BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTSTAMP:20260406T060135 CREATED:20260217T025538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193638Z UID:10001002-1786838400-1787443199@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Upper Little Pistol Creek DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Upper Little Pistol Creek  \nProject Dates: August 16-22  \nStarting from Pistol Lake Trailhead\, we'll meet with our packers and load up gear on horses and mules to make the short but steep hike up and over the ridge into Pistol Lake. We'll set up a base camp here working down Pistol Creek as far as we can over the week. If we cover a lot of miles\, we have the option to backpack further in to set up a spike camp closer to the work. On the last day\, packers will return and pick up the crew wherever we are camping to bring gear back to the trailhead!   \nITA has been alternating working from the top and bottom of the Pistol Creek and Little Pistol Creek Trails over the last few years\, cutting out giant logs\, brushing and repairing tread. The Forest Service and the Selway Bitterroot- Frank Church Foundation have also spent significant time focused here. These trails are used by hunters\, boaters\, horse packers\, and backpackers wanting to explore the Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness.  \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: Little Pistol Creek Trail #229  \nItinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Sunday– hike/pack into the base camp\, starting work if time allows the first day. Work clearing trail Monday-Friday. Saturday\, pack stock returns to bring gear back to the trailhead and head home.   \nFood Provided by ITA: No – This project is eligible for backpacking food per diem.  More information here    \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Backpacking Projects with Pack Support  \nCrew Leader: Cindy Walker and John McCarthy    \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2 hours form Cascade  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile of the hike to Pistol Lake and the hike down Pistol Creek Trail   \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: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous –  The hike into camp will be short but steep up and over the pass. From camp the Little Pistol Creek trail follows the creek\, descending more steeply at first\, before evening out a few miles in. Carrying day packs and some tools. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  \nProject Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Lots of saw work expected\, brushing\, and some tread work as needed.   \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 \n \n \n \nSign Up with Waitlist Password×Sign Up If you’ve signed up for the waitlist and received an email that a spot is open\, enter your password below to sign up for the project. For help\, contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org Oops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/2026-upper-little-pistol-creek/ LOCATION:Pistol Lake Trailhead\, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness CATEGORIES:General,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/PXL_20250820_1306513052.jpg GEO:44.72946;-115.42479 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pistol Lake Trailhead Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness:geo:-115.42479,44.72946 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR