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:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260419T174745 CREATED:20260217T025209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T213247Z UID:10000972-1787875200-1788134399@idahotrailsassociation.org SUMMARY:2026 Upper Priest River Trail DESCRIPTION:Project Name:  Upper Priest River  \nProject Dates: August 28-30   \nJust south of the Canadian border\, this trail system begins in one of the largest remaining tracts of intact old-growth forest in the Pacific Northwest. During this three-day project\, we’ll hike the Continental Trail to reach the Upper Priest River Trail\, where we’ll focus on repairing and improving several backcountry puncheons.  \nWe are actively looking for someone with building experience to advise the building portion of the project. Please contact us if you or anyone you know may be interested at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org.  \nThis project\, we will be working in partnership with the Backcountry Horsemen of Priest River\, helping to strengthen and restore these essential structures\, which provide safe passage for hikers and stock users. Our work will include dismantling worn sections\, installing new materials\, and replacing some puncheons entirely\, while improving the surrounding tread to ensure the puncheons remain durable and sustainable for years to come.  \nMore Information can be found on  All Trails   \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.  \nTrail: Upper Priest River Trail #308\, Continental Trail #28  \nItinerary: This is a three-day project. Arrive at the Upper Priest River trailhead on Thursday evening if possible. The crew will begin working on Friday morning. We will finish on Sunday afternoon.   \nFood Provided by ITA: No    \nGear Packing List:  Gear Checklist for Car Camping\, Bring Your Own Food    \nCrew Leader: Melodie Viafranco  \nEstimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2 hours from Sandpoint\, Idaho   \nTrail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile   \nRefundable deposit: $25  \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 reservations. 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  \nHike 2/5 Moderately Strenuous– Upper Priest River Trail climbs steadily uphill\, gaining 1\,000 feet of elevation in 7 miles. Carrying day packs and tools. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  \nProject Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Repeated digging or sawing\, the potential for some heavy lifting. Carrying tools and day packs up to five miles each day.  Volunteers can pick trail duties based on comfort and ability level and are encouraged to work at their own pace.  \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-upper-priest-river-trail/ LOCATION:West Side Road\, Idaho Panhandle National Forest CATEGORIES:General,Idaho Centennial Trail,Projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://idahotrailsassociation.org/images/2026/02/09055872-8E0A-49C2-A5DE-92893DB80C5A_1_102_a.jpg GEO:48.97489;-116.93071 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Side Road Idaho Panhandle National Forest;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Idaho Panhandle National Forest:geo:-116.93071,48.97489 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR