BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Idaho Trails Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Idaho Trails Association 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:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260414T182907 CREATED:20260217T204446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T154326Z UID:10001047-1784160000-1784505599@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Split Creek - Youth DESCRIPTION:Project Name: Split Creek – Youth   \nDates: July 16 – July 19  \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 four-day youth trail project will be based out of Ponderosa Campground at the Split Creek Trailhead\, a comfortable car-camping site outside of McCall\, tucked among tall pines and clear mountain creeks. From camp\, the crew will work directly from the trailhead\, heading north along the Loon Creek/Loon Lake Trail to improve tread and clear corridor for hikers and stock users as the trail winds through forested valleys and past sweeping granite slabs that showcase Idaho's famous batholith. As work and time allow\, the crew may also venture up Lick Creek to take on additional trail maintenance\, offering the chance to work in multiple scenic drainages shaped by water\, stone\, and time.  \nThroughout the project\, participants will focus on hands-on trail maintenance tasks such as brushing\, saw work\, and tread improvement\, while also sharing responsibility for camp life. Youth will help with setting up and breaking down camp\, caring for tools\, maintaining clean and organized common areas\, and practicing Leave No Trace principles. Along the way\, crew members will build teamwork\, communication\, and leadership skills while learning trail safety and what it takes to steward Idaho's public lands.   \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: Loon Creek Trail #081  \nItinerary: This is a four-day project. Meet Thursday afternoon at Ponderosa Campground to set up camp\, review trail work basics\, and go over safety expectations. Friday andSaturday will be a full day of trail work. On Sunday\, the crew will wrap up work in the morning\, clean up camp\, and wait for pickup at the campground.   \nFood Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook  \nGear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Food Provided   \nCrew Leader: Tom Crawford and Ian Mancini   \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 1.5 hour from McCall  \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile  \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: 3/5 Moderate – This is a car-camp–based project with daily hikes from camp to the work site. The Loon Creek/Loon Lake Trail generally follows creek corridors with rolling ups and downs and little net elevation gain\, but participants should be prepared for uneven terrain\, variable trail conditions\, and full days on their feet while carrying day packs\, tools\, and water. Optional work up Lick Creek may involve slightly steeper sections depending on where the crew is assigned.  \nProject Work: 4/5 Strenuous – Trail work will include brushing\, saw work\, removing downed logs\, improving trail tread\, and clearing slough and rocks from the trail. Crews may move dirt and rock to repair worn or damaged sections\, working among large ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir common to this area. The work can be physically demanding and requires stamina\, teamwork\, and a willingness to work hard in a rugged outdoor setting.  \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-split-creek-youth/ LOCATION:Split Creek Trailhead\, Payette National Forest CATEGORIES:Projects,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/IMG_2962.jpg GEO:45.07276;-115.78644 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Split Creek Trailhead Payette National Forest;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Payette National Forest:geo:-115.78644,45.07276 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR