BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.17.0//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:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260504T194914Z CREATED:20260217T204441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T194914Z UID:10001045-1781654400-1782086399@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Queens - Youth DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Queens River – Youth  \nDates: June 17 – 21   \nITA's 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.  \nThis season in the Sawtooth Wilderness\, ITA will host a youth trail work project focused on improving access along the Little Queens and Queens River Trails. The crew will be based at the Queens River Trailhead\, camping beneath rugged granite peaks and dense forest\, with the river close by and sweeping Sawtooth views in every direction. Each day\, participants will head out to work on trail and return to camp in the evenings to relax\, share meals\, and take in one of Idaho's most scenic and remote landscapes.  \nTrail work will primarily involve cutting out downed logs and restoring passability along these routes- work that is both physically demanding and deeply rewarding. There is always more to clear in this area\, and the crew will contribute to a multi-year effort to reopen the full Queens River loop\, with additional ITA crews continuing later in the season. With guidance from crew leaders\, youth will also take part in daily camp life\, including meal setup and cleanup\, supporting the volunteer cook\, managing water and sanitation\, and accounting for tools. Volunteers will learn and follow Leave No Trace principles and project safety expectations while building practical skills\, teamwork\, and confidence in a true wilderness setting.   \nITA's youth projects are completely free for volunteers to join\, and all food is provided. Gear can be borrowed from ITA if needed with advance notice\, or youth may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund.   \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 ourFAQs\, reach out to your crew leader\, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.  \nTrails: Little Queens Trail #454\, Queens River Trail #458  \nItinerary: This is a five-day project. Volunteers and a parent/guardian will join a pre-trip Zoom meeting before the project. Meet Wednesday to caravan to camp\, set up camp\, go over trail and project safety. Thursday-Saturday\, work up Little Queens and Queens River Trails\, returning to camp each evening. Sunday\, clean up camp for pick up\, head home.   \nFood Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook   \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Food Provided   \nCrew Leader: Terry Patterson and Mark Sugden  \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 3 hours from Idaho City  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile for the Queens River Trail and Little Queens River Trail   \nYouth Trip Selection:   \nYouth trip sign-ups will be open until March 22nd. Although early sign-ups will be prioritized\, ITA leadership and staff may adjust the final crews to maximize trip experience and provide opportunities for the greatest number of youth participants. To help facilitate trip assignments\, please sign up for your preferred trip and include alternate trips you could participate in\, should the preferred trip not be available. You will receive notification of trip assignment via email prior to March 31st.  \nDifficulty Rating:  \nHike: 2/5 Moderate – Shorter hikes from camp\, up to three miles\, with only slight elevation gain/loss. Carrying tools and packs to work and back each day.  \nProject Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Focus on tree removal and basic trail maintenance. Digging\, swinging tools\, saw work\, and brushing.   \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-queens-youth/ LOCATION:Queens River Trailhead\, Sawtooth Wilderness CATEGORIES:Projects,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/IMG_6132.jpg GEO:43.84005;-115.18779 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Queens River Trailhead Sawtooth Wilderness;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sawtooth Wilderness:geo:-115.18779,43.84005 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR