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♥ FeaturedTuesday Run
Tuesdays at Payette Brewing — free 30-min run, no signup
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Just show up — no signup, all paces.
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Boise & the Treasure Valley, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
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♥ FeaturedCommunity Group Rides
Seasonal community group rides — see calendar
Ridge to Rivers trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
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♥ FeaturedFamily Bird Walk
Monthly Family Bird Walk — second Sunday
Rotating locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Second Sunday each month — great for kids and first-time birders.
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Trail Fridays
Friday/Saturday morning trail group runs
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
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Weekly Group Runs
Multiple group runs each week (all paces) — via Meetup
Rotating around the valley
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
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Wednesday Track
Wednesday track workouts
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
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Sunday Long Run
Sunday long runs
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
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Thursday Evening Run
Thursdays, 6:30pm · plus a first-Saturday morning run
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
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Run/Walk/Run Group Runs
Two weekly group runs using the Run/Walk/Run method
Rotating around the valley
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Run/Walk/Run intervals make it welcoming for new runners.
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Wednesday Hash
Wednesdays, 6:30pm · rotating breweries
Rotating breweries
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
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Race Series & Calendar
Club race series & events — see calendar
Varies
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Bike School
Skills sessions for newer riders (seasonal)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Trail-Build Days
Seasonal trail-build & dig days
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Rides & Clinics
Women’s group rides + skills clinics (seasonal)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
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Club Rides & Gravel Grinders
Club rides and gravel grinders — see schedule
Varies
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Teen Trail Corps
Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League
Youth league season + trail stewardship
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Youth-focused — pairs riding with giving back to the trails.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Youth Development Rides
Twice-weekly youth rides, February–October
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
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Group Rides & Open Streets
Calendar of group rides & Open Streets events
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
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Repair Classes & Co-op
Bike repair classes & community co-op hours
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
A welcoming on-ramp — learn to fix your own bike.
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Group Rides & Trips
Cooperative Biking & Recreation
Road & mountain group rides and trips — see schedule
Varies
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Club Rides Hub
Valley-wide rides hub — see schedule
Varies
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Scheduled Group Hikes
Regular schedule of group hikes
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Hiking & Backpacking Outings
Idaho Hikers & Backpackers (SW Chapter)
Frequent member outings — via Meetup
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Guided Preserve Hikes
Land Trust of the Treasure Valley
Guided hikes & walks on foothills preserves (seasonal)
Foothills preserves above Boise
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Trail Ranger Volunteers
Weekly volunteer trail ranger shifts, April–October
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Give back while you walk the foothills trails.
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Hiking & Backpacking Trips
Guided hiking & backpacking trips (year-round)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Student-focused but a major newcomer funnel.
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Learn to Boulder & Belay 101
Asana Rock Climbing & Bouldering Gym
Learn to Boulder (4-week) & Belay 101 classes + comps
Asana Rock Climbing & Bouldering Gym
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Indoor — a reliable winter option.
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Climbing Trips & Classes
Rock climbing classes & trips
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Groomed Nordic Trails
40 km of groomed cross-country trails, all winter
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
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XC & Biathlon Team
Cross-country & biathlon training and events (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Field Trips & Greenbelt Walks
70+ free field trips a year + greenbelt walks
Rotating locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Meetings & Programs
Ted Trueblood Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Chapter meetings, programs & youth events
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Coldwater conservation + a welcoming on-ramp to local fly fishing.
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Education & Fly-Tying
Education programs, casting ponds & fly-tying
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
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Classes & Guided Trips
Casting & fly-tying classes + guided walk-and-wade trips
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
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Guided Fly Fishing
Guided fly-fishing trips around the region
Area rivers
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Canoe, Kayak & SUP Outings
Club flatwater paddling outings (seasonal)
Area rivers & lakes
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
The club’s standalone site is gone; outings are now organized through its Idaho Canoe, Kayak & SUP Club Facebook group.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Classes & Demos
Paddlesports classes & demos at the Whitewater Park
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Paddling Trips & Classes
Kayak & raft trips and skills classes (summer)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Alpine Lessons
Alpine ski & snowboard lessons (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
AIARE L1 & Intro to Backcountry
AIARE Level 1 + Intro to Backcountry courses at Bogus Basin
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Avalanche education — take this before backcountry travel.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Social Ski Club
Social ski club outings & events (est. 1938)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Ski & Snow Trips
Guided ski & snow trips (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter