-safety/) - Join us for a free webinar about staying safe in the backcountry. We’ve got three great speakers lined up to teach you about basic first aid, safe stream crossings, and bear-awareness. Wednesday, July 9 at 7 PM MT Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kvprEkPRRbKN61ONq2M08g Paul Holle, Wilderness EMT, Senior Instructor with NOLS Wilderness Medicine, and owner of Idaho
- [Trail Master Webinar- Backcountry Safety](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/09/trail-master-webinar-a-changing-landscape/) - All over Idaho, climate change is affecting our public lands in many different ways. Dan Isaak, a fisheries research scientist with the US Forest Service will talk about how climate change is affecting Idaho’s cold-water fish. Patrick Brown, a Wilderness Specialist will share how he's seen fire affect trails over his long career with the
- [Hiking with Dogs Webinar](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/09/hiking-with-dog-webinar/) - October 13, 7-8 pm Mountain Time In partnership with Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, long-distance hiker Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa will share his experiences and tips for hiking with your furry friend. Allgood is a seasoned long-distance hiker with over 10,000 miles of long-distance hikes under his feet. He has a long history on the hiking
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: The Three Blaze Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/09/trail-master-webinar-series-the-three-blaze-trail/) - December 3, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Join the Payette National Forest Heritage Program for a presentation on the Three Blaze Trail. Built in 1902 by homesteaders and horsemen, the trail was for miners' travel to the town of Roosevelt and the Thunder Mountain mines. Segments of the trail have since been lost to time and
- [ITA 10-Year Anniversary Virtual Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/ita-10-year-anniversary-virtual-party/) - October 21, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Join us for a virtual night of live music, hiking trivia, an update from the 2020 season, stories from our history, and more. We'll be giving away a pair of Proof sunglasses and ITA swag to some lucky winners just for showing up! Sign up here for this free
- [The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: A [virtual] Conversation with Derick Lugo](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/webinar-with-derick-lugo/)
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: Backcountry Cooking with Aaron](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/01/trail-master-webinar-series-backcountry-cooking-with-aaron/) - February 24, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Registered Nutritionist and Backpacking Meal Planning Expert Aaron Owens Mayhew of the website Backcountry Foodie will share with us some tips for cooking in the backcountry. She will focus specifically on avoiding bonking, aka crashing and burning, the all-too-familiar problem to anyone who backpacks! Bonking is a common issue
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: Great Winter Hikes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/01/trail-master-webinar-series-great-winter-hikes/) - January 27, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Join us for a webinar about some great winter walks with John Platt, hiking guru and ITA Advisory Board Member. As a winter safety trainer for Search and Rescue, he will also cover some winter safety basics. Beat the winter blues and get inspired to make the most of
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: Backpacking 101](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/03/trail-master-webinar-series-backpacking-101/) - March 24, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Join Idaho Trails Association for this fun webinar about learning to backpack and adventure in Idaho’s backcountry. Betsy Mizell and Haley Robinson are two women who got into outdoor adventure as adults. They will share their stories of mistakes, adventures, learning opportunities, and tips and tricks for getting started
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: 2021 Season Kickoff](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/03/trail-master-webinar-series-2021-season-kickoff/) - April 1, 7-8 pm Mountain Time Are you as excited as we are to get out on the trail this year?! Join our Trail Project Director Clay Jacobson and Board President Tom Dabrowski as they share about this year's best ITA projects. We'll go over some trail maintenance basics and give away some prizes just
- [Trail Master Webinar Series: Leave No Trace: Pee, Poop, & Periods](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/05/trail-master-webinar-series-leave-no-trace-pee-poop-periods/) - May 26, 7-8 pm Mountain Time ITA's Pam Bond and Leave No Trace Ambassador Evan Worthington are teaming up to get down and dirty about how to deal with your pee, poop, and periods while you are exploring your favorite wild places. Get your free spot here!
- [End Of Season Virtual Party!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/09/end-of-season-party/) - After much consideration, the Board and staff of ITA have decided it would be best to move ITA's End of Season parties online due to the current COVID-19 threat throughout Idaho and the strain that hospitals are feeling. The board and staff are disappointed we won’t be able to gather in person, but with crisis
- [Trail Talks: Llamas, Goats, and Mules, oh my!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/12/trail-talks-llamas-goats-and-mules-oh-my/) - Join ITA for an evening sipping delicious Lost Grove beers, enjoying fun stories, and learning about how various types of pack animals are used in the backcountry. All ages welcome! Wednesday, January 5 @ 6pm MT Lost Grove Brewing 1026 S La Pointe St, Boise, ID 83706 Can't make the in-person event? Sign up for
- [Trail Master Webinar: Zero Waste](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/01/trail-master-webinar-zero-waste/) - Join us for an online presentation about going zero waste in the backcountry. We'll hear from Ana Lucía, a thru-hiker who completed the Pacific Crest Trail waste-free. Her love for the outdoors has made her develop a close and respectful relationship with nature, and she wishes to share and inspire others to do the same.
- [Trail Talks: Gaia GPS 101](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/01/trail-talks-gaia-gps-101/) - Learn the basics of using the navigation app Gaia GPS (https://www.gaiagps.com/) on the web and your phone from ITA Board Member and GIS guru, Pam Bond. During this one hour presentation, participants will learn how to plot and manage waypoints and routes, effectively use overlays and basemaps, download maps for offline use, and share your
- [Trail Talks: Intro to Orienteering](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/01/trail-talks-intro-to-orienteering/) - What is orienteering? It’s simply navigating a course using a map and compass. Join the City of Trees Orienteering Club and ITA to learn the basics of this unique outdoor sport. You don’t have to be a cross country runner or an endurance athlete to have fun with it. It can be a family activity
- [2022 Season Kickoff Webinar](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/02/2022-season-kickoff-webinar/) - Dust off your boots and get ready for trail season! Join us the evening before our volunteer schedule launches to learn about this year's best projects and how you can join. Hear this season's highlights from our Trail Projects Director Alex Cravener, Executive Director Mel Vining, and Board President Tom Dabrowski We'll have trivia sprinkled
- [Remembering John Platt](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/02/remembering-john-platt/) - On February 8, 2022, we were shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of John Platt. John was one of the leaders of the Idaho Trails Association. He served on our Board of Directors, volunteered to lead many of our trail crews, was a valued teacher, and became a cherished friend. John made everyone
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Dabrowski](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/02/volunteer-spotlight-tom-dabrowski/) - About Tom Tom’s been fortunate to hike and climb in some of the most beautiful places in the world, especially right here in Idaho. To help others enjoy outdoor adventures, he’s led hundreds of hiking and climbing trips and served as an instructor for classes in rock, snow, and ice climbing, wilderness first aid, leadership,
- [Zero Waste Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/02/zero-waste-resources/) - Did you miss our webinar about reducing waste in the backcountry? You can watch the recorded presentation here! We welcomed Ana Lucía, a thru-hiker who completed the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021, to share her zero waste journey with us. Her presentation included a lot of awesome recommendations for brands and resources she found helpful
- [A Home Run Challenge: My attempt at becoming the first woman to complete the Boise Grand Slam in one day](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/05/home-run-challenge/) - Completing the 35.7 miles with 11,493 vertical feet elevation gain that is the Boise Grand Slam is no small feat in itself. Especially, Heinen. Blessed, Heinen. For those unfamiliar, the Grand Slam is made up four hikes in the nearby Boise area. All are gnarly in their own right. Completing them carries some street cred among
- [Volunteer Spotlight: John Wheaton](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2022/01/volunteer-spotlight-john-wheaton/) - John serves as Treasurer on ITA’s Board of Directors. He is originally from rural northern Idaho and appreciates the region’s dark forests, abundant water and fluid weather. Since moving to Boise 26 years ago, he has enjoyed southern Idaho’s blue skies and year round outdoor recreational opportunities. If he is not hiking, floating or skiing, he
- [August's Backcountry Cooking Tip](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/08/augustbackcountrycooking-tips/) - This Month’s tips are from Steve Weston the In The Wild Chef. How to make Roasted Poblano Jalapeno Soup! https://youtu.be/YWFW7PuBB1I
- [Hike of the Month: Deep Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/08/augusts-hike/) - Deep Lake Distance: 1.8 miles out-and-back Total elevation gain: 550 feet Difficulty: Easy Elevation Range: 6,800 feet to 7,350 feet Topographic Map: Victor Peak Time: 1 hour Season: Late June through October Water Availability: Deep Lake Cautionary Advice: Trail travels through extensive burn area. Use caution in windy conditions and be prepared for sun exposure.
- [Beehive Lakes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/04/beehive-lakes/) - Climb through lush forests, of cedar, hemlock, alpine fir, and spruce to the beautiful Beehive Lakes. These mountain lakes are tucked into a high cirque basin in the Selkirk Crest. Hikers are rewarded with views of Roman Nose, The Beehive, Pack River, and Twin Peaks. Options for scrambles to the top of the Crest are also available, where even more spectacular views can be found.
- [Scotchman Peak](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/04/scotchman-peak/) - Stunning views of Lake Pend Oreille, the Cabinet Mountains, and the Selkirk Mountains await you on top of Bonner County's tallest peak. Hikers will likely find company at the top, where mountain goats negotiate rock outcroppings and steep cliffs.
- [Boulder Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/07/boulder-lake/) - Tucked away in some of Idaho’s tallest Peaks, Boulder Lake is surrounded by a rim of jagged, sky-scraping peaks that will leave your eyes popping out. You’ll find extraordinary views of the Devil’s Bedstead and other unnamed peaks topping out near or above 12,000 feet.
- [Sandpoint Area Day Hikes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2018/02/sandpoint-area-day-hikes/) - There are some really nice hikes in the Sandpoint, Idaho area that local members of the Idaho Trails Association can recommend. To make it easier for you to find these hikes, we suggest that you purchase 3 books that provide detailed information on each of our favorites: “Trails of the Wild Selkirks, 2nd Edition” and
- [Welcome to Alex!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/12/welcome-to-alex/) - We are excited to introduce to you Alex Cravener, the newest member of our staff joining us as ITA’s Trail Projects Director! Alex will soon be working with volunteers and coordinating all things related to our trail projects. Alex grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has been living in Boise the last 5 years. Her
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/11/happy-thanksgiving/) - Today I am thankful for you- our volunteers and members. I can see snow outside my window and, since trail folks are always thinking about trails, my mind wanders to my favorite wild places and how most Idaho trails must be blanketed in white by now. Here at ITA, if we aren't working on trails
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Our youngest and oldest volunteers!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/11/volunteer-spotlight-our-youngest-and-oldest-volunteers/) - By Hobie Swan, ITA communications and trail crew volunteer The holiday season is upon us, and among the many things we at ITA are thankful for is our volunteers! We’d like to introduce you to two of them—one of our oldest, and one of our youngest. Meet Bruce Shaffer. Bruce is 83 years old and
- [Youth Trail Crew: Raising a generation of trail stewards](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/11/youth-trail-crew-raising-a-generation-of-trail-stewards/) - By Liz Bridges, ITA Advisory Board Member and Youth Trail Program Cook Wilding, grubbing in the dirt, trail crew, fun…however you want to describe them, ITA’s Youth Trail Crews are all that and more. The first Youth Trail Crew took place along the banks of Big Creek in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in the summer
- [ITA's Membership Drive has begun!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/11/itas-membership-drive-has-begun/) - ITA's Fall Membership Drive starts November 1 and runs through the end of the year. We need your help to reach our goal of $35,000 to support the work of ITA in 2022. You can join or renew for $25, $50, $100 or more! When you become a member of Idaho Trails Association, you are
- [Introducing ITA's new logo!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/11/introducing-new-logo/) - Big news! We are proud to share with you our new logo as part of a larger campaign to refresh our brand! Our previous logo served us well over the past ten years and we wanted to keep many of the same elements and colors while creating an updated design. You will soon see our
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Cindy Walker](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/09/volunteer-spotlight-cindy-walker/) - If you're lucky, you've had the pleasure of being on an ITA trip with Cindy! This year, she took volunteering as an ITA cook to a new level and planned out the meals for many of our trips. Thank you for taking on this new responsibility and keeping our crews fed, Cindy! Could you share
- [ITA looking for Trail Projects Director](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/08/ita-looking-for-trail-projects-director/) - After six years leading and organizing trail projects across Idaho, Clay Jacobson is leaving ITA for new adventures, including hiking the Continental Divide Trail next summer. We will miss Clay and wish him the very best! ITA is now advertising for a Trail Projects Director. This person will oversee the planning, coordination, logistics, and successful
- [Volunteer Spotlight: John Platt](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/07/volunteer-spotlight-john-platt/) - John is an ITA crew leader and board member. He retired to the McCall area after living much of his adult life in Boise. His professional career includes working in outdoor sports stores, teaching outdoor sports, and technical writing for a large bicycle manufacturer. His outdoor influences came from growing up in the Forest Service, earning
- [Fires, Heat, and Drought: Stay Safe and Prevent Wildfires!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/07/fires-heat-and-drought-stay-safe-and-prevent-wildfires/) - ​The West is in the grip of a particularly hot, dry summer and a historically severe fire season. We all can do our part to be sure we and our loved ones enjoy our trails while taking precautions to keep ourselves safe and our forests green.Going hiking or camping this weekend? Stage 1 and 2 fire restrictions are now in
- [Bagging peaks and goals](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/06/bagging-peaks-and-goals/) - Check out part 1 and part 2 of Alexis's journey! On Sunday, June 6, I finished my personal challenge to summit all four of Boise’s Grand Slam peaks in one day. I started at Heinen at 5:20 a.m. and finished Kepros at 6:51 p.m. for a total time of 13 hours and 31 minutes over
- [Q&A: Completing the Grand Slam, hiking with kids, must-haves for hikers, staying fit with constraints, and more!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/05/home-run-challenge2/) - Training is coming along. We’re only a couple weeks away from my attempt at the single day Grand Slam challenge. I’m keeping an eye on weather, as it appears that this cloudy, rainy front will be passing soon and we’ll be expecting some sunny days. Ordinarily I’d be excited about this, but bright, uninhibited sunshine
- [Make your voice heard for Rapid River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/03/make-you-voice-heard-for-rapid-river/) - As an organization that cares about Idaho’s wild places, we want to let you know about an opportunity to speak up for a special area of Idaho. The Payette National Forest is seeking comment on a travel management plan for Rapid River, which includes the Rapid River Wild and Scenic River corridor that is popular with
- [ITA seeking bookkeeping services](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/02/ita-seeking-bookkeeping-services/) - ITA is planning to transition our bookkeeping activities to a professional outsourced service or volunteer resource over the next 3-6 months. Since ITA’s inception, we have leveraged an ITA volunteer to perform these tasks that will allow us to support our continued growth and complexity. We are seeking services from a local accounting firm or certified
- [A message from our new Executive Director!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021/02/a-message-from-our-new-executive-director/) - Dear Idaho trail users and friends, Happy New Year! Here’s to remembering the challenges of 2020 but looking with hope to 2021 and time in our beautiful Idaho backcountry, accessed of course by Idaho’s extensive network of public land trails! As I begin my tenure with Idaho Trails Association, I am struck by the positive,
- [Watch our 2020 Trail Work Season Recap video!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/11/watch-our-2020-trail-work-season-recap-video/) - We had an awesome 2020 season of trail work! Thanks to all of our volunteers that gave so much to make Idaho's trails better for everyone. Dear ITA friends, 2020 presented many new challenges this year. A big thank you to our volunteers who helped us navigate this unpredictable and ever-changing season! While we did have
- [ITA expanding Women-Only Projects in 2021](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/12/ita-expanding-women-only-projects-in-2021/) - It takes a lot of work to keep some of our treasured trails open. Some would say that trail maintenance is "men's work," but that simply isn't true. Over the years, the number of women out there working crosscuts and swinging Pulaskis has continued to grow. The skills needed for this kind of work don’t
- [Our 2020 Membership Drive has begun!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/11/our-2020-membership-drive-has-begun/) - Join us November 1- December 31 for our membership drive! When you renew or become a member of Idaho Trails Association, you are joining an organization and community that cares about Idaho’s wild places. Not only do we need volunteers to make our projects succeed, but also members to financially support the hard work of
- [A Message from our Executive Director](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/11/a-message-from-our-executive-director/) - Dear Idaho trail users and friends,Our membership drive is underway and goes through the end of the year! We need YOUR help to preserve and maintain vulnerable trails in Idaho’s backcountry. Trails take us to our state’s most beautiful places, providing access to unique landscapes and Wilderness areas.Unfortunately, decades of inadequate funding for maintenance have left many
- [Discovering Old Trails: ITA volunteers survey historic Three Blaze Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/08/discovering-old-trails-ita-volunteers-survey-historic-three-blaze-trail/) - Earlier this summer, ITA, in partnership with the Payette National Forest Heritage Program, helped complete a survey of the historic Three Blaze Trail in the Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness. The Three Blaze Trail was built in 1902 during the Gold Rush days to connect the mining town of Dixie, Idaho with the
- [Top 10 Trail Tools](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/top-10-trail-tools/) - This blog is part of our series honoring ITA's 10-year anniversary! By Jeff Halligan, ITA Executive Director It's important to have the right tool for the job. These ten items will have any trail cleared in no time! Crosscut saw- This has been the backbone of trail work for a couple hundred years. The vintage saws (that
- [10 Awesome Hikes- Board/Staff Picks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/10-awesome-hikes-board-staff-picks/) - This blog is part of our series honoring ITA's 10-year anniversary! There is one thing that all of the members of our board and staff have in common- a passion for trails! Here are 10 hikes hand-picked just for you. Kane Lake Trail (#66) in the Pioneer Mountains east of Ketchum Kane Lake is a
- [10 Backpacking Tips for Beginners](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/10-backpacking-tips-for-beginners/) - This blog is part of our series honoring ITA's 10-year anniversary! By John Plat, ITA Advisory Board member John Platt has been backpacking for over 50 years, mostly in Idaho. He is a climber, backcountry skier, an Eagle Scout, and a volunteer with Valley County Search and Rescue. He has backpacked and camped in wild country
- [Top 10 Essential Backpacking Items](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/10/10-essential-backpacking-items/) - By Clay Jacobson, ITA Trails Program Director Whether you are going out on an ITA project or planning your own backpacking trip, these items can help make your time in the backcountry a little more enjoyable! Hand Sanitizer – In the post-pandemic world, we have become increasingly familiar with the benefits of clean hands. These
- [ITA Seeking Executive Director](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/ita-seeking-executive-director/) - Idaho Trails Association is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The chosen candidate will lead ITA into its second decade of promoting the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors and ITA staff, this position will focus on seven main responsibilities: strategic vision and plan implementation, fund development,
- [Executive Director Jeff Halligan announces his retirement](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/executive-director-jeff-halligan-announces-his-retirement/) - Dear friends of Idaho Trails Association, After six years as Executive Director of ITA, Jeff Halligan will be retiring at the end of this year. Jeff has been involved in ITA from the start and has helped lead us through periods of rapid growth and great achievements. We are so grateful for the leadership and compassion
- [New Motorized Partnerships](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/new-motorized-partnerships/) - Here at ITA we love Idaho's trails. We also appreciate that there are many types of trail users, and different forms of recreation to enjoy. At times, there has been some conflict between the Motorized and Non-motorized trail users as these groups struggle to fund and maintain trails with limited resources. We were recently contacted
- [Celebrate National Trails Day on June 6](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/06/celebrate-national-trails-day-on-june-6/) - Anyone who submits a report to ITA's new trail reporter anytime from Saturday to the end of the day Monday the 8th will be entered into a drawing for a Gossamer Bumster lumbar pack. Our trail reporter is a simple survey that you fill out after your hike about trail conditions you encounter. These reports
- [Is that a grizzly bear or a chipmunk walking around the tent?](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/04/is-that-a-grizzly-bear-or-a-chipmunk-walking-around-the-tent/) - Some friends ask me why someone who has no kids of their own would work so hard to provide opportunities to get someone else’s kids outside and into the backcountry. Well, it started when I was young. My parents liked to camp and visit the mountains and national parks during my childhood in the 60s. I
- [10 year Anniversary shirts and cups are here!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/04/10-year-anniversary-shirts-and-cups-are-here/) - We have new shirts and cups to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Every donor who gives $100 or more to our Idaho Gives campaign will have the choice of one of these goodies. Give today!
- [Trail Master Series-  Backcountry Cooking with Carrie](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/backcountry-cooking/) - UPDATE: Since we can't meet in person, we are going to be doing this presentation online as a webinar! Same date and time as the original event. Please sign up below to get your spot! Wednesday, April 29, 7-8 pm Webinar description: Tired of eating pre-package backpacking meals? Guest speaker Carrie Holmes, a certified health
- [Idaho Gives is here!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/04/idaho-gives-is-here/) - Do you remember going on outdoor trips when you were young? Do you have fond memories of making s’mores around a campfire, learning how to pitch a tent, and using a crosscut saw to clear trails? Okay, probably not that last one. But maybe you remember hiking as a kid! Outdoor experiences from childhood have shaped
- [Trail Master Series Webinar: Trail Runner Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/03/trail-master-series-webinar-trail-runner-resources/) - We're exited to announce we're taking our Trail Master Presentation Series online so we can continue sharing ideas and resources during this time. Since we can't meet in person, on April 1, we will be sharing this presentation online through the webinar platform Zoom. Click the link below to sign up and we'll send you
- [Trail Master Presentation Webinar: Trail Running Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/03/trail-master-presentation-webinar-trail-running-resources/) - We're exited to announce we're taking our Trail Master Presentation Series online so we can continue sharing ideas and resources during this time. Since we can't meet in person, on April 1, we will be sharing this presentation online through the webinar platform Zoom. Click the link below to sign up and we'll send you
- [ITA Response to COVID-19](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/03/ita-response-to-covid-19/) - The health and safety of our staff, members, family and community are our number one priority. In response to the worldwide Covid-19 outbreak and the concern it poses to everyone’s health and well-being, our entire staff will be implementing best practices which will still allow us to do our jobs safely and help keep our
- [POSTPONED: Trail Master Series - Long Distance Runner Resources:](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/long-distance-runner/) - This event is postponed until further notice: Hey trail runners! If you are just getting started or have been running for years, you’re sure to find some nuggets of knowledge during this presentation. Guest speaker Hannah McLean will be talking about trail running in general and how it differs from road running, including hydration and
- [Social Media Etiquette in the Outdoors](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/social-media-etiquette-in-the-outdoors/) - On January 29th, as part of the ITA Trail Master Presentation Series, board member Pam Bond and Leave No Trace Ambassador Evan Worthington discussed the potential impacts, good and bad, of sharing our outdoor experiences through social media like Facebook and Instagram. Those who attended had varying opinions about how outdoor enthusiasts should share their
- [Featured Projects](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/03/featured-projects/) - With so many great projects on the schedule, it's hard to even know where to start! Here are a few that we are especially excited about: April 26 - May 2 • North Central Idaho • Gospel Hump Wilderness • Sheep Creek Jet Boat TripJet boat from Vinegar Creek Boat Ramp, outside of Riggins, to Sheep Creek in
- [Our 2020 Project Schedule is Live!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/03/our-2020-project-schedule-is-live/) - We're so excited to announce that our project schedule is open to members to sign up! There are so many great maintenance and monitoring trips this year and we can't wait to get out on the trail with you. We have projects from one to seven days and ranging from easy to difficult. Our Members-Only sign-up period will be until April 1 when it
- [Sheep Creek in the Gospel Hump Wilderness 2020!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/sheep-creek-in-the-gospel-hump-wilderness-2020/) - It’s going to be 2020 soon! We are in the process of putting together our 2020 projects and it looks like we are going to have some doozies! Have you ever wanted to jetboat up the Salmon River and spend a week in the Gospel Hump? We are working on that opportunity for you! Camp
- [Coyote Springs 2020](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/coyote-springs/) - Fly into the Frank Church! Have you ever wanted to spend the week in one of the most remote places in the lower 48? We are looking at a flyin project where you will fly from McCall to Cold Meadows on a Monday Morning. The project is clearing the trail through Coyote Springs to Black
- [Announcing the 2019 Fall ITA Membership Drive!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/announcing-the-2019-ita-membership-drive/) - Join Idaho Trails Association. Idaho is blessed with over 10,000 miles of non-motorized hiking trails on our public lands. These trails take hikers to some of the most beautiful parts of the state. Unfortunately, funding for the care of trails is far short of what is needed to keep them open and usable. ITA is
- [Message from our Executive Director, Jeff Halligan](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/message-from-our-executive-director/) - Why Become a Member of Idaho Trails Association? As the snow starts to blanket the high country, we're planning ITA's trail projects for 2020. I have to say we had a great season in 2019. We had a record number of volunteers provide time and energy to get the work done, we had a record number
- [First Season for ITA's Youth Program](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/first-season-for-itas-youth-program/) - This week, we would like to highlight a new ITA initiative. As we know, one of the big pushes nationwide is to get America’s youth outside and away from the electronics and sedentary lifestyles. ITA has answered that call by starting our Youth Program for 14 to 18 year olds. With this program, we aim to get our youth into the backcountry to
- [Women Only Weekends- WOW!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/women-only-weekends/) - This week we highlight our Women Only Weekends (WOW) and it's official! WOW has become an official Idaho Trails Association program called ‘Women in the Wild’. This program was unintentionally created last season when ITA partnered with the Boise Bold Betties Chapter for an all-ladies trail maintenance weekend. It was such a success, we decided
- [Preserving Traditional Tools and Skills](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/12/traditional-tools-and-skills/) - This week, we would like to highlight why ITA chooses to use traditional tools and skills for our work. We are fortunate enough to have our work take place in the wilderness. But what does wilderness really mean? Wilderness can be a general term used to describe a tract or region of land that is relatively undisturbed by
- [Join Us For the 2020 Trail Master Series!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/01/2020-trail-master-series/) - We are getting ready to kick off our third season of the ITA Trail Master Presentation series. We thought it would be a great idea to start offering a recurring presentation on something related to hiking, outdoor skills, etc. over the long winter months to keep our members, and the general public, engaged with ITA
- [Wild Pint Night](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/wild-pint-night/) - Join us at Lost Grove Brewing in Boise to celebrate and learn from Idaho Trails Association, Winter Wildlands Alliance, and WildEarth Guardians about the current projects going on and how you can be involved! The evening's excitement includes live music from Travis Ward, a food truck by Crisp and brews by Lost Grove Brewing. First
- [Powerful Pints](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/powerfulpints2020/) - Drink to donate! 50% of proceeds from all sales at Lost Grove Brewing in Boise will be donated to Idaho Trails Association. Representatives from ITA will be at the taproom from 5-8pm to answer any questions. There will also be a sweet cross-cut demo! Can't make it Tuesday? No worries! Lost Grove will continue to
- [Crew Leader Spotlight: John McCarthy](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/12/crew-leader-spotlight-john-mccarthy/) - Going from freezing morning temperatures to an 80-degree bluebird afternoon is just part of the fun and excitement of an Idaho Trails Association project. In early June, our ITA crew started the day at Meyers Cove with a thick layer of frost on our tents. By afternoon we’d hiked 16 miles down Camas Creek to
- [The Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/spokane-outdoor-expo/) - Join us for a two-day celebration of the amazing outdoor lifestyle enjoyed in the Inland Pacific Northwest. The event will feature gear giveaways, kid-friendly activities, live demonstrations, outdoor educational clinics, and lots of awesome exhibitors including ITA. Come say hi! The Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo Saturday, February 22- 9am-5pm Sunday, February 23- 10am-4pm
- [Trail Master Series - There’s An (Outdoor) App for That](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/outdoor-app/) - For most of us, smartphones have become a part of everyday life. It is the multi-tool of communication and entertainment. Utilizing your smartphone in the backcountry can shed ounces off your pack weight AND gives you a wealth of information at your fingertips. Come and learn about the most popular apps for offline use in
- [Nearly 8,000 hours of service in 2019!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/01/nearly-8000-hours-of-service-in-2019/) - Since ITA’s start in 2010, the number of projects, volunteers, and supporters has grown every year. 2019 was no exception! Two hundred and seventy-seven volunteers contributed 7,996 hours of service and completed a total of 37 trail projects across the state. 2019 Totals: Miles of trail cleared- 189.5 Week-long Projects – 13 Multi-day Projects –
- [Trail Master Series - Social Media Etiquette in the Outdoors](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2020/02/socialmediaetiquette/) - Have you ever thought about how your Instagram and Facebook posts are affecting the wild places that you love? Please join Idaho Trails Association for a discussion about the potential impacts, good and bad, on our shared outdoor spaces. Social media can have positive and negative consequences - they can drive stewardship but may also
- [2019 Volunteer Appreciation Parties](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/04/2019-volunteer-appreciation-parties/) - Mark your calendars, it's party time! Are you a current ITA member or have volunteered with us in the past? We are having two parties to celebrate YOU! Haven't volunteered with ITA before? No problem. New recruits are welcome as well. Signup to attend one of our volunteer appreciation parties: http://idahotrailsassociation.org/volunteerparty/ -- May 4, 2019 Volunteer
- [Giving Tuesday](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/12/giving-tuesday/) - Amidst the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, join us on December 3rd for Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. Giving Tuesday is your chance to support the community organizations that contribute to your way of life. For the outdoor enthusiast there are plenty of ways to support your favorite recreation areas, including
- [Kirkwood Trail Bridge 2020](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2019/11/kirkwood-trail-bridge-2020/) - Don’t have a week? We are going to rebuild the bridge at Kirkwood Ranch in Hell’s Canyon! We are planning a weekend in Hell’s canyon at the Kirkwood ranch rebuilding a trail bridge. The plan will be to jetboat up to the ranch from Pittsburg landing and spend 2 days working on the bridge. We
- [Thank you Larry Callister!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2018/02/thank-you-larry-callister/) - A special thank you to ITA member Larry Callister for a donation of cross cut saws! We are so thrilled to have these new additions to our tool cache. The Simonds 513 is going to be limited to shows and demonstrations. Come give it a try at the Spokane Great Outdoors Expo on February 24th
- [Fred Meyer Community Rewards](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2017/01/fred-meyer-community-rewards/) - Hello ITA supporters! Did you know if you are a Fred Meyer customer you can help the Idaho Trails Association just by shopping for your daily essentials? It's true. Just register your Fred Meyer Rewards card on their website, go to the Community Rewards link: https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 then 're-enroll or link your Rewards Card now' and pick
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Thom Klein](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/12/volunteer-spotlight-thom-klein/) - The Idaho Centennial Trail takes hikers 900 miles through some of Idaho’s most beautiful places. With the current rise in popularity of long distance hiking, it is high time that the ICT gets the recognition it deserves as one of America’s most rugged and remote hikes. But an increase in hikers means an increased need
- [Join Idaho Trails Association During Our 7th Annual Membership Drive](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/11/join-idaho-trails-association-during-our-7th-annual-membership-drive/) - Become a Steward of Idaho’s Trails Join ITA During Our 7th Annual Membership Drive Dear Idaho Backcountry and Wilderness Trail Lovers: Idaho’s network of backcountry trails leads hikers to and through some of our state’s most beautiful, hidden places. As one of the state’s fastest growing volunteer-driven organizations dedicated to clearing backcountry trails, Idaho Trails
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Howard Shay](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/12/volunteer-spotlight-howard/) - We here at ITA are proud to have grown beyond our Boise roots into the beautiful backcountry of North Idaho. From the Selkirks to the St. Joe, you’re sure to find some of the most pristine forests in the mountain West. Our volunteers have been hard at work improving trails for all to enjoy. As
- [Bee Top Connector Trail Work Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/08/bee-top-connector-trail-work-debrief/) - On Tuesday, July 26, eleven volunteers helped work on the final sections of the new Bee Top Connector Trail in the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This new trail will re-open access to the Bee Top/Round Top Trail #120 from the east end for the first time in many years. The
- [2016 Cleanup of the Beehive Lakes Trail #279.](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/07/2016-cleanup-of-the-beehive-lakes-trail-279/) - On June 25, volunteers with the Idaho Trails Association (ITA) completed maintenance work on the Beehive Lakes Trail in the Sandpoint District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Fourteen ITA members and friends brushed out 4 ½ miles of trail, re-built or re-opened 43 water diversion ditches, and cut out 5 fallen trees that had
- [Hum Lake trail work party debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/07/hum-lake-trail-work-party-debrief/) - On July 2nd, 2016 ten volunteers donated 80 hours of volunteer time to clear the Hum Lake trail on the Krassel Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. We were met with clear blue skies, temperatures in the 60s and an empty Trailhead. We started off with introductions and a safety meeting to discuss the day’s
- [English Point Trail Work Party Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2016/05/english-point-trail-work-party-debrief/) - Our first trail work party of 2016 was another great success. On Friday, April 29, eight volunteers helped the Idaho Trails Association (ITA) do maintenance work on the English Point Trail #80 in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The group cleaned out water bars, cut back brush, cleaned sod off of a raised walkway, and
- [Volunteers Pick Up Trail Work Where Forest Service Left Off.....](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/08/volunteers-pick-up-trail-work-where-forest-service-left-off/) - The Boise Weekly published an article about the Idaho Trails Association on July, 2015. It's a great article on how we got started, our mission, and how we accomplish our mission. Read more here.
- [ A WEEK IN THE WHITE CLOUD WILDERNESS](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/08/a-week-in-the-white-cloud-wilderness/) - Peter Lovera the Idaho Conservation Leagues's 2015 Artist in Residence elegantly captured the 2015 Livingston Mill/Castle Divide trail work vacation that he volunteered on! His words and photos capture how a week of stewardship in Idaho's wilderness can change you and connect you to the wild. "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away,
- [2015 Hum Lake Trail Work Party Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/08/2015-hum-lake-trail-work-part-debreif/) - Idaho Trails Association trail work project on July 25th & 26th, 2015 was at Hum Lake on the Krassel District of the Payette National Forest. We backpacked into base camp at Hum Lake on Saturday and then divided into two crews and conquered. One group headed north on the trail and did some much needed
- [2015 Alice-Toxaway Trail Work Vacation Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/08/2015-alice-toxaway-trail-work-vacation-debrief/) - We are thrilled with the work our volunteers accomplished during this Epic trail work vacation in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Our amazing volunteer crew along with a Forest Service Wilderness Ranger got this staggering list of accomplishments done! 10-ITA Volunteers contributed 400 hours of volunteer time. Cleared 7 trees from the trail within Wilderness. Resurfaced 1500
- [National Trails Day Summary](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/06/national-trails-day-6615-summary/) - National Trails Day 2015 was a success from the start. Volunteers met at the BLM field Office in Boise and carpooled to the Perjue Canyon Trailhead in the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness. REI supplied sandwiches, chips and drinks while volunteers provided homemade cookies for the return trip. 15 volunteers made the trip with BLM Recreation
- [Check out all of our 2015 Work Parties here!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/01/2015-work-parties/) - We have lots of great volunteer projects coming up! To sign up early for one of these projects email intern@idahotrailsassociation.org. In the email make sure to reference the project(s) you want to sign up for. After you sign-up, an ITA representative will be in touch. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the ITA!
- [Idaho Youth Wilderness Initiative](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/05/idaho-youth-wilderness-initiative/) - We are collaborating with IYWI another Idaho nonprofit organization to get youth outdoors and experience nature! IYWI will create opportunities for Idaho’s youth to experience overnight wilderness adventures provided by trained and equipped adult youth leaders. The mission of IYWI is to create opportunities for Idaho youth to experience overnight wilderness adventures by breaking down
- [Restoration of Jenny Lake Trails Continues in 2015 - Guest Blog](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/05/restoration-of-jenny-lake-trails-continues-in-2015-guest-blog/) - The following is a guest blog from Teton hiking trails. Restoration of Jenny Lake Trails Continues in 2015 The Spring 1939 issue of Grand Teton Nature Notes pronounced that “By far the most popular trail in the park is the lower portion of the Cascade Canyon Trail which leaves Jenny Lake and climbs above Hidden
- [Eckles Creek Trail Work Party Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/04/eckles-creek-trail-work-party-debrief/) - Our second trail work party of 2015 was another great success. We had 15 Rock star volunteers come help maintain trail in the Hell’s Canyon National Recreation area. We partnered with the Payette National Forest Service to work on trail #223 Eckles Creek trail in Hell’s Canyon. We did some heavy trail pad repair and
- [Fuel up for the trail…..	](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/03/fuel-up-for-the-trail/) - I am going to re-hash the old weight versus taste argument. Do you take whole food or dehydrated? Believe it or not, your body has the answers! Many Rock Climbers will lean towards the freeze dried due to weight and a Backpacker tends to go with the more whole food option Calories are literally energy,
- [January's Hike of The Month](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/01/januarys-hike/) - This hike is a popular destination in Boise and from Scott Marchant’s book The Hiker’s Guide to Greater Boise. Table Rock Loop Distance: 4.1 miles loop Total Elevation Gain: 900 feet Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Range: 2,750 feet to 3,650 feet Topographic Map: Boise South Time: 1 hour to 30 minutes to 2 hours Season: All
- [Oolite Trail Work Party Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/02/oolite-trail-work-party-debrief/) - Our first trail work party of 2015 was a huge success. We had over 30 volunteers eager to get outside on a gorgeous Saturday in January! We partnered with the Bruneau Field Office of the BLM to work on the Oolite Interpretive Trail in the Owyhees. We did some minor pruning and signed the 0.5
- [2014 Project Accomplishments and Summary for the Idaho Trails Association ](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/01/2014-project-accomplishments-and-summary-for-the-idaho-trails-association/) - ITA’sMission Idaho Trails Association promotes the continued enjoyment of Idaho’s hiking trails. The Idaho Trails Association (ITA) is a non-profit organization. ITA’s Purpose: To facilitate the active enjoyment of Idaho’s public lands and hiking trails, the Idaho Trails Association brings together citizens and develops partnerships to foster: Care-taking of Idaho’s hiking trails through stewardship projects, including
- [2014 Big Wood River-North Fork Trails Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/05/2014-big-wood-river-north-fork-trails-project/) - Where: Sawtooth National Forest When: Monday-Friday, June 16-20th Distance: Elevation: Location: North Fork Big Wood River Level of Difficulty: Moderate Volunteers: Project Description This will be a fun project! ITA volunteers will car camp at a beautiful site and travel each day to the following trails for this early-season trail opening project! Murdock Creek,
- [Hike of the Month](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/01/hike-of-the-month/) - The Idaho Trails Association would like to introduce a new monthly update on hiking and snowshoeing trails around Idaho. We’re grateful to be able to utilize materials from Hiking Idaho and other resources. Scott Marchant envisioned a mission for Hiking Idaho to publish guidebooks that make available accurate and inspiring backcountry information. Visit hikingidaho.com to learn
- [Backcountry Monthly Cooking Tips](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/12/backcountry-monthly-cooking-tips/) - The Idaho Trails Association would like to introduce a new monthly addition to its website starting in 2015. Steve Weston, the local Idaho author of “In the Wild Chef”, will be providing valuable monthly cooking tips for your outdoor adventures. He will also provide blogs ranging from in-the field cooking instructions to yummy recipes! We
- [Celebrate 50 years of making memories with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation with free ski and snowshoe day!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2015/01/celebrate-50-years-of-making-memories-with-the-idaho-department-of-parks-and-recreation-with-free-ski-and-snowshoe-day/) - Saturday, January 10th is a great opportunity to ski or snowshoe your local state park for free. The park entrance fees will be waived and some parks will have free use of equipment. The activities being offered differ from park-to-park some of the activities being offered are free skiing and snowshoeing lessons, gear demos, guided
- [Idaho snow trails that get you into a winter wonderland](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/12/idaho-snow-trails-that-get-you-into-a-winter-wonderland/) - Are you looking to get out this winter to cross-country ski or snowshoe on Idaho’s wonderful snow trails and not quite sure where to go. Well, you are in luck this article by The Idaho Statesman has many great options for you to explore. http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/11/27/3510571_snow-trails-get-you-into-a-winter.html?rh=1 Photo credit: Idaho Statesman
- [A Community United: Idaho Trails Association Maintains Outdoor Access](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/03/a-community-united-idaho-trails-association-maintains-outdoor-access/) - The Idaho Press-Tribune recently finished an article about the Idaho Trails Association. It's a great Q&A on what ITA's mission is and how it is accomplished. Read more here.
- [2014 Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/11/2014-volunteer-appreciation-party-2/) - OK, So the weather got the best of us and we had to cancel the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Party that was to be held at Sockeye Brewing in Boise. We are planning on rescheduling for the Spring of 2015, maybe late April where we can be outside, have a BBQ, fun, and Great Raffle Prizes!
- [City of Rocks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/12/city-of-rocks/) - A couple of ITA members spent the weekend of 12/6/14 in the City of Rocks south of Burley Idaho camping and hiking the trails. The weather was in the 50s with cool nights and great hiking! The trails were open and soft, only a little ice in the deep shaded areas, but overall a
- [2014 National Trails Day](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/06/2014-national-trails-day/) - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, so it was only appropriate to spend National Trails Day in the Bruneau-Jarbridge Rivers Wilderness. Last year we carried out trail work on Roberson Trail West and this year we continued that work by tackling Roberson Trail East. This was our fourth
- [National Trails Day- Managing Roberson Trail West with REI and BLM](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2013/06/national-trails-day-managing-roberson-trail-west-with-rei-and-blm/) - ITA celebrated National Trails Day with REI-Boise and the BLM by repairing Roberson Trail West. ITA Volunteers were greeted with unforgettable views of the Bruneau River during the project. Purportedly constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the trail received much needed attention. The project was very successful due to our great
- [A Look Back at 2013](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2014/02/a-look-back-at-2013/) - As 2014 has already seen a month come and gone, let's take the chance to recognize the work that was completed in 2013 as we look forward to the 2014 season. Projects in 2013 included maintenance completed on National Trails Day and National Public Lands Day. Work was completed in the Sawtooth National Forest, Salmon-Challis
- [Alice-Toxaway Crown Jewels](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2013/09/alice-toxaway-crown-jewels/) - This was our second year helping maintain the Alice-Toxaway Loop in the Sawtooth Wilderness. We worked for a week with some guidace from the USFS and were able to cut out 24 downed logs and carry out work on 247 water bars, either cleaning them out or installing new ones. In total, we were able
- [Reaching New Heights on Mt. Borah with ITA](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2013/08/reaching-new-heights-on-mt-borah-with-ita/) - This year ITA teamed up with the US Forest Service in July to repair one of the highest-traffic trails in the state: the trail to the summit of Mt. Borah, Idaho's highest peak. With funding from REI, ITA was able to support four volunteers who in total committed 83 hours of work towards the first project in a two-part series
- [Marble Creek Trail Project - Reopening a Dissapearing Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/09/mable-creek-trail-project/) - ITA partnered with the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to knock out the Marble Creek Trail Project. Six volunteers worked through 100-degree heat until 6 or 7 at night. With the leadership of Leo Hennesey, they built and reconstructed crib walls, cut out 190 trees, cleaned 6 waterbars, and dismantled 3 fire rings. A total of 6 miles of trail were reconstructed and maintained.
- [Wewukiye Construction, Round Two](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/08/wewukiye-construction/) - “You are part of a legacy,” said Mark Bingman to the group of volunteers as we gathered for the Wewukiye (Wa-woo-kia) Trail Project. Mark is the North Zone Recreation Manager for the Boise National Forest, where there are few non-motorized trails. The Cascade Ranger District is leading the charge to construct a new 16-mile hiking and mountain biking trail that will connect Warm Lake, Stolle Meadows, Vulcan Hot Springs and other landmarks.
- [Linking Baker Lake to Ketchum: The Pioneer/Osberg Ridge Trail Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2013/07/linking-baker-lake-to-ketchum-the-pioneerosberg-ridge-trail-project/) - Waking up to cool mornings (low-20's) was well worth it to our volunteers. The morning sun painted the summits of the Boulder Mountains with icy hues of rose whilst Baker Creek greeted us with its babbling brooks. On June 22nd and 23rd, ITA and the Forest Service teamed up to complete some much needed maintenance
- [Alice-Toxaway Trail Project - The Crown Jewels](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/07/alice-toxaway-trail-project/) - As our group grew closer through the days of hard work, we gave our tools nicknames that could easily have been mistaken as crew member names. Our crosscut (AKA Mick Jagger) was named because we liked the way it moved. A saw from the 1930’s, it astounded us that it was in such good shape. But the other crosscut needed a name too. Because both saws were so similar, the second one was named Roxanne. However, they needed one more friend, so our loppers soon became Cindy Lopper. And that is how we gained three more crew members.
- [West Fork Camas Creek Project - Finish Strong!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/08/west-fork-camas-creek-project/) - Magdaline, one of the SCA interns learned several positive lessons while working in the wilderness. As she proclaimed, “The first lesson is that backpacking with tools is really hard. The second lesson is that the Backcountry Horsemen sure know how to cook. The last lesson is that if you are going to be doing stream crossings during work you should definitely have a spare pair of shoes."
- [Pistol Creek Trail Project - Rock Stars](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/08/pistol-creek-trail-project/) - July 7th-14th was one of the hottest weeks of the summer. Nonetheless, several volunteers gathered to help maintain the Pistol Creek Trail in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Working in eight-hour days, they contributed a combined 208 hours of volunteer service. Volunteers maintained 11 miles of trail and cleared an astonishing 129 logs and trees from the trail!
- [Hum Lake Trail Work Debrief](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/08/hum-lake-trail-work/) - Four eager volunteers turned out to perform maintenance work on the Hum Lake Trail from August 17th through 19th on the Payette National Forest. The Hum Lake Trail is a very popular backpacking trail outside of McCall, which ascends over a small pass from Duck Lake.
- [Become a Member of ITA Today!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/07/become-a-member-of-ita-today/) - Your contribution will help keep Idaho’s hiking trails safe, sustainable, and enjoyable.
- [2012 Season Starts with a Bang!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/06/2012-season-starts-with-a-bang/) - Cut the red ribbon, ITA’s 2012 season has begun! On June 2nd , Idaho Trails Association rallied 17 volunteers and agency partners to work on the Tindall Trail in celebration of National Trails Day.
- [Celebrate National Trails Day](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/05/celebrate-national-trails-day/) - We love trails, yes we do! We love trails, how about you? June 2nd is National Trails Day, a time to celebrate trails and reflect on the efforts that go in to making and maintaining them.
- [Interview with Scott Marchant](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/05/interview-with-scott-marchant/) - The Idaho Trails Association sat down with hiking guidebook author Scott Marchant to discuss his experiences hiking in Idaho and his newest book, The Hiker’s Guide Greater Boise.
- [Ridge to Rivers Vegetation Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2012/03/ridge-to-rivers-vegetation-project/) - On March 8, 2012, the Idaho Trails Association joined Ridge to Rivers and REI to plant silver sage, bitterbrush, and mountain big sagebrush to prevent further trail widening on trails around the Military Reserve and Foothills Learning Center. With the help of 24 volunteers, we were able to plant 250 seedlings. In these Spring conditions,

## Pages

- [Idaho Trails Association](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/) - We Love Idaho Trails As the voice for hikers, Idaho Trails Association promotes the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot. ITA is a nonprofit that works with volunteers, organizations, and government partners to preserve Idaho’s incredible trail system through education, maintenance projects, and public lands advocacy. Join us in our mission to keep
- [Crew Leader Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/crew-leader-resources/)
- [Project Reporting](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/project-reporting/) - Project Report "*" indicates required fields Hi! Thank you for your help testing a potential new project reporting form for ITA.Project Name*Forest/Land Agency*Ex. Sawtooth National Forest, Coeur d' Alene District, BLMProject Start* MM slash DD slash YYYY Project End MM slash DD slash YYYY Crew Leaders*Please upload a file of the 301b Drop files here
- [Store](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/) - Thank you for visiting ITA’s online store! Your purchases will help support trails across Idaho. Shipping is free to anywhere in the US! View 10 25 50 Showing all 9 Results Default Sorting Price Low-High Price High-Low Title A-Z Title Z-A Newest Oldest Best Rating Most Viewed Product successfully added to your cart. View Cart
- [Cart](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/cart/) - Shipping is free to anywhere in the US!
- [Profile](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/profile/) - This content is available to members only. Please login or register to view this area. Volunteer Upcoming Events Volunteer Campaign NameStart DateFull NamePhoneMobileEmail Volunteer Days Completed Volunteer Projects Completed Volunteer Projects History Start DateVolunteer Campaign NameDays Worked Donation History Donation DateDonation
- [Volunteer](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/volunteer/) - Trail Work Projects Since 2010, we have taught crews of volunteers how to maintain trails and have led over 300 projects make Idaho’s trails better. Many of our projects have gone on for several consecutive years allowing us to make a real impact on some of Idaho’s favorite hiking destinations. You do not need to
- [Thank you for your donation!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Thank you so much for supporting Idaho Trails Association’s Membership Drive! Your generosity helps keep Idaho’s hiking trails open, cared for, and accessible for everyone—and we are truly grateful. Because of supporters like you, ITA will continue clearing trails, teaching trail stewardship skills, advocating for public lands, and building inclusive programs for youth, women, and
- [Gift a Membership](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/gift-a-membership/) - Give the Gift of Beautiful Trails! Gift an ITA membership to a trail lover in your life and we will create a membership packet that you can opt to have mailed directly or receive yourself to give to the gift recipient. And both you and your gift recipient will be entered into a drawing for
- [Workplace Giving and Matching Donations](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/matching-donations/) - Want your gift to go even further for Idaho’s trails? Many employers offer matching donation programs—meaning your contribution to ITA could be doubled (or even tripled!) at no extra cost to you. It’s one of the easiest ways to make a bigger impact on the trails you love. Use our Double the Donation search tool
- [Ways to Give](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/membership/) - Donate to Idaho Trails Association today! Donate to support trail projects and the ongoing efforts to preserve our shared wild spaces. Become an ITA member with a donation of $30 or more per year. As a member, you get the first chance to sign up for ITA volunteer projects when they are released in the
- [Discounts for Members](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/member-discounts/)
- [Employment](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/employment/) - Idaho Trails Association does not have any open positions at this time. Please sign up for our newsletter to learn about upcoming employment opportunities.
- [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Profile Page](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/peer-to-peer-fundraising-profile-page/) - Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Register | Forgot Password
- [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Registration](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/peer-to-peer-fundraising-registration/) - Email * Username * Password * Register Signed up already? Login instead.
- [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Log in](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/peer-to-peer-fundraising-log-in/) - Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Register | Forgot Password
- [Peer-to-Peer Fundraising](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/peer-to-peer-fundraising/) - Who Are You Raising Money For? Our OrganizationYou are raising money for us. All donations to your fundraising campaign will help our cause. Another CampaignYou are raising money for an existing campaign. All donations to your fundraising campaign will help this campaign. Choose the campaign you would like to raise money for. * Choose a
- [About ITA](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/about/) - Our Mission: To keep Idaho’s hiking trails open for all Idaho’s extensive trail system is vital for those who seek adventure and solitude in Idaho’s outdoors. Idaho Trails Association brings together volunteers, organizations, and government partners to stand strong and work hard for Idaho’s trails. View our 2024 Annual ReportCaretaking of Trails Since ITA began, we’ve
- [Partners](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/partners/) - We are so grateful to the following partners that have come alongside ITA to help us further our mission of keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all:
- [Business Sponsors](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/business-sponsors/) - We are so grateful to these businesses that have supported us through donations, gifts in kind, events, and discounts. If you are interested in learning how you can support ITA as a business sponsor, please see our Business Membership page.
- [Youth Trail Crew](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth/) - About the Program Our ITA 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. Students will have the opportunity to live and work together in some of Idaho’s most wild places for a few days to up to
- [Board of Directors and Staff](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-of-directors-and-staff/) - ITA Staff Melanie ViningExecutive Director – Council, IdahoMelanie moved from Nevada to Idaho as a teenager and hasn’t looked back. Her best memories with family and friends (including canine and equine) have been made on the backcountry trips with her husband Dave and their two sons. They feel fortunate to live near several of Idaho’s
- [Projects](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/projects/) - Our 2025 trail season is complete! Thank you to everyone that came out to volunteer this year to help keep our hiking trails open for all. Check back on March 1 for our 2026 volunteer project schedule release. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about our upcoming volunteer opportunities!
- [Volunteer Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/volunteer-resources/) - Get ready for your ITA trip! Thank you so much for volunteering for an ITA trail work project. We’re so excited to see you out on the trail! Whether this is your first trip as part of a trail crew or you are a seasoned pro, this is a great place to start to prepare
- [Business Memberships](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/business-memberships/) - In 2024 alone, ITA led volunteers on 78 projects to maintain trails and help preserve access to some of Idaho's most scenic places. ITA volunteers gave nearly 12,000 hours of time to Idaho's public lands, clearing 332 miles of trail. ITA also hosted Youth, Women in the Wild, and Veterans projects across Idaho. Businesses have
- [Board of Directors Election - 2025](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-of-directors-election-2025/) - Each year, Idaho Trails Association members have the opportunity to vote for ITA’s Board of Directors. ITA’s by-laws require that elections are conducted each year to fill half the positions on the Board of Directors. Directors are elected by a simple majority of ballots cast by members and serve for a term of two years. As required
- [Volunteer Log-in](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/log-in/) - Email * Password * Remember me Don’t have an account? Signup Now » Lost your password?
- [Featured Projects](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/featured-projects/) - The following is a list of projects that need volunteers! Click here to see our complete list of projects including the ones that are full. 0 events found. There are no upcoming events. There are no upcoming events. Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Search Event Views Navigation
- [Hiking Groups](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/hiking-groups/) - North Idaho ITA Coeur d’Alene Hikers – CDA, Post Falls, Hayden When: 7:45am every Thursday Where: CDA Area – Meet at Sportsman and Ski Haus or Hayden Walmart depending on trail location Description: Hiking group that meets every Thursday to explore beautiful hikes around Coeur d’Alene! Contact: Jim Manning, happydaze@coeurdalenethursdayhike.net Click here to visit the
- [2025 Project Photos](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/photos/) - Thank you volunteering with us! This is a place for you to share photos and videos with ITA and with the other members from your trip. By uploading your photos, you agree to allow ITA to use them for communications and marketing purposes. We will credit you when possible! In order to see, upload, or
- [Cancel Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/cancel-project/) - This is the cancel signup form.Project CancelCancel Participant InformationFirst NameLast NameEmail AddressSorry to see you are canceling your reservation. We look forward to seeing you at a future project! When you click "submit" you will be canceled from the project and receive an email confirmation. Δ
- [Crew Leaders](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/crew-leaders/) - We are so grateful for our crew leaders who make Idaho’s trails better for all! ITA crew leaders give their time and energy to coordinate volunteers and plan and execute trail maintenance projects across the state. They are qualified with a minimum of first aid and CPR, with most having a Wilderness First Aid certification.
- [Veterans](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/veterans/) - About our Veterans Program ITA’s Veterans Program provides a supportive environment where active duty and retired service members can engage in mission-focused public land stewardship. This program offers veterans the opportunity to learn valuable trail maintenance skills while finding camaraderie with fellow veterans who share a love for the outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker
- [Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/women/) - Calling all Wild Women! ITA’s Women in the Wild trail projects are designed to create a supportive, empowering, and fun environment where women can learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with others who share a love for the outdoors. These all-female trail crews provide a unique space for volunteers to work together, gain hands-on
- [Leader Roster](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/leader-roster/) - ProjectShift Start Date & Time NameCityStateEmailPhoneMobileInterested to Carpool Download CSV
- [General Liability Release](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/general-liability-release/)
- [Projects Waitlist Signup](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/projects-waitlist/) - Our 2024 trail season is complete! Thank you to our volunteers and supporters that made our nearly 80 projects possible around the state of Idaho. Check back in early March for the release of our 2025 volunteer project schedule! To learn more about volunteering with Idaho Trails Association, see our volunteer info page. 0 events
- [Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Map](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/frank-church-river-of-no-return-wilderness-map/) - ITA is excited to announce our first map publication! Recognizing that trail maps of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness are outdated, ITA volunteer Brad Smith put a ton of work into gathering data and creating this map of the north half of the Wilderness, which includes trails, trailheads and the roads that
- [Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Map + ITA NoSo Patch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/map-patch-bundle/) - For a limited time, get our map + NoSo Patch for $20! Shipping is free to anywhere in the US. About the patch: These awesome NoSo Patches are the perfect addition to your backpack or favorite piece of hiking gear. They also work excellent for fixing tears or rips in clothing, camping gear, and more!
- [ITA Store](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/ita-store/) - ITA has partnered with Wizard Cow Studios to bring you ITA swag to purchase! Click on the items below to learn more. A portion of the sales from each item will benefit trails!
- [Event Signup](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event-signup/) - ITA needs volunteers to help at the following upcoming events! Please click on each individual event to learn more and sign up. If you have any questions about volunteering for an ITA event, please email trails@idahotrailsassociation.org. Thank you for your help! Current Volunteer Sign-up Sheets
- [Event Signup (Old)](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event-signup-old/) - ITA needs volunteers to help at the following upcoming events! Please click on each individual event to learn more and sign up. If you have any questions about volunteering for an ITA event, please email trails@idahotrailsassociation.org. Thank you for your help! Current Volunteer Sign-up SheetsNo sheets currently available at this time.
- [Portal](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/portal/) - FAQs and Volunteer Info How much work experience do I need? None! We welcome all volunteers from beginners to experienced trail bosses. We have trips for all experience levels and recommend if someone is feeling unsure if volunteering on a trail work project is right for them to pick a car camping or one-day project,
- [Crew Leader of the Year](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/crew-leader-of-the-year/) - Did you have an awesome ITA project in 2024 because your crew leader went above and beyond? Nominate them below for our Crew Leader of the Year award! We will be crowning the winners at our annual end of season parties. You may submit multiple entries. Please get your nomination in by September 22 to
- [Trail Scouting Program](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/trail-scouting-program/) - Check out our July Trail Scouting update here. ITA is offering a new and exciting way to volunteer. We need hikers to help us collect accurate and up-to-date information about the location and condition of Idaho’s hiking trails. As you may have found, many Forest Service maps are out-dated and do not accurately depict the
- [Register](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/register/) - First name If you're human leave this blank: Last name Email * Password * Already have an account? Sign In » Lost your password?
- [Food Reimbursement](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/food-reimbursement/) - Thank you for volunteering for an ITA project! ITA is committed to reducing barriers to participation in our projects and will reimburse food for overnight volunteer projects for those who need assistance. If you have recently attended an overnight ITA project and would like to be reimbursed for the cost of your food, please fill
- [The Splattski Outdoor Access Fund](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/splattski-fund/) - The trails world lost a true friend in February 2022 with the sudden passing of John Platt. John was a lifelong hiker and mountaineer, an accomplished cyclist, a backcountry adventurer, ITA board member and crew leader, and a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. John was also passionate about sharing the outdoors with anyone and
- [Account](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/account-2/)
- [Hiking Literature](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/guidebooks/) - Here’s our list of guidebooks, autobiographies, blogs, and online resources to help get inspired and safely explore Idaho’s trails. Guidebooks North Idaho 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest by Rich Landers (2nd Edition, 2003) Trails of the Wild Selkirks by Dennis Nicholls with Jim Mellen (3rd Edition 2022) Trails of the Wild Cabinets by Dennis
- [Tickets Checkout](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tickets-checkout/)
- [Order Completed](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tickets-order/)
- [Board of Directors Election - 2024](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-of-directors-election-2024/) - Each year, Idaho Trails Association members have the opportunity to vote for ITA’s Board of Directors. ITA’s by-laws require that elections are conducted each year to fill half the positions on the Board of Directors. Directors are elected by a simple majority of ballots cast by members and serve for a term of two years. As required
- [Trail Reporter](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/trail-reporter/) - We need your help to gather trail reports! Detailed reports help us know where things need to be improved on trails like downed trees and rock slides. They also keep the larger hiking community informed about trail conditions. We are looking for reports on non-motorized hiking trails from all over Idaho so feel free to
- [Crew Leader bio](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/crew-leader-bio/) - Hi Crew Leaders, We’d love to tell our volunteers more about who will be leading them! We have started a Crew Leader page on our website and we link to that from the projects. Please fill out a little bio for yourself and upload a photo that shows your face well without others in the
- [Become a Crew Leader](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/become-a-crew-leader/) - What does it mean to be an ITA crew leader? Our volunteer crew leaders are the heartbeat of ITA. With over 70 volunteer trail projects in 2023 alone, we rely on their generosity of time and willingness to share their skills for the benefit of Idaho’s public trails. Think you want to be a crew
- [Youth Liability Release Form](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-form/)
- [Youth Liability Release](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-2/)
- [2024 Big Bar - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2024-big-bar-youth/)
- [Account](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/account/) - Settings Password View Profile Logout
- [Board of Directors Election - 2023](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-of-directors-election-2023/) - Each year, all of us have the opportunity to vote for our Board of Directors. Idaho Trails Association’s by-laws require that we conduct an election each year to fill half the positions on our Board of Directors. Directors are elected by a simple majority of ballots cast by members and serve for a term of two years. As
- [User Registration](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/register-3/) - "*" indicates required fields X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last Phone*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Password* Enter Password Confirm Password Strength indicator Δ
- [Password Reset](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/password-reset/)
- [Group project application](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/group-project-application/) - Are you part of a company, hiking group, club, or nonprofit that would like to bring your group to volunteer to do trail work with Idaho Trails Association? We are looking to partner with businesses and organizations to provide tailored trail trips ranging from one-day, weekend, to weeklong opportunities. Working together on trails will bring
- [Land Rover Defender Service Award](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/defender-award/) - Help us win a Land Rover! We are thrilled to announce ITA has been honored as one of five nonprofit finalists in the 2023 Land Rover Defender Service Awards! As part of this national contest, we have the chance to win a customized Land Rover and $25,000. This is a huge opportunity to expand our
- [Volunteer sign up](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/volunteer-sign-up/) - ITA runs on volunteer help! Besides volunteers for trail projects, we’re looking for people to help with administrative and IT tasks, fundraising, recruitment, tool maintenance, logistics, cooking for trail crews, promoting ITA at events, and many other things. By signing up below, your name will be put on our volunteer email list and we’ll send
- [Queens River - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/queens-river-youth/)
- [French Creek - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/french-creek-youth/)
- [Board Member Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-member-resources/)
- [North Fork Wood River - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/north-fork-wood-river-youth/)
- [Wilderness Gateway - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/wilderness-gateway-youth/)
- [Mill Lake - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/mill-lake-youth/)
- [Loon Lake - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/loon-lake-youth/)
- [Events](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/events/) - 0 events found. There are no upcoming events. There are no upcoming events. Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Latest Past Events Sep 27 2025 September 27 @ 8:00 am MDT 2025 Upper Payette Lake Upper Payette Trailhead Payette National Forest Celebrate National Public Lands Day: Trail Work at Upper Payette Lake! Sep 27 2025 September
- [Youth 2023 Test](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-2023-test/)
- [Membership Drive](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/membershipdrive/) - Become a member of Idaho Trails Association today! ITA’s Annual Membership Drive starts November 15 and runs through the end of the year. Our members are an incredibly important part of keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all. Idaho’s vast network of 10,000+ miles of trails require routine maintenance to keep them open and safe for
- [Contact](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/contact/) - Mailing Address: Idaho Trails Association PO Box 165 Boise, Idaho 83701 Email: trails@idahotrailsassociation.org Emergency phone number: (208) 738-3706 This phone number is for emergency use only if you need to contact a crew leader or volunteer on a trail project. Please leave a voice message or send a text message if no one answers. Have
- [Newsletter](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/newsletter/) - Subscribe Enter your email to receive our monthly newsletter, project announcements, and other important information from ITA. EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required) Address(Required) ZIP / Postal Code Δ Newsletter Archive
- [Youth Liability Release - Split-Loon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-split-loon/)
- [Board of Directors Election - 2022](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/board-of-directors-election-2022/) - Each year, all of ITA’s members have the opportunity to vote for our Board of Directors. Idaho Trails Association’s by-laws require that we conduct an election each year to fill half the positions on our Board of Directors. Directors are elected by a simple majority of ballots cast by members and serve for a term of
- [Waitlist Signup](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/waitlist-signup/) - Waiting is the hardest part. Please select the project waitlist you’d like to be added to. When a spot becomes available, everyone who is signed up on the waitlist for that project will be emailed at the same time. So if you wanna come, gotta grab that spot fast!
- [2021 Project Photos](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/2021-project-photos/) - Thank you volunteering with us! This is a place for you to share photos with ITA and with the other members from your trip. The photos you upload to these albums will be available to the other members from your trip. By uploading your photos, you agree to allow ITA to use them for communications
- [Trail Reports](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/trail-reports/) - Welcome to the ITA Trail Reports Map! All reports have been submitted voluntarily by trail users. ITA has not vetted all information submitted and is not responsible for misinformation. Please use at your own risk. Want to submit a report? Fill Out This Form×Click on a location in the map to view the Trail Report. View larger
- [Youth Liability Release](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Rapid River-Frypan](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-rapid-river-frypan/)
- [Youth Liability Release - North Fork Wood River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-north-fork-wood-river/)
- [Youth Liability Release - North Fork Hyndman Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-north-fork-hyndman-creek/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Goat Ridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-goat-ridge/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Echo Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-echo-lake/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Coeur d'Alene River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-coeur-dalene-river/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Baron Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-baron-creek/)
- [Youth Liability Release - Test](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/youth-liability-release-test/)
- [E-Signature-Document](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/e-signature-document/)
- [Project FAQs](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/faqs/) - How much work experience do I need? None! We work hard to teach our volunteers the joy of maintaining trails using traditional tools. We will provide the tools and training needed. What should I bring? We will provide you with a basic list of the fundamentals before the project. If you will be joining us for
- [Project Waitlist](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/project-waitlist/) - Waiting is the hardest part. Thank you for your interest in a Idaho Trails Association trail project. Unfortunately the project you selected is currently full. Please add your contact information and select a project. We will then contact volunteers on this list to fill any cancellations (if they occur). You will also be added to
- [Leave No Trace / Backcountry Ethics](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/leave-no-tracebackcountry-ethics/) - Idaho Trails Association believes that all of us have to do our part to protect the outdoors from overuse and abuse and we are committed to the ideas and ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT) . Please join us in leaving the places we visit in good condition. Plan Ahead and Prepare Know the regulations and
- [Where Are The Fires?](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/where-are-the-fires/) - Before heading to your destination, check to see if there are any fires burning in the area. Here are a couple of our favorite resources for checking fire conditions. InciWeb or Incident Information System – This webpage provides updated fire information for nearly all federal lands in the United States. Updated reports and maps are
- [The Essentials](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/the-essentials/) - In the 1930s, The Mountaineers described a list of ten essentials for the backcountry. The original list of ten essentials was published in Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills. The essentials enable you to respond positively to an accident or emergency and safely spend a night (or more) out in the backcountry. Over the years, the
- [Blog](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/blog/) - 9Dec 2025 Trail Spotlight: Mogensen TrailKelly Hewes2025-12-09T15:37:05-07:00December 9, 2025|0 Comments Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional
- [Accomplishments](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/accomplishments/) - 2020 259 volunteers contributed 4,945 hours of service and: Miles of trail cleared- 175.3 Week-long Projects - 8 Multi-day Projects - 18 One-day Projects - 9 Total Projects - 35 Logs removed - 2691 Trail miles surveyed - 84 Volunteer contributions in 2020 are worth an estimated $129,064. 2019 277 volunteers contributed 7,996 hours of
- [Resources](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/) - “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” John Muir. Trails. Have a look at some of our online trail posts. Each post includes a map, short description, other sources of information, and directions to the trailhead. Guidebooks &
- [Hiking In Bear Country](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/resources/hiking-in-bear-country/) - Bear Safety Practices Black bear bears are present throughout much of Idaho. Grizzly bears are generally found in the Idaho Panhandle and Southeast Idaho near Yellowstone National Park. Prudent hikers will practice bear safety techniques throughout the entire state. When hiking in bear country, consider wearing bells or making load noises while on the trail.

## Campaigns

- [2025 Annual Membership Drive](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/2025-membership-drive/) - Join us today to make a difference for Idaho's trails! ITA's Annual Membership Drive kicks off on Giving Tuesday, December 2, and goes through the end of the month. Idaho’s trails bring us together—connecting us to the land, to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. With major cuts to federal funding for trail
- [Melanie Vining's Campaign: Unite for Trails 2026](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/unite-for-trails-melanie-vining/) - Once again, the Idaho Trails Association board and staff have broken into three teams. North Idaho Unite for Trails, the Hazel Hoe-ligans and the Pulaski Platoon, and are facing off to help raise funds for the Idaho Trails Association’s membership drive. Idaho’s trails bring us together, connecting us to the land, to each other, and
- [Leo Hennessy](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/leo-hennessy/)
- [Clear Idaho's Trails for Barry](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/idaho-trails-association/) - Funds will be used to keep Idaho's back country trails open for all to enjoy!
- [Barbara Sammut](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/joining-the-effort-to-keep-idahos-trails-open/) - Idaho Trails Association (ITA) protects the piece of Idaho I care about the most- trails! Without these trails, we would lose access to magical places throughout our public lands and miss experiencing their beauty and solitude. ITA brings together volunteers throughout Idaho to take care of these trails and prevent them from being lost forever.
- [Tobey Jinkins - Raising funds for ITA!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/tobey-jinkins/) - Team Pulaski Platoon is raising funding for Idaho TraIls Association as part of the 2025 Annual Membership Drive! We are a team made up of ITA Board Members, staff, and crew leaders who all care deeply about Idaho’s trails. The money donated will go towards advocating for trails, creating opportunities for education around trails and
- [Glenn Florence](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/hazel-hoe-ligans-2/) - I'm raising money to help further ITA's mission to keep hiking trails open. Idaho's trails need our help now more than ever!
- [John McCarthy](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/john-mccarthy/)
- [Kelly Hewes's Fundraiser for ITA](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/kelly-hewes/) - I am fundraising for Idaho Trails Association's Membership Drive! I'm on the Pulaski Platoon team, made up of ITA Board Members, staff, and crew leaders who all care deeply about Idaho's trails. The money donated will go towards advocating for trails, creating opportunities for education around trails and public land, and planning more trail projects
- [Membership Drive Campaign by Alex Cravener](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/alex-cravener-membership-drive/) - For the Hazel Hoe-ligans!
- [Pulaski Platoon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/pulaski-platoon-2/) - To support the Idaho Trails Association
- [North Idaho Uniting for Trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/north-idaho-uniting-for-trails/) - I believe that being and recreating in the outdoors is fundamentally good for all of us. Forest Service and other public land owners have experienced a long time dwindling of their budgets and, it is now necessary for the public to provide treasury and muscle as part of the effort to maintain and keep these
- [Lilly Ragan](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/lilly-ragan/)
- [Phil Hough](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/phil-hough/)
- [North Idaho Uniting for trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/north-idaho-uniting-for-trails-2/) - To keep Idaho’s non motorized hiking trails open for all.
- [Pulaski Platoon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/pulaski-platoon/) - Team Pulaski Platoon is raising funding for Idaho Trails Association as part of the 2025 Annual Membership Drive! We are a team made up of ITA Board Members, staff, and crew leaders who all care deeply about Idaho's trails. The money donated will go towards advocating for trails, creating opportunities for education around trails and
- [Hazel Hoe-ligans](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/hazel-hoe-ligans/) - Once again, the Idaho Trails Association board has broken into two teams, the Hazel Hoe-ligans and the Pulaski Platoon, and are facing off to help raise funds for the Idaho Trails Association's membership drive. Idaho’s trails bring us together—connecting us to the land, to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. With major cuts
- [Pam Bond](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/pam-bond/) - Once again, the Idaho Trails Association board has broken into two teams, the Hazel Hoe-ligans and the Pulaski Platoon, and are facing off to help raise funds for the Idaho Trails Association's membership drive. Idaho’s trails bring us together—connecting us to the land, to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. With major cuts
- [2025 Annual Membership Drive2](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/2025-annual-membership-drive-test/) - Donate during our Annual Membership Drive December 2-31 and play a vital role in protecting Idaho’s trails for generations to come. Your contribution directly supports ITA’s mission by funding stewardship projects, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts to preserve trails and ensure public lands remain public. Make a lasting impact in 2026 and beyond by donating
- [2025 Board Match](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/2025-board-match/) - Idaho’s trails bring us together—connecting us to the land, to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. With major cuts to federal funding for trail crews in 2026, the future of many trails is uncertain. But when our community unites, we have the power to keep these wild places open and thriving. By joining
- [Jim Manning](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/jim-manning/) - I believe that being and recreating in the outdoors is fundamentally good for all of us. It has become clear that many opportunities to experience being on Public Lands are threatened by a movement that appears designed to transfer public lands to private ownership and subsequent development. Public Lands are the birthright of our public
- [Tom Dabrowski](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaigns/tom-dabrowski/)

## Store Items

- [ITA Stickers!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/ita-stickers/) - Represent with these awesome ITA stickers! Water proof, dirt proof, and made to last. $1 per stickerFree shipping to anywhere in the US!
- [Mystery Ranch Zoid Bag Set](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/mystery-ranch-zoid-bags/) - These Mystery Ranch Zoid Bags are the ultimate grab-and-go organizers for any trip you dream up.With three sizes in each set, you can stash everything—trail snacks, travel toiletries, maps, chargers, first aid items, journals, you name it—without the chaos of a cluttered pack. Whether you’re hiking, traveling abroad, or heading out for a weekend in the mountains, these bags keep all your essentials right where you want them.Made from tough, weather-resistant recycled 210 Hitra fabric, they’re built to handle rain, dust, mud, and whatever else your adventures throw at you.Shipping is free to anywhere in the US!S: 5.5\"x9\"x2\"M: 6.5\"x11.5\"x3.5\"L: 7.5\"x15\"x5.5\"
- [Grey Fleece Beanie with Leather Patch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/grey-fleece-beanie/) - These grey fleece beanies featuring a leather ITA logo will keep you warm during any outdoor adventures!95% polyester, 5% spandex.Shipping is free to any address in the US.
- [Cotton Tote Bag](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/cotton-tote-bag/) - Show your support for Idaho’s trails at the store, farmer’s market, gym, or wherever you go!100% cotton. Shipping is free to any address in the US.
- [Packable Waterproof Hat](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/packable-waterproof-hat/) - These packable, waterproof Richardson Rogue Stay Dri Performance Hats are the ultimate trail companion—lightweight, tough, and ready for every adventure Idaho throws your way! Built for the outdoors, these hats feature an adjustable woven backstrap for a comfortable, unstructured fit and a flexible visor that bounces back after being stuffed in a pack. The Stay Dri fabric keeps you cool and dry on sweaty climbs, rainy ridges, and sunny summit days.Whether you\'re hiking, backpacking, running rivers, or doing trail work with ITA, this hat is designed to go everywhere you do. Grab yours in bold blue or bright orange—or snag both to match every adventure!Shipping is free anywhere in the U.S.
- [Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Map- South Half](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/frank-church-river-of-no-return-wilderness-map-south-half/) - Explore the stunning south half of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness with this comprehensive trail map! Packed with essential details, it includes trails, trailheads, access roads, historical landmarks, campgrounds, and backcountry campsites—everything you need to plan your next adventure in \"The Frank.\" Crafted from durable, waterproof material, this high-quality map is built to withstand years of exploration. Discover iconic features like the Middle Fork Salmon River, Boundary Creek, Camas Creek, Indian Creek, Loon Creek, Marble Creek, Marsh Creek, Pistol Creek, Rapid River, and so much more! Perfect for dreamers and adventurers alike.Recognizing that trail maps of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness were outdated, ITA volunteer Brad Smith dedicated countless hours to collecting data and crafting a modern, detailed map of this iconic Wilderness area. His hard work ensures adventurers have an accurate and reliable resource to explore this area of the Wilderness like never before!See the map of the north half here and pay only $25 when you purchase them together! Shipping rates to anywhere in the US are included in the purchase price.We are also selling a digital version of our Frank Church Maps on Avenza Maps.
- [Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness Maps- North and South Map Set](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/frank-church-river-of-no-return-wilderness-maps/) - Explore the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness with this north and south trail map set! Packed with essential details, it includes trails, trailheads, access roads, historical landmarks, campgrounds, and backcountry campsites—everything you need to plan your next adventure in \"The Frank.\" Crafted from durable, waterproof material, this high-quality map is built to withstand years of exploration. Discover iconic features like the Salmon River, Middle Fork Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, Upper Selway River, Big Creek, Bighorn Crags, Chamberlain Basin, Impassable Canyon, Magruder Corridor, Boundary Creek, Camas Creek, Indian Creek, Loon Creek, Marble Creek, Marsh Creek, Pistol Creek, Rapid River, and so much more! Perfect for dreamers and adventurers alike. Recognizing that trail maps of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness were outdated, ITA volunteer Brad Smith dedicated countless hours to collecting data and crafting a modern, detailed map of this iconic Wilderness area. His hard work ensures adventurers have an accurate and reliable resource to explore this area of the Wilderness like never before!Regularly $15 each, this set is a steal at $25 for both. Shipping rates to anywhere in the US are included in the purchase price.We are also selling a digital version of our Frank Church Maps on Avenza Maps.
- [Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness Map- North Half](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/frank-church-river-of-no-return-wilderness-map-north-half/) - Explore the stunning north half of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness with this comprehensive trail map! Packed with essential details, it includes trails, trailheads, access roads, historical landmarks, campgrounds, and backcountry campsites—everything you need to plan your next adventure in \"The Frank.\" Crafted from durable, waterproof material, this high-quality map is built to withstand years of exploration. Discover iconic features like the Salmon River, Middle Fork Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, Upper Selway River, Big Creek, Bighorn Crags, Chamberlain Basin, Impassable Canyon, Magruder Corridor, and so much more! Perfect for dreamers and adventurers alike. Recognizing that trail maps of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness were outdated, ITA volunteer Brad Smith dedicated countless hours to collecting data and crafting a modern, detailed map of this iconic Wilderness area. His hard work ensures adventurers have an accurate and reliable resource to explore this area of the Wilderness like never before!See the map of the south half here and pay only $25 when you purchase them together! Shipping rates to anywhere in the US are included in the purchase price.You can also purchase this map at the following stores: Hyperspud Sports in Moscow, May Hardware in McCall, REI in Boise, Outdoor Exchange in Boise, Cascade River Gear in Boise, and Idaho Mountain Touring in Boise. We are also selling a digital version of our Frank Church Maps on Avenza Maps.
- [NoSo Idaho Trails Association Patch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/noso-idaho-trails-association-patch/) - These awesome NoSo Patches are the perfect addition to your backpack or favorite piece of hiking gear to show your support for Idaho\'s trails. They also work excellent for fixing tears or rips in clothing, camping gear, and more! Their easy stick-on application goes on like a breeze and stays on tight through washings and the toughest of trail trips.
- [Idaho Trails Association](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/store/idaho-trails-association/)

## Locations

- [Matchwood Brewing Company](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/matchwood-brewing-company/)
- [Harrison Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/harrison-lake-trailhead/)
- [Trails End Brewery](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/trails-end-brewery/)
- [Library! at Cole & Ustick](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/library-at-cole-ustick/)
- [Powerplant / Middle Fork Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/alturas-lake-creek-trailhead/)
- [Boise Public Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/boise-public-library/)
- [Warm Springs Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/warm-springs-trailhead/)
- [Little West Fork Morgan Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/little-west-fork-morgan-creek-trailhead/)
- [Upper Payette Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/upper-payette-trailhead/)
- [Upper Priest River Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/upper-priest-river-road/)
- [Katka Face Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/katka-face-road/)
- [Bonners Ferry Ranger District](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/bonners-ferry-ranger-district/)
- [Lionshead Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/lionshead-campground/)
- [Fish Lake USFS Airport](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/fish-lake-usfs-airport/)
- [Upper Basin](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/upper-basin/)
- [Lost Creek Dispersed Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/lost-creek-dispersed-campground/)
- [Stanley](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/stanley/)
- [Station Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/station-creek-trailhead/)
- [Taylor Ranch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/taylor-ranch/)
- [Tenmile Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/tenmile-trailhead/)
- [Little Guard Lookout](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/little-guard-lookout/)
- [Race Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/race-creek-trailhead/)
- [Smith Ridge Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/smith-ridge-trailhead/)
- [Hettinger Ranch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/hettinger-ranch/)
- [Spruce Tree Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/spruce-tree-campground/)
- [Queens River Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/queens-river-trailhead/)
- [Magruder Rangers House](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/magruder-rangers-house/)
- [Settler's Grove Interpretive Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/settlers-grove-interpretive-trailhead/)
- [Carey Creek Boat Ramp](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/carey-creek-boat-ramp/)
- [Prairie Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/prairie-creek-trailhead/)
- [Purjue Canyon Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/purjue-canyon-trailhead/)
- [Military Reserve](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/military-reserve/)
- [Bargamin Creek Campsite](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/bargamin-creek-campsite/)
- [Pistol Creek Ranch Airstrip](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/pistol-creek-ranch-airstrip/)
- [Navigation Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/navigation-trailhead/)
- [Kennally Creek Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/kennally-creek-campground/)
- [Deer Park Guard Station](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/deer-park-guard-station/)
- [Observation Point Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/observation-point-campground/)
- [Moose Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/moose-lake-trailhead/)
- [Middle Fork Transfer Camp and Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/middle-fork-transfer-camp-and-trailhead/)
- [Middle Fork Payette Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/middle-fork-payette-trailhead/)
- [Moores Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/moores-lake-trailhead/)
- [Lightning Creek Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/lightning-creek-road/)
- [Mickinnick Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/mickinnick-trailhead/)
- [Chinook Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/chinook-campground/)
- [Magruder Saddle Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/magruder-saddle-trailhead/)
- [Marsh Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/marsh-creek-trailhead/)
- [Halfway House Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/halfway-house-campground/)
- [Beaver Creek Boat Launch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/beaver-creek-boat-launch/)
- [Lead Draw Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/lead-draw-trailhead/)
- [Upper Hulls Trailhead ](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/upper-hulls-trailhead/)
- [Duck-Hum Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/duck-hum-lake-trailhead/)
- [Indian Creek USFS Airport](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/indian-creek-usfs-airport/)
- [Mule Hill](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/mule-hill/)
- [Krassel Ranger Station](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/krassel-ranger-station/)
- [Windy Saddle Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/windy-saddle-trailhead/)
- [Chamberlain USFS Airport](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/chamberlain-usfs-airport/)
- [Hennessey Yurt](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/hennessey-yurt/)
- [Avery-Timber Creek Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/avery-timber-creek-road/)
- [Fault Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/fault-lake-trailhead/)
- [Fish Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/fish-lake-trailhead/)
- [Upper Dry Creek Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/upper-dry-creek-trailhead/)
- [Dry Saddle Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/dry-saddle-trailhead/)
- [Elkhorn Yurt](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/elkhorn-yurt/)
- [English Point Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/english-point-trailhead/)
- [Jordan Camp](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/jordan-camp/)
- [Cold Meadows Airstrip](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/cold-meadows-airstrip/)
- [Bald Mountain Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/bald-mountain-campground/)
- [Dagger Falls Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/dagger-falls-campground/)
- [Pack River Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/pack-river-road/)
- [City Creek Loop Trail Head](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/city-creek-loop-trail-head/)
- [Tom's House](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/toms-house/)
- [Poverty Flat Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/poverty-flat-trailhead/)
- [N side of CDA River Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/n-side-of-cda-river-trail/)
- [Boulder Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/boulder-lake-trailhead/)
- [Cabin Creek Airstrip](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/cabin-creek-airstrip/)
- [West Side Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/west-side-road/)
- [Rainbow Lake Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/rainbow-lake-trailhead/)
- [Big Bar Campground](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/big-bar-campground/)
- [Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/bogus-basin-mountain-recreation-area/)
- [Redfish Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/redfish-trailhead/)
- [Outlet Campground Trailhead](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/outlet-campground-trailhead/)
- [Wellington Creek Road](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/wellington-creek-road/)
- [Bernard Creek Campsite](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/bernard-creek-campsite/)
- [McCall Public Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/mccall-public-library/)
- [Garfield Bay](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/garfield-bay/)
- [Ann Morrison Park](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/ann-morrison-park/)
- [Greger Ranch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/greger/) - Ken and Virginia Greger’s Ranch
- [Payette Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/payette-brewing/)
- [Grangeville Senior Center](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/grangeville-senior-center/)
- [The Community Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/the-community-library/)
- [Hyperspud Sports](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/hyperspud-sports/)
- [Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/ada-community-library-lake-hazel-branch/)
- [Library! at Cole and Ustick](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/library-at-cole-and-ustick/)
- [Library! at Bown Crossing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/library-at-bown-crossing/)
- [CycleBar Coeur d'Alene](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/cyclebar-coeur-dalene/)
- [CycleBar Meridian](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/cyclebar-meridian/)
- [Split Rail Winery](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/split-rail-winery/)
- [Green Acres Food Truck Park](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/green-acres-food-truck-park/)
- [Broken Horn Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/broken-horn-brewing/)
- [Cecil Andrus Park](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/cecil-andrus-park/)
- [Mother Earth Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/mother-earth-brewing/)
- [The Flicks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/the-flicks/)
- [Tom Dabrowski’s Shop](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/tom-dabrowskis-shop/)
- [Lost Grove Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/lost-grove-brewing/)
- [Idaho Outdoor Association](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/idaho-outdoor-association/)
- [Twin Falls Public Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/twin-falls-public-library/)
- [Steve Stuebner's House](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/location/steve-stuebners-house/)

## Organizers

- [Weeklong backcountry trip with pack support and all food provided](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/organizer/weeklong-backcountry-trip-with-pack-support-and-all-food-provided/)

## Events

- [North Idaho End of Season Clean Up Party!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/north-idaho-end-of-season-clean-up-party/) - Please join us at a volunteer’s home in Sagle on November 5th to clean out this season’s gear and get it ready for next year! Help us get our tools cleaned and ready for sharpening/storage, gear inventoried, first aid kits restocked, and other tasks to wrap up the 2025 trail project season!! ITA will provide
- [2025 End of Season Raffle!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-end-of-season-raffle/) - To celebrate an awesome 2025 season, we’re raffling off over $1,000 in prizes to support future trail work! Get your tickets now through 6:00pm MT October 8 and help us keep Idaho’s hiking trails open for everyone. We will be doing the drawing at our Boise End of Season Party. You do not need to
- [South Idaho End of Season Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/south-idaho-end-of-season-party/) - Let’s wrap up an incredible 2025 trail season with a party you won’t want to miss—complete with food, drinks, music, and yes… a donkey! 🎉🐴 Join ITA at the Boise home of ITA supporter and trail guidebook author Steve Stuebner for a festive evening celebrating trails and community. We’ll be serving up free chili, Dutch
- [From Zero to Thru Hiker Presentation- CDA Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/from-zero-to-thru-hiker-presentation-cda-library/) - Join Barbara Sammut, ITA’s new Northern Idaho Trail Program Specialist, as she shares her journey hiking the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail (AT) in this presentation at Coeur d’Alene Library. Known on trail as Forklift, Barbara started with no camping experience in 2021 and set out to complete the PCT
- [North Idaho End of Season Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/north-idaho-end-of-season-party/) - Help us celebrate an incredible 2025 trail season! Join ITA for a community BBQ potluck at Garfield Bay on the shores of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. ITA will provide the main dish and drinks, and we invite everyone to bring a side or dessert to share. Please bring a lawn chair if you can, and
- [Dutch Oven Dinner with Llamas](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/dutch-oven-dinner-with-llamas/) - Join us for a Dutch Oven Dinner with llamas at the beautiful ranch of ITA supporters Ken and Virginia Greger in Kuna! Tickets are $40 each and all proceeds benefit ITA. Dinner will include Dutch Oven pulled pork, salad, and dessert. Beer and wine will be available for an additional donation. After dinner, our host
- [Table Rock Social Hike](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/table-rock-social-hike/) - Come hike one of Boise’s iconic hikes! This 3.5 mile out and back hike with almost 1,000 feet of elevation gain will get your heart rate up as we climb to the top. Join the ITA on a social hike today! For any questions please reach out to Lilly Ragan at ljragan@lcmail.lcsc.edu. Please sign up
- [End of Season Clean Up Party!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/end-of-season-clean-up-party/) - Please join us at a volunteer’s home in Boise on October 11th to clean out this season’s gear and get it ready for next year! Help us get our kitchen gear scubbed up, tools cleaned and ready for sharpening/storage, coolers and boxes washed out, gear inventoried, first aid kits restocked, and other tasks to wrap
- [McCall End of Season Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/mccall-end-of-season-party/) - Come to Broken Horn Brewing in McCall to celebrate an incredible end of the trails season with ITA! Live music will be provided by Landon Vance. All are welcome!
- [Twin Falls Granite Rapids Moon Film Screening](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/twin-falls-granite-rapids-moon-film-screening/) - UPDATE: There are now four showings of Granite Rapids Moon and the original date/time we published has changed: Sunday 9/14 at 2pm Monday 9/15 at 5:30pm (with Zoom Q&A from writer/director & lead actor) Monday 9/15 at 7:15pm Tuesday 9/16 at 5:30pm (with Zoom Q&A from writer/director & lead actor) When purchasing tickets, mention that
- [2025 Lead Draw Final](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lead-draw-final/) - Final Phase of Improving Access and Infrastructure
- [2025 White Goat Ridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-white-goat-ridge/) - From the Ridge to the Creek: Weeklong Trailwork Project at White Goat Lake in the Frank Church Wilderness
- [Pubbin' on the Patio in Moscow](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/pubbin-on-the-patio-in-moscow/) - Join ITA for a fun night of music, food, and drinks at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow! When: Friday, September 5, 5-7pm Where: 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow, ID, United States, Idaho 83843 Description: It’s almost time for the ever popular The Chelseas! They’ll play for us on Friday, September 5th from 5-7pm. Hunga Dunga
- [2025 Middle Fork Payette](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-middle-fork-payette/) - Four-day Backpacking Trip to Restore Wildfire Area
- [2025 Upper Payette Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-upper-payette-lake/) - Celebrate National Public Lands Day: Trail Work at Upper Payette Lake!
- [2025 Seven Devils - Hells Canyon Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-seven-devils-hells-canyon-wilderness/) - Spend a week in the rugged and beautiful Seven Devils Mountains!
- [Hawkins Range Reserve Social Hike](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/hawkins-range-reserve-social-hike/) - This 5.7 mile loop hike is located off of Bogus Basin Road. It offers sweeping views of Boise, lush foothills scenery, and mild elevation gain. Dogs are allowed off leash from June 16 to November 30. Link to the trailhead website: Hawkins Range Reserve. Join the ITA on a social hike today! For any questions
- [Hulls Gulch Social Hike](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/hulls-gulch-social-hike/) - Group to meet at Camel’s Back park and to Hike Lower Hulls Gulch. Hike will depend on the weather and what the group is looking for day of, but hike will be between 4 to 6 miles. Join the ITA on a social hike today! For any questions please reach out to Lilly Ragan at
- [Pint Night- Matchwood Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/pint-night-matchwood-brewing/) - Join us for a beer at Matchwood Brewing in Sandpoint on September 16 anytime from 4:30-7pm! Come at 5:30 to hear about Clay Jacobson’s journey on the Idaho Centennial Trail. The ICT traverses from the southern boarder of Idaho all the way to Canada over nearly 1000 miles of trail! Stay for a beer afterwards
- [2025 Boulder Lake - Fall - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-boulder-lake-fall-women-in-the-wild/) - Improving Trails Around Boulder Lake: A Women in the Wild Weekend Adventure
- [2025 Cottonwood Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-cottonwood-creek/) - Trail Work Weekend: Big Views and Camping Above Boise
- [2025 Heart Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-heart-lake/) - One Week at Heart Lake: North Idaho's Most Breathtaking Hidden Gem
- [2025 Pistol Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-pistol-creek/) - Restoring Remote Trails: A Weeklong Fly-In Project on Pistol Creek and Little Pistol Creek Trails
- [2025 Gear up Sale](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-gear-up-sale/) - Gear up for your outdoor adventures and support Idaho’s trails! We are hosting a used gear sale and swap to raise support for trails and help you find some awesome deals on used clothing, tents, sleeping bags, tools, etc. Cash or credit cards accepted! When: September 6, 2025 from 10am-2pm Where: Idaho Outdoor Association, 3401
- [2025 Smith Ridge - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-smith-ridge-women-in-the-wild/) - Trailwork Above Dworshak Reservoir: Women in the Wild Weekend Adventure
- [2025 Caton Meadow Bridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-caton-meadow-bridge/) - ITA & ESI Partner for Backcountry Restoration
- [2025 Chimney Rock](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-chimney-rock/) - One-day Adventure on an Iconic North Idaho Trail Surrounded by Stunning Rock Formations
- [2025 Lead Draw Fall](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lead-draw-fall/) - Improving Access and InfIastructure Near Pocatello
- [2025 Mud Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-mud-creek/) - One-day Project Clearing Trail up to Rattle Ridge with Views of Lake Pend Oreille
- [2025 Canyon Creek - Long Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-canyon-creek-long-canyon/) - Dive into the Selkirks for a Remote Weekend in a Pristine Wilderness Area
- [2025 Highline - Flossie Lake - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-highline-flossie-lake-women-in-the-wild/) - Rugged Trails, Strong Women: Join the Highline - Flossie Women in the Wild Crew!
- [2025 North Fork Boise River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-north-fork-boise-river/) - Weekend Camp Out: Open Access to Swimming and Fishing in the Boise National Forest
- [2025 Needles - Kennally](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-needles-kennally/) - Join the Adventure: Clear Trails to Needles Summit
- [2025 Stateline Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-stateline-trail/) - Bridging States: Weekend Camping Project Restoring the Stateline Trail Between Idaho and Montana
- [2025 Alturas - Mattingley](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-alturas-mattingley/) - Backcountry Weeklong Adventure: Trail Maintenance in the Sawtooth Wilderness
- [2025 Hulls Gulch Fall](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hulls-gulch-fall/) - Celebrate National Public Lands Day By Helping Maintain a Boise Foothills Trail
- [2025 Elkhorn Yurt - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-elkhorn-yurt-women-in-the-wild/) - Clearing Trails & Enjoying Yurt Life on this Women in the Wild Weekend
- [2025 Loon Creek - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-loon-creek-youth/) - Weeklong Youth Expedition: Backcountry Camping and Trail Restoration
- [2025 Hum Lake - Duck Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hum-lake-duck-lake/) - Celebrate 15 Years of ITA: Trail Clean-Up at Hum Lake and Duck Lake
- [2025 Stanley High Traffic Trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-stanley-high-traffic-trails/) - Weekend Maintenance in the Sawtooths on Popular Trails
- [2025 Prairie Creek - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-prairie-creek-women-in-the-wild/) - Smoky Mountains Adventure: Trail Work Weekend with Women in the Wild
- [2025 Bogus Basin](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-bogus-basin/) - Improving Pedestrian Trails for All to Enjoy
- [2025 Shingle Flat](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-shingle-flat/) - Give Back to Boise’s Trails: Spring One-Day Foothills Work Project
- [2025 Sawtooth Wilderness Immersion](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-sawtooth-wilderness-immersion/) - Deep in the Sawtooths: Ten-Day Queens River Trail Work Adventure
- [2025 Frank Church Wilderness Immersion](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-frank-church-wilderness-immersion/) - 12 Days in the Frank Church: A True Wilderness Immersion Experience
- [2025 Warm Springs - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-warm-springs-youth/) - Girls Youth Weekend: Make a Difference Along the Salmon River Near Stanley, Idaho!
- [2025 CDA River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-cda-river/) - Weekend Trip to the Coeur d'Alene River in Gorgeous Meadows!
- [Kegs 4 Kause- Payette Brewing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/kegs-4-kause-payette-brewing/) - Join us at Payette Brewing on June 9 from 6-10pm in Boise for an evening of drinking beer, trying your hand at our trail carnival games, and winning prizes! 50% of all beer sales will be donated to ITA.
- [2025 Dagger Falls - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-dagger-falls-youth/) - Youth-Powered Weeklong Adventure: Trailwork Along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
- [2025 English Point](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-english-point/) - Beginner-Friendly Project in Hayden’s Popular Urban Trail System
- [2025 Lead Draw Spring](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lead-draw-spring/) - Help With Infrastructure Improvements: Phase 1 of Our Collaborative Effort
- [2025 Dry Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-dry-creek/) - Watershed Trail Clearing: National Public Lands Day Volunteer Project
- [2025 Beetop - Roundtop Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-beetop-roundtop-trail/) - Weekend Meteor Shower Camp Out on a Ridgeline with Stunning Lake Views
- [2025 Timber Mountain](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-timber-mountain/) - Historical Trail Restoration in an Old Mining Settlement
- [2025 Mickinnick](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-mickinnick/) - Scenic Overlook Trail at Schweitzer Mountain with Breathtaking Views of Lake Pend Oreille
- [2025 Marsh Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-marsh-creek/) - Weekend in the Wilderness: Trailwork on Marsh Creek in the Frank Church
- [2025 Krassel Knob - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-krassel-knob-youth/) - Boys Weekend Youth Trip: Trail Work Adventure in Payette National Forest
- [2025 Beach Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-beach-trail/) - One-day Lakefront Trail Project Along the Lower West Shore of Priest Lake
- [2025 Lake Shore Trail - Women in the Wild](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lake-shore-trail-women-in-the-wild/) - Overnight Trip on Priest Lake's Scenic Western Shore
- [2025 Hells Canyon Wilderness Immersion](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hells-canyon-wilderness-immersion/) - Spend 10 days in the Hells Canyon Wilderness
- [2025 Coeur d’Alene River - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-coeur-dalene-river-youth/) - 5-day Youth Adventure Along the Beautiful Coeur d'Alene River
- [2025 Fish Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-fish-lake/) - Trailwork in the Proposed Great Burn Wilderness: Restoring the Stateline Trail with GBCA
- [2025 Dry Saddle](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-dry-saddle/) - Explore Panoramic Views and Access Remote Wilderness on the Magruder Corridor on this Weeklong Project
- [2025 Fault Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-fault-lake/) - Secluded Lakeside Weekend Backpacking at the Breathtaking Fault Lake
- [2025 Middle Fork](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-middle-fork/) - Eight Days Clearing Slides and Improving Access to the Heart of Idaho
- [2025 Purjue Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-purjue-canyon/) - National Trails Day at the Gateway to Little Jacks Wilderness
- [2025 Boulder Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-boulder-lake/) - One-day Project: Rock Work, Bridges, and More
- [2025 Queens River - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-queens-river-youth/) - Youth Trail Adventure: Sawtooth Wilderness Trail Work
- [2025 City Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-city-creek/) - Single Day Collaborative Project to Tackle Erosion and Drainage
- [2025 Salmon River Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-salmon-river-trail/) - Fly Into this Weeklong Project On the Main Salmon!
- [2025 Upper Basin Interpretive Trail ](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-upper-basin-interpretive-trail/) - Trailwork and Spring Wildflowers: National Trails Day on the Upper Basin Trail
- [2025 Sheep Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-sheep-creek/) - Stunning Spring Views of Green Hills and Snow-covered Peaks!
- [2025 Lost Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lost-creek/) - Restoring Lost Creek: Save this Beautiful Trail Through the Heart of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains
- [2025 Taylor Ranch - Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-taylor-ranch-youth/) - Weeklong Youth Adventure at Taylor Ranch: Trail Work and Wilderness Exploration
- [2025 Boise South -  Seven Devils](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-boise-south-seven-devils/) - Five-day Backpack Project into the Rugged Seven Devils Mountains
- [2025 Ridge To Rivers](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-ridge-to-rivers/) - National Trails Day: Join Us for Trail Improvements in the Boise Foothills
- [2025 Two Lakes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-two-lakes/) - Remote Weeklong Fly-In Backpacking Adventure in the Selway-Bitterroot: Trailwork on the Idaho Centennial Trail
- [2025 Hennessy Yurt](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hennessy-yurt/) - Weekend Yurt Project Clearing Trails and Glamping at Idaho City Yurts
- [2025 Station Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-station-creek/) - Get Involved on National Trails Day: Trailwork in the Boise National Forest with Amazing Views
- [2025 CLEM North](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-clem-north/) - Crew Leader Education and Mentoring Weekend in North Idaho
- [2025 CLEM South](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-clem-south/) - Crew Leader Education and Mentoring Weekend in South Idaho
- [2025 Trail Skills Training](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-trail-skills-training/) - Sharpen Your Trail Skills with Expert Forest Service Guidance
- [Idaho Rally for Public Lands](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/idaho-rally-for-public-lands/) - Stand up for our public lands! ITA is proud to announce we have joined a new coalition of public lands-minded organizations, organized by Conservation Voters for Idaho, called Idahoans for Public Lands. Join us at the Idaho Rally for Public Lands event happening on March 22 at 11am on the Capitol steps in Boise. Let’s
- [2025 Observation Point](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-observation-point/) - Weeklong Magruder Corridor Adventure: Scenic Views of Two Wilderness Areas
- [2025 Hulls Gulch Weeding Project](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hulls-gulch-weeding/) - Give Back to Boise’s Trails: Spring One-Day Foothills Work Project
- [Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation- Pocatello](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/ict-pocatello/) - Join Idaho Trails Association’s ICT Coordinator Clay Jacobson for a discussion on Idaho’s thousand-mile long-distance hike hosted by Idaho State University. Past and present hikers are encouraged to come and join the conversation as we explore the history and future of this unparallelled wilderness route. Clay hiked the ICT in 2015 and has since been
- [Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation- Twin Falls](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/ict-twin-falls/) - Join Idaho Trails Association’s ICT Coordinator Clay Jacobson for a discussion on Idaho’s thousand-mile long-distance hike hosted by the Twin Falls Public Library. Past and present hikers are encouraged to come and join the conversation as we explore the history and future of this unparallelled wilderness route. Clay hiked the ICT in 2015 and has
- [Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation- Boise](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/ict-idaho-outdoor-association/) - Join Idaho Trails Association’s ICT Coordinator Clay Jacobson for a discussion on Idaho’s thousand-mile long-distance hike hosted by Idaho Outdoor Association. Past and present hikers are encouraged to come and join the conversation as we explore the history and future of this unparallelled wilderness route. Clay hiked the ICT in 2015 and has since been
- [Pint Night - Fundraiser for Idaho's Trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/pint-night-fundraiser-for-idahos-trails/) - Join Us for a Fun Fundraiser at Trails End Brewery! Support Idaho’s beautiful trails while enjoying great beer! Trails End Brewery is hosting a fundraiser for the Idaho Trails Association, where a portion of beer sales will be donated to fund trail maintenance in North Idaho. Enjoy a pint (or two!), and a portion of the
- [2025 Trapper Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-trapper-creek/) - Travel by Jet Boat to an Exquisite Beach Camp on Upper Priest Lake
- [2025 Shoshone Ridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-shoshone-ridge/) - Fall Asleep to Stunning Views at Little Guard Hut
- [2025 Upper Priest River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-upper-priest-river/) - Remote River Trail Weekend Project to the Canadian Boarder Featuring American Falls
- [2025 Blacktail Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-blacktail-lake/) - Join the Monday Hikers for a fun and rewarding One-day Project!
- [2025 Moose Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-moose-lake/) - One-day Project with Stunning Views of Moose Lake
- [2025 Caton Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-caton-lake/) - Help Preserve a Backcountry Lake Trail on this Five-Day Adventure
- [2025 Ten Mile](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-ten-mile/) - Backpacking and Trailwork on Tenmile Creek: Opening Trails in the Gospel Hump
- [2025 Magruder Ridge](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-magruder-ridge/) - 5-day Mule-Packed Adventure: Help Restore a Historic Trail
- [2025 East Fork Boulder Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-east-fork-boulder-creek/) - One-Day Project Hike to a Stunning Overlook at Middle Mountain
- [2025 Lake Creek - Jumbo Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-lake-creek-jumbo-canyon/) - Five Days of Backpacking, Trailwork, and Exploring the Gospel Hump Wilderness
- [2025 Sixty-Two Ridge ](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-sixty-two-ridge/) - Camp along the Wild and Scenic Selway River While Working a Remote section of the ICT!
- [2025 No fee test-namechange](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-no-fee-test-namechange/) - Celebrate National Public Lands Day: Trail Work at Upper Payette Lake!
- [2025 Big Bar - Staff and Board](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-big-bar-staff-and-board/) - Hells Canyon Views and Trail Maintenance: Annual Staff and Board Trip
- [2025 Bernard Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-bernard-creek/) - Jet boat into Spectacular Hells Canyon
- [2025 Moores Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-moores-lake/) - Weekend Adventure: Clearing Trails to Moores Lake in the Gospel Hump
- [Backpacking 101 Two-Part Webinar](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/backpacking-101/) - Backcountry fundamentals for exploring the wilderness
- [Backpacking 101: Boise Public Library](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/backpacking-101-boise-public-library/) - Ready to ditch the crowds, hit the trail, and carry everything you need for an unforgettable backcountry adventure? Whether you’re new to backpacking or looking to refine your skills, this free presentation at the Library! at Cole & Ustick will give you the confidence and know-how to explore Idaho’s wilderness like a pro. What you’ll learn:
- [Backpacking 101: North Idaho](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/north-idaho/) - Ready to ditch the crowds, hit the trail, and carry everything you need for an unforgettable backcountry adventure? Whether you’re new to backpacking or looking to refine your skills, this free presentation will give you the confidence and know-how to explore Idaho’s wilderness like a pro. What you’ll learn: -How to stay safe in the
- [Backcountry Nutrition Webinar: Fuel your next adventure](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/backcountry-nutrition-webinar-fuel-your-next-adventure/) - Ever wondered, “What food should I take on my backpacking trip?” or thought, “I’m so tired of store-bought freeze-dried meals!”? If so, this backcountry nutrition webinar is for you! Join ITA Board Members and Crew Leaders Pam Bond and Tom Dabrowski as they share expert tips on fueling your body for long hikes and backpacking
- [ITA Volunteer Webinar: Get Trail-Ready for Your Project!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/ita-volunteer-webinar/) - Are you signed up for an Idaho Trails Association volunteer project or thinking about joining one? Whether you’re tackling a one-day project or embarking on a weeklong backcountry adventure, this webinar will help you feel prepared, confident, and excited for your time on the trail. Join us as we cover everything you need to know
- [DIY Backpacking Hacks Webinar: Tips & Tricks for a Better Backcountry Adventure!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/diy-backpacking-hacks-webinar/) - Looking to level up your backpacking game without breaking the bank? Join us for a fun and interactive session where we’ll explore creative, budget-friendly, and practical do-it-yourself tricks to make your next backcountry adventure more comfortable and efficient. Three experienced presenters will share their favorite DIY backpacking hacks, helping you save money, reduce waste, and
- [2025 Frank Church Wilderness Immersion - Sign-up Page](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-frank-church-wilderness-immersion-sign-up-page/) - 12 Days in the Frank Church: A True Wilderness Immersion Experience
- [2025 St. Joe River](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-st-joe-river/) - One Week on the St Joe: a Nationally Designated WILD AND SCENIC River!
- [2025 Navigation Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-navigation-trail/) - A Scenic Backpacking Adventure Along Upper Priest Lake!
- [Author Visit: Kevin Grange](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/author-visit-kevin-grange/) - Idaho Trails Association, Rediscovered Books, and Boise Public Library are pleased to welcome author Kevin Grange to Boise. When grizzlies began appearing on the trails around his town of Jackson Hole, Kevin Grange realized he felt conflicted about having bears on the landscape and was forced to confront his fear of Ursus arctos. So he
- [2025 Sawtooth Wilderness Immersion - Sign-up Page](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-sawtooth-wilderness-immersion-sign-up-page/) - 10 Days in the Sawtooths: A True Wilderness Immersion Experience
- [2025 Kiwah Meadows](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-kiwah-meadows/) - Meadows to Mountains: Tackling Downfall on the Remote Indian Creek Trail
- [Southern Nez Perce Trail Presentation](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/southern-nez-perce-trail-presentation/) - Join Idaho Trail Association and the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation to learn about the Southern Nez Perce Trail (SNPT), the oldest extant trail in the US and a route used for thousands of years by the Nimiipuu people. The SNPT stretches for 100 miles through north-central Idaho from Elk City, Idaho, to Darby, Montana. Dennis
- [2025 South Fork Salmon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-south-fork-salmon/) - Five-day Backpacking and Trail Work in the Frank Church!
- [2025 Cold Meadows](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-cold-meadows/) - Frank Church Weeklong Fly-In: Backpack, Work, and Preserve Trails
- [2025 Cabin Creek - Big Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-cabin-creek-big-creek/) - Fly-In Adventure: Trailwork Along the Historic and Remote Big Creek Trail
- [2025 Settlers Cedar Grove](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-settlers-cedar-grove/) - Scenic Weekend Project Among Ancient Cedars, Some Over 600 Years Old
- [2025 Indian Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-indian-creek/) - Fly-In Adventure: Restoring Trail in the Heart of the Frank Church Wilderness
- [2025 Hulls Gulch Sping](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-hulls-gulch-sping/) - Give Back to Boise’s Trails: Spring One-Day Foothills Work Project
- [2025 Dry Creek - Sage](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-dry-creek-sage/) - Watershed Trail Maintenance: Partnering with Land Trust & Sage International School
- [2025 Selway River Trail South](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-selway-river-trail-south/) - Historic Magruder Rangers House: One Week Camping & Trail Work on the Selway River
- [2025 Alpine Way](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-alpine-way/) - Five Days Backpacking and Maintaining Trails in the Sawtooths
- [2025 Season Kickoff Webinar](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2025-season-kickoff-webinar/) - Get excited— volunteer trail season is almost here! Join us for an engaging and informative evening the Thursday before our highly anticipated volunteer schedule launches. This is your chance to get a sneak peek at the year’s best projects and learn how you can be part of making a difference on Idaho’s incredible trails. What
- [From Zero to Thru Hiker](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/from-zero-to-thru-hiker/) - Join Barbara Sammut, the new ITA Northern Idaho Program Specialist, as she shares her journey hiking the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail (AT). Known on trail as Forklift, Barbara started with no camping experience in 2021 and set out to complete the PCT in 2022, followed by the AT in

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- [formpop modal](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/fusion_element/formpop-modal/)
- [formpop button](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/fusion_element/formpop-button/)
- [Project / Button / Gaia](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/fusion_element/project-button-gaia/)
- [Project / Buton / No Gaia](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/fusion_element/project-buton-no-gaia/)

## Categories

- [Trail Blaze](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/category/trail-blaze/)
- [Events](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/category/events/)

## Tags

- [Stewardship](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/stewardship/)
- [Volunteer](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/volunteer/)
- [Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/wilderness/)
- [Payette National Forest](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/payette-national-forest/)
- [Boise National Forest](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/boise-national-forest/)
- [Ridge to Rivers](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/ridge-to-rivers/)
- [REI](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/rei/)
- [vegetation](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/vegetation/)
- [National Trails Day](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/national-trails-day/)
- [Sawtooth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sawtooth/)
- [Boise](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/boise/)
- [Hiking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hiking/)
- [Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/frank-church-river-of-no-return-wilderness/)
- [Salmon-Challis National Forest](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/salmon-challis-national-forest/)
- [Sawtooth National Forest](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sawtooth-national-forest/)
- [Sawtooth Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sawtooth-wilderness/)
- [Bruneau-Jarbidge Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/bruneau-jarbidge-wilderness/)
- [Bureau of Land Management](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/bureau-of-land-management/)
- [Idaho Panhandle National Forests](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-panhandle-national-forests/)
- [hikes](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hikes/)
- [guidebooks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/guidebooks/)
- [Gear](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/gear/)
- [membership](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/membership/)
- [Seleway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/seleway-bitterroot-frank-church-foundation/)
- [Sawtooth Society](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sawtooth-society/)
- [Forest Service](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/forest-service/)
- [National Public Lands Day](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/national-public-lands-day/)
- [Centennial Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/centennial-trail/)
- [SNRE](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/snre/)
- [Ketchum](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/ketchum/)
- [Baker Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/baker-lake/)
- [Baker Creek](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/baker-creek/)
- [Sun Valley](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sun-valley/)
- [Borah](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/borah/)
- [Trail Maintenance](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/trail-maintenance/)
- [USFS](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/usfs/)
- [Wilderness Party!](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/wilderness-party/)
- [Party](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/party/)
- [ITA](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/ita/)
- [Idaho Trails Association](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-trails-association/)
- [hike](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hike/)
- [city of rocks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/city-of-rocks/)
- [idaho hiking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-hiking/)
- [Idaho Parks and Recreation](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-parks-and-recreation/)
- [Idaho state parks](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-state-parks/)
- [Skiing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/skiing/)
- [snowshoe](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/snowshoe/)
- [snowshoeing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/snowshoeing/)
- [cross country skiing](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/cross-country-skiing/)
- [cooking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/cooking/)
- [backcountry cooking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/backcountry-cooking/)
- [backpacking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/backpacking/)
- [backpacking cooking](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/backpacking-cooking/)
- [Hells Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hells-canyon/)
- [Scott Marchant](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/scott-marchant/)
- [In the wild chef](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/in-the-wild-chef/)
- [fuel for the trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/fuel-for-the-trail/)
- [Idaho Conservation League](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-conservation-league/)
- [Eckles Creek Trail](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/eckles-creek-trail/)
- [Cascade](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/cascade/)
- [youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/youth/)
- [idaho youth wilderness initiative](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho-youth-wilderness-initiative/)
- [Owyhee](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/owyhee/)
- [Little Jacks Creek Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/little-jacks-creek-wilderness/)
- [Shoofly](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/shoofly/)
- [Perjue Canyon](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/perjue-canyon/)
- [Krassel Forest Service](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/krassel-forest-service/)
- [Hum Lake](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hum-lake/)
- [White Cloud Wilderness](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/white-cloud-wilderness/)
- [Bee Top Connector](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/bee-top-connector/)
- [idaho](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/idaho/)
- [join](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/join/)
- [renew](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/renew/)
- [donate](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/donate/)
- [volunteer spotlight](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/volunteer-spotlight/)
- [sandpoint](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/sandpoint/)
- [north idaho](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/north-idaho/)
- [membership drive 2016](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/membership-drive-2016/)
- [Fred](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/fred/)
- [Meyer](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/meyer/)
- [Community](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/community/)
- [Rewards](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/rewards/)
- [Support](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/support/)
- [Trails](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/trails/)
- [Hike of the Month](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/hike-of-the-month/)
- [tips](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/tips/)
- [tools](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/tools/)
- [membership drive](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/membership-drive/)
- [Clay's CDT Journey](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/cdt/)
- [product](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/tag/product/)

## Campaign Types

- [Admin](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaign_type/admin/)
- [Fundraiser](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaign_type/fundraiser/)
- [Team](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaign_type/team/)
- [Team Member](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/campaign_type/team-member/)

## Event Categories

- [Projects](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/)
- [Events](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/events/)
- [Youth](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/youth/)
- [Women](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/women/)
- [Veterans](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/veterans/)
- [General](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/general/)
- [Featured Projects](https://idahotrailsassociation.org/calendar/category/projects/featured-projects/)