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WFA - Pocatello
2026-05-23, 2026-06-12, 2026-06-13
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Self-paced online study with 1 full day of in-person field work
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $275. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $175 by using the code ‘NICACOACH‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Alpine Endurance Medicine founded by Luke Nelson in 2021 and offers a distinctive blend of online and in-person courses tailored to various learners, including students and professionals. With Luke Nelson’s extensive background in wilderness medicine spanning two decades, the institution ensures top-notch education in this field.
The course time is roughly 20 hours, split between self paced online learning and a full day field session. The field session, held on the date noted on the ticket, will be conducted on the trails outside of Pocatello, ID and will be based off of mountain bikes. Upon completion of the course, both the online and in person components, the participants will receive a certification card valid for two years.

West Idaho GRiT Basic Bike Maintenance Class
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Boise)
What: West Idaho GRiT Basic Bike Mechanics Kickoff
When: May 27th, Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Where: @ RollingH Cycles (1314 1st St S, Nampa, ID)
Details: Essential bike mechanics for beginners include keeping tires properly inflated, cleaning and lubricating the chain, checking brake pads, and ensuring bolts are tight. Learning to fix a flat tire, indexing gears to prevent skipping, and foundational skills to prevent repairs.
Cost: FREE
Registration: LINK

GRiT Ambassador Call
2026-05-31 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-16 20:00 - 21:00
League hosted call for all GRiT ambassadors. Reach out to Candice (grit@idahomtb.org) for details.

Student Leadership Council Summit
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07
Annual leadership summit for SLC members. Hosted at the Sun Valley Community School in Ketchum, ID.

GRiT Coach Lead Call
2026-06-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-02 20:00 - 21:00
League hosted call for all team GRiT coach leads. Reach out to Candice (grit@idahomtb.org) for details.

East and West Idaho GRiT Social Kick-Off Party & Dinner: Girls, Friends, Moms & Coaches
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Smith Park, Rexburg (East Idaho)
What: East and West Idaho GRiT Social Kick-Off Party & Dinner: Girls, Friends, Moms & Coaches
When: June 8, Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: @ Smith Park, Rexburg (East Idaho)
@ Ada/Eagle Park, Garden City (West Idaho)
Details: Time to kick off the 2026 mountain bike season with an all-girls & mom social and pizza party! No need to bring your bike for this event; we’re just kicking back, playing some fun games, and eating pizza. Our goal is to get to know the other girls on your team and meet girls from other teams in the area.
Cost: FREE
Registration: LINK (East Idaho)
LINK (West Idaho)

WFA - Wood River Valley
2026-06-12

WFA + CPR : Twin Falls (NEW 1-DAY FORMAT)
2026-06-13 08:30 - 18:00
Wilderness First-Aid and CPR For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday 8:30AM to 6:00PM
Course Location: Twin Falls area. Exact location TBD. Details will be sent to all attendees the week of the course with location information.
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $175. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $145 by using the code ‘NICA30‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 2-year WFA certification from Sierra Rescue and a 2-year OSHA approved CPR certification.
This 8-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
This course will prepare you for performing first aid in a wilderness setting with a focus on common injuries, illnesses and accidents related to the sport of mountain biking. With a focus on providing effective treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, this course is appropriate for people of all experience levels and there are no prerequisites required. You will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on practice, and simulated accident scenarios.

Nutrition for Female Athletes Webinar, with Erin Green
2026-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
What: Nutrition for Female Athletes Webinar, with Erin Green

When: June 14, Sunday, 6pm – 7pm

Where: This is a virtual interactive webinar on Zoom so it’s available to our entire league! * Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the event.*

Details: Back by popular demand! This is going to be an AMAZING presentation designed specifically for our female student athletes, female coaches, and moms! Everyone is welcome though. Coaches, she has great tips for everyone!

Erin Green has a Master’s degree in dietetics and is a registered dietician nutritionist. She also has a BS in Sports Science and is an accomplished cyclist and triathlete. Erin loves working with women and girls and is very passionate about having a positive influence on the next generation of young, female athletes. Here’s an overview about what we’ll cover:

Intro
Basic Nutrition: Athlete’s Plate, overview of the food groups and what they do for performance
Fueling for performance—pre, during and post-activity nutrition + fueling on the go, bike specific considerations for carrying fuel/fluid, timeline for race day
Body changes and female athletes – changes in shape, size, coordination, breasts/hips and comfort of athletic clothing, periods and symptom/bleeding management as an athlete
Summary and goal setting
Questions

Cost: FREE
Registration: LINK

East and West Idaho GRiT Coach Ride: Female Coaches & Moms
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Cranky Cowboy Trail, Ririe (East Idaho)
What: East and West Idaho GRiT Coach Ride: Female Coaches & Moms
When: June 15, Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: @ Cranky Cowboy Trail, Ririe (East Idaho)
@ Ada/Eagle Park, Garden City (West Idaho)
Details: Come kick off the 2026 mountain bike season with a fun social ride just for our women coaches & moms. This event is open to ALL women! This will be an all levels, social pace ride. Light snacks will be served after our ride!
Cost: FREE
Registration: LINK (East Idaho)
LINK (West Idaho)

Monthly All Coaches Call / Office Hours
2026-06-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-07-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-11 08:00 - 09:00
Think of it as “Office Hours” in which we will not have an agenda unless there is something specific we need to cover. Bring your questions and help us know how to best support and serve you.
We’re hoping to hold these on the same day each month and fit in a few calls before the season’s first race weekend. If you’re able to join us, we’d love to have you there! Click the link to register. Hope to see you there!
Zoom Meeting Invite HERE

East Idaho GRiT Women’s Bike Clinic
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Victor, TBD
What: East Idaho GRiT Women’s Bike Clinic
When: June 20th, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: Victor, TBD
Details: Women’s only Bike Skills Clinic taught by Lindsay Nohl. Skills taught will be:

body position
controlled braking
cornering
trail vision
switchbacks
technical maneuvers (for climbing and descending)

*Beginner to Advanced Riders
*Limited Class: 15 Coaches
Cost: $75 (NICA level 1+ coaches)
Registration: Click HERE

East Idaho GRiT Basic Bike Mechanics Kick-Off
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Smith Park, Rexburg (East Idaho)
What: East Idaho GRiT Basic Bike Mechanics Kick-Off
When: June 22, Monday @ 7:00 pm
Where: Smith Park, Rexburg, ID (near south picnic shelter)
Details: Essential bike mechanics for beginners include keeping tires properly inflated, cleaning and lubricating the chain, checking brake pads, and ensuring bolts are tight. Learning to fix a flat tire, indexing gears to prevent skipping, and foundational skills to prevent repairs.
Cost: FREE
Registration: LINK

Regular Season Begins
2026-07-01
Start of the official regular season. Teams can begin hosting practices.

GRiT Intro/Intermediate Bikepacking - Cascade/McCall
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-07
This is a trip intended for female student-athletes and coaches. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 5-7, 2026: GRiT Introduction Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall
• 69 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,973′ of climbing, 6,277′ of descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Introduction and Intermediate Bikepacking - Cascade/McCall
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-16
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
As a combined intro and intermediate camp, this trip will include options for riders to more self-supported during the rides.
July 14-16, 2026: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall
• 69 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,973′ of climbing, 6,277′ of descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Advanced Bikepacking - Cascade
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-25
This is an advanced trip intended for experienced bikepackers who have either attended a previous IICL bikepacking trip, or have personal experience in self-supported bikepacking. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 22-25, 2026: Advanced Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall to Warm Lake Loop
• 152 miles over 4 days of riding
• 14,300′ of climbing/descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Coed Intro to Bikepacking - East Idaho
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-05
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride through beautiful backcountry roads and trails, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 30-August 1, 2026: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Start/Finish TBD
• TBD miles over 3 days of riding
• TBD’ of climbing and descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Race #1 - Brundage Mountain Resort
2026-08-22
Race #1 of the season is being hosted at Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, ID.

Race #2 - Magic Mountain
2026-08-29
Race #2 of the season is being hosted at Magic Mountain Resort in Kimberly, ID.

Race #3 - Grand Targhee Resort
2026-09-12
Race #3 of the season is being hosted at Grand Targhee Resort in Driggs, ID.
