BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Idaho Trails Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTSTAMP:20260414T030421 CREATED:20260217T025538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T230412Z UID:10001004-1787443200-1788047999@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Hida Point Loop DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Hida Point Loop  \nProject Dates: August 23-29  \nThis fly-in project will drop volunteers deep in the backcountry for a week of backpacking and trail work in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Starting from Chamberlain backcountry airstrip\, we'll backpack north along the Chambelain Trail\, working towards Hida Point. As work and time allow\, we hope to continue working and bumping camp along the Arctic Point\, White Bird Meadow\, Hida Ridge\, and Harlan Meadows trails.   \nThese trails connect to form a loop through meadows\, up and over ridges\, through burned areas and lush green trees. ITA has been working on clearing trails in this area for many years now\, with no shortage of downfall each year. This crew will be continuing off the work of the Wilderness Immersion projects in 2023 and 2025. All parts of this loop have been touched by ITA in the last few years\, and this crew hopes to connect all the work! This is a great opportunity to work in a very remote area of the Frank Church and help preserve a remote trail system.   \nProject information is subject to change. Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See our FAQs\, reach out to your crew leader\, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.  \nTrails: Chambelain Trail #1\, Arctic Point #25\, White Bird Meadow #29\, Hida Ridge #27\, and Harlan Meadows #28 trails.  \nItinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Meet at the McCall airport early Sunday morning to fly in. Begin hiking and clearing from the airstrip\, carrying all tools and personal gear. Work\, bump camp as needed. Return to the airstrip by Friday evening. Saturday morning\, picked up by the plane to head back to McCall.  \nFood Provided by ITA: No   \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Backpacking Projects  \nCrew Leader: Alisa and Gregg Rettschlag and Dan Appel   \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: Flying from McCall  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile   \nRefundable deposit: $50   \nWhy do I need to pay a deposit? We've had trouble with people backing out of trips at the last minute which can really affect the productivity of the overall project. By charging a refundable fee\, volunteers are less likely to cancel their reservation. Refunds will not be given to volunteers that do not show up or cancel their reservation. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers can choose to donate the deposit to ITA. All donations are tax-deductible and will go towards maintaining trails throughout Idaho. If you require assistance in paying for this fee\, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org and we will waive the cost.   \nDifficulty Rating  \nYou should have experience with backpacking and be in good hiking condition with broken-in and tested gear. This is a remote backcountry project so injuries such as sprains and blisters or even extreme fatigue from not being properly conditioned can quickly become a big safety issue. If you are unsure about the proper gear or about preparing for a trip\, please reach out to trails@idahotrailsassociation.org.   \nHike: 5/5 Very Strenuous – The trail climbs steadily\, then steeply out of Chamberlain Basin\, but once up there continues with more gentle ups and downs. Lots of hiking carrying heavy packs and tools is expected. The whole loop covers 27 miles; mileage per day will vary depending on the work. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  \nProject Work: 4/5 Strenuous – Cutting down trees\, repeated saw work. Some heavy lifting or digging. Traveling long distances carrying tools and gear.   \nVolunteer Spots Available: 0 of \nIf there are no volunteer spots available\, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project! \nWaitlist Signups: 0 \nSign Up×Sign Up\n\n \n \n Waitlist Sign-up\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n This is a waitlist signup form not a signup to register for the project. Please add each person that wants to attend to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available then an admin will reach out to you.Project WaitlistWaitlist Participant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n ITA newsletter*I would like my email address added to ITA's e-newsletter list to receive updates about trail projects and upcoming events.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Already on list\n Phone Number*Phone type*\n \n \n Cell phone\n \n \n \n Landline\n Thank you for your interest volunteering for this ITA trail project!\n\nWhen you click "submit" you will be added to the waitlist.\n\nIf a spot opens up then an admin will reach out to you about signing up.\n\nThis is a waitlist signup and you are not registered to attend the project. If a spot becomes available then an admin will reach out to you.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-hida-point-loop/ LOCATION:Chamberlain USFS Airport\, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness CATEGORIES:General,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/PXL_20250723_185753728.MP_.jpg GEO:45.37352;-115.19873 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chamberlain USFS Airport Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness:geo:-115.19873,45.37352 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR