Calling all Wild Women!
ITA’s Women in the Wild trail projects are designed to create a supportive, empowering, and fun environment where women can learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with others who share a love for the outdoors. These all-female trail crews provide a unique space for volunteers to work together, gain hands-on experience in trail maintenance, and make a lasting impact on Idaho’s public lands.
No prior trail work experience? No problem! Our experienced crew leaders will provide all the necessary tools, guidance, and training to ensure you feel comfortable and capable. From clearing trails and building tread to using traditional tools like crosscut saws and Pulaskis, you’ll gain valuable outdoor skills while making meaningful contributions to the trails you love.
Beyond the work, these projects are about building community, forging friendships, and spending time in Idaho’s breathtaking wilderness. Whether you’re an experienced outdoorswoman or brand new to trail work, we welcome all female-identifying volunteers to join us.
Come be part of something special—sign up for a Women in the Wild project and experience the adventure, camaraderie, and empowerment of working on the trails together!
Contact trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have any questions about our Women in the Wild projects.
I came home from my first WOW weekend filled with such a powerful sense of accomplishment. It filled my heart to spend a weekend with a group of like-minded women that cared about trails and taking care of our Idahome. I have made friendships from this weekend that I might not have had the opportunity to have built. Was it hard? Yup. Was I tired? Yup. Was it worth it? Yup. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.
A particular bond comes from lopping, sawing, and chopping with someone, especially when you can joke about mammograms and bad dates in between clearing trees. The sense of accomplishment was unreal- we were able to visually see the progress we made along the trail and knew our work would be appreciated by the guides and rangers who rely on clear trails to earn a living.
