Events

Blue Lake (optional overnight)
Leader: Mike Medberry
Difficulty: Easy (3 mile round trip, 400 ft elevation gain)
Limit: 15 hikers
Family friendly: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes

Blue Lake is in the spectacular Snowbank proposed wilderness area near the town of Cascade. A great place to catch fish, read a book, hang out with the kids, or just relax and catch some rays! Also an easy place to pitch a tent if you want to stay overnight.

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One of the nearest lakes in the Pioneer Mountain proposed wilderness. This beautiful lake is surrounded by waterfalls, and it should be a great waterfall year because of the heavy snow fall. A good portion of the trail is over rocks and not maintained. 7 miles. 1600' elevation gain. Strenuous.

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Join the Sawtooth Forest's Ed Cannady for a great hike to look at a current issue in Ketchum's back yard. The hike date is flexible, in case of fires or other forest priorities. 5-8 miles. Moderate to strenuous.

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Leader: Jerry Pavia
Difficulty: strenuous (8 mile round trip, 2000 ft. elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 8
Family Friendly: No
This difficult but rewarding hike leads to granite lined alpine lakes high in the Selkirks following Slide Creek. This area offers terrific views of Harrison Peak and the most beautiful lakes in the Selkirks. You may want to bring a swimsuit.

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Louie and Boulder Lakes Loop
Leader: Christina Smith
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (6 mile round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain)
Limit: 10 hikers
Family friendly: 12 and older with experience hiking.
Dog friendly: On-leash hiking in the back of group.

South of McCall, the hike will begin from Boulder Reservoir ascending to the pristine Boulder and Louie Lakes. Rocky landscape with beautiful mountain wildflowers, weathered and twisted White Pines and birds of prey. Brings your suits for a soak at Goldfork Hot Springs ($8 fee for hot springs)!

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Leader: David Siebanthaler
Difficulty: Moderate (12 mile round trip, 1,000 ft. elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 6 hikers
Family Friendly: No
Wetlands and alpine flora and fauna await those who embark on this trek to West Fork Lake. The trail passes through an old growth cedar stand and climbs toward a granite ridge which switchbacks to expose the lake basin. Offering scenic views and possible grizzly sightings, this is bear country.

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These lakes are the crown jewel of the North Fork of the Big Wood River area. The lakes are nestled below peaks in the Boulder Mountains. This hike was cancelled last year because of the Castle Rock fire. 8.5 miles. 1800' elevation gain. Moderate to the basin, difficult to the upper lakes.

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This is the easiest hike of the season. We'll hike to Fourth of July Lake in the White Cloud Mountains and then continue over the low ridge to Washington Lake. Washington lake is a blue gem set in a deep valley. 5 miles. 600' elevation gain. Moderate.

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Leader: Will Venard
Difficulty: Easy (4.5 miles round trip)
Limit: 8 hikers
Family Friendly: Yes
Bring your camera and take it easy on this day hike to a pair of lakes at the source of the Pack River in the Selkirks. Hemlock and spruce forests give way to boulder-encircled Harrison Lake. Views of The Beehive, Bottleneck Peak, Roman Nose, and chiefly the uniquely hooked summit of Harrison Peak are visible from the trail.

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Join the Idaho Conservation League Saturday, September 6, 5-8 pm at Barber Park Education & Event Center.

Plan to sample wines and beers and dine on harvest-themed foods from local producers, Boise Urban Garden School, prepared by Life’s Kitchen. Local artists The Heard and Bill Coffey with Ned Evett will perform, as will special guest, Curtis Stigers. You can also enjoy a live and silent auction, visit conservation displays and admire our beautiful Boise River with friends.

Proceeds help protect Idaho’s clean water, wilderness and quality of life. Generous event sponsors include Harris Ranch, Idaho Power Company, Idaho Independent Bank, and Ellsworth-Kincaid Construction.

Tickets $75 per person. Info 208.345.6933 x 16.

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Leader: Susan Drumheller
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (10 miles round trip, 1,800 ft elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 10
Family Friendly: No
This lovely hike starts form the Montana side of the West Cabinets, and climbs a narrow valley that leads to a small alpine lake in the heart of the proposed Scotchman Peaks wilderness.

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Attend Wild Idaho North! conference sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. Saturday, October 4, from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center. The theme for this one-day conference, is “Keeping North Idaho Natural.”

Come listen to keynote speaker Dennis Glick, the Northern Rockies Regional Director of the Sonoran Institute, speak about “growing smarter in the Northern Rockies.” Then learn about the importance of natural areas in growing communities, wildlife corridors, conservation easements and more.

Your registration fee includes lunch made with fresh, local and organic ingredients, a social hour and silent auction with live music and libations, and Sunday field trips featuring projects of the Idaho Conservation League and The Nature Conservancy.

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