How to Join or Get Involved with PANTRA

PANTRA (Panhandle Trail Riders Association) is a family-oriented off-road motorcycle trail riding club based in Post Falls, Idaho, established in 1994 and organized as a 501(c)(3) exempt foundation. If you want to join or get involved, the club's website offers several direct entry points: a "Click to join the club" link, a newsletter sign-up, a trail clearing form for volunteers, and information about meetings and events. The sections below explain what each path involves and what you can expect.

Joining the Club

The primary way to become a member is through the join link on the PANTRA website. The site presents a "Click to join the club" call to action, which is the starting point for membership.

What PANTRA describes about itself matters for deciding whether it fits you:

• It is a family-oriented off-road motorcycle trail riding club.
• Its mission is promoting, preserving, and expanding trail riding opportunities in the Inland Northwest.
• It emphasizes responsible riding and public education on that topic.
• It works with the USFS (U.S. Forest Service) and IDPR (Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation) to help maintain trails in the region.

If your interest is trail riding in the Inland Northwest and you support trail access and maintenance, the club's stated purpose aligns with that. The website does not publish membership pricing or login requirements in the available information, so check the join page directly for current terms.

Attending Meetings and Events

PANTRA holds regular club gatherings that members and prospective members can use to get oriented:

• Monthly meetings — the site references an October meeting as an example of the recurring schedule.
• Holiday party — listed for November 14.
• Officer nominations — the club solicits nominations for upcoming club officers (the site mentions nominating the 2027 club officers), with nominations sent to the club email via the contact form.

These events are a low-commitment way to meet members, learn how the club operates, and decide whether to join formally.

Volunteering: Trail Clearing

One of the most concrete ways to get involved without waiting on a membership decision is trail clearing. PANTRA provides:

• An EZ Trail Clearing Form — the entry point for participating in or reporting trail clearing work.
• Trail Clearing Photos — visual records of past clearing efforts.
• Trail Clearing Data — information tied to the clearing work.

Because the club partners with the USFS and IDPR to maintain regional trails, trail clearing is central to its mission. If you ride in the area, this is a direct way to contribute to the trails you use.

Staying Informed: Newsletter

The website includes a newsletter sign-up ("NEWSLETTER SIGN UP CLICK HERE"). Subscribing is the simplest way to receive updates on meetings, events, officer nominations, and trail work without committing to membership first.

Choosing How to Start

If you are unsure about joining, start with the newsletter and attend a meeting. If you already know you want to support trail access in the Inland Northwest, use the join link and consider signing up for trail clearing at the same time.