About the Program
ITA’s Youth Trail Crew Program offers youth ages 14–18 the opportunity to explore the outdoors while actively building and maintaining Idaho’s hiking trails in a safe, supportive, and team-focused environment. Participants gain hands-on experience in trail stewardship while learning the value of collaboration, responsibility, and caring for public lands.
Students work in some of Idaho’s most wild and inspiring landscapes through one-day, weekend, and weeklong projects. Along the way, they develop practical skills in teamwork and communication, build confidence using traditional trail tools, and learn best practices for sustainable trail maintenance. Through these immersive experiences, ITA aims to inspire teens to become lifelong stewards—and passionate advocates—for Idaho’s public lands and trail systems.
See our projects below for open volunteer spots!
On The Trail
Our trips are led by experienced crew leaders who are passionate about the outdoors. These projects allow teens to meet new friends, try new things and explore Idaho’s best outdoor places.
ITA will provide all the meals and supervision for the week. Tents, sleeping bags, and pads are available. Crew leaders will have cell phones/radios in case of emergency.
Please contact our Youth Program Coordinator, Taylor Mailly, with any questions you have about our program.
