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Idaho Trails Association Blog

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Idaho Trails Association Blog

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7Nov 2023

Trail Spotlight: Lucky Peak via Adelmann Mine Trail

November 7, 2023|0 Comments

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

7Nov 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Brenda Magnuson

November 7, 2023|0 Comments

Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year for the South Idaho region is Brenda Magnuson! As a fairly new ITA volunteer, she came on five projects this year for a total of 12 days on the trail, helped out at several events during the season, and helped move tools and gear across the state. She was super flexible, hard-working, and a welcome addition to any trail project! She also supports ... Read More

16Oct 2023

Thank you for voting for ITA!

October 16, 2023|0 Comments

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR IDAHO TRAILS ASSOCIATION IN THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS! Your support and words of encouragement meant everything to us throughout this contest. We did not receive enough votes to make it to the top two spots but we are grateful for the opportunity to generate some buzz around our organization and gain some new followers and potential volunteers. We competed against ... Read More

29Sep 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Beck

September 29, 2023|1 Comment

As a crew leader and photographer, Dave not only works hard on the trail leading trips but also captures some amazing images as well. Dave chronicles his adventures and post his photos on his blog, Davefaitlemonde.com. This summer just a few hours into the three-week Wilderness Immersion project in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Dave jumped in to act as a co-crew leader when the original ... Read More

27Sep 2023

Trail Spotlight: Divide Trail North

September 27, 2023|0 Comments

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

21Sep 2023

National Public Lands Day Scavenger Hunt!

September 21, 2023|0 Comments

SCAVENGER HUNT! Want to win coffee from Café Mulé and a sweet ITA cup?! Be the first to find our trail crews this Saturday (September 23) on National Public Lands Day on our Snowshoe Hare Loop project near Boise or our Owyhee Trails project! WHERE WILL THE CREWS BE? 1. Snowshoe Hare Loop- from 9-12:30, our crew will be working out of the Dry Creek Headwaters Trailhead on the ... Read More

14Sep 2023

ITA named as finalist in Land Rover Defender Service Awards

September 14, 2023|0 Comments

ITA has been named as one of five nonprofit finalists in the Land Rover Defender Service Awards and has the chance to win a customized Land Rover and $25,000! A large four wheel drive like this would be instrumental in allowing more volunteers (especially youth) to participate in projects requiring a high-clearance vehicle. Transportation to remote trailheads on rough roads has become a challenge as ITA grows and volunteers ... Read More

7Sep 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Dan and Marja Waugh

September 7, 2023|0 Comments

Dan and Marja are Backcountry Horseman volunteers who pack gear and supplies for ITA projects as well as other groups doing trail work in the Wilderness. We applaud their enthusiasm for protecting and maintaining Idaho's trails and volunteering for seven pack trips across Idaho in 2023 alone! For our backcountry projects, their packing services are key to reaching remote places and getting the work done. Projects are always more fun ... Read More

7Sep 2023

Trail Spotlight: Rainbow Basin Trail

September 7, 2023|0 Comments

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

9Aug 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Daunika Huberty

August 9, 2023|0 Comments

As one of ITA's Youth Trail Crew volunteers, Daunika just completed her third week-long project with ITA. Last year, she introduced her younger sister to ITA and they have worked on the last two projects together. She has brought joy to each project she's been on as well as a hard-working attitude. Thank you for all that you do for ITA, Daunika! What are some of the things you ... Read More

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