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01 – 2025 Kickoff Picnic

Everyone is welcome to to join us for the 2025 IAMC Challenge Kickoff Picnic!

We are meeting at 600 Constitution Way, Nampa, ID 83686 from noon to 3 on April 5th, 2025. Food and drinks will be served, and challenge members will have their bandanna ready for pickup. We will try to have food ready about 12:30.

If you can, feel free to bring a side dish to share, but it’s not required.

Be sure to leave a comment here and let us know you are coming: https://motoidaho.com/event/2025-iamc-challenge-kickoff-picnic/

More Information

Missed the Challenge Picnic? Can I still go here and take a picture and check in at the site? Sure! This one’s a gimme.


Coordinates: 43.55310, -116.56574
Elevation: 2501 ft
Difficulty: 1
What to Expect: Food

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Check In

Use the form below to check in. Check-ins must include a photo of you or your bike at the challenge site with the 2025 bandanna. All participants must be registered IAMC Challenge Members. Leave a description of your ride and share road conditions — snow, water, obstacles, and tips for future riders are all appreciated.

Replying to another person's check-in is encouraged, but take care not to accidentally create your own check-in.

The stated difficulty is an estimate. Rating your experience helps future riders stay safe. You alone are responsible for the safety of your ride.

Check-Ins are Closed for the 2025 Challenge.

42 Check-Ins

November 23, 2025 8:32 am
Bike: F800 GSA
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Finally getting around to logging my check-ins, so starting with the picknick. I'm in the photo

August 3, 2025 8:45 pm
Bike: Tiger 900 RP
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Great food great meeting other riders

July 28, 2025 9:41 pm
Bike: Yamaha tenere 700

Kick off April 5th. Good picnic, great food. Nice catching up with other riders

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June 15, 2025 10:46 am
Bike: BMW 1250 Adv
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Nice start

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June 1, 2025 3:20 pm
Bike: BMW R1200GSA
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Start of the ride today. Had a good talk with Alec but had a different agenda for today so went our separate ways.

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May 31, 2025 10:22 pm
Bike: F650GS
Difficulty: 1 / 5

start of today's ride.

May 31, 2025 2:12 pm
Bike: Tenere 700
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Good food! Nice to meet some new people.

May 27, 2025 11:57 am
Bike: Triumph Tiger 900 RP
Difficulty: 1 / 5

That was fun! Had some great conversations with fellow adventurers. Just getting around to check-in now oops.

May 26, 2025 5:41 pm
Bike: I drove down from Cascade. Too icy that day for a moto ride.
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I made it. Left a little early before the group photo was taken. Thanks for putting it together.

May 14, 2025 7:51 pm
Bike: NA
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Good people and good food!

May 4, 2025 10:24 am
Bike: Na
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Always nice to get together to kick-off the adventure season. This was a picture i snapped trying to capture everyone doing their thing

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April 26, 2025 7:51 pm
Bike: Ford
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Great event. Please repeat

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April 26, 2025 6:28 pm
Bike: Susuki
Difficulty: 1 / 5

glad to see everyone there

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April 26, 2025 8:35 am
Bike: Outback
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I was here

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April 23, 2025 3:28 pm
Bike: Africa Twin
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Made it this year. Lots of really great food and company. Thanks to all that helped set it up and provided food

April 19, 2025 2:13 pm
Bike: Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I was there, first time. It was great meeting everyone. Thank you everyone who organized the picnic and food. It was awesome!

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April 13, 2025 2:53 pm
Bike: KTM 390 Adventure
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Hi everyone! I got there a little late, but I rode down from Council and it was 37 when I left. Ouch. Got to meet a few people who were still at the picnic. Hope you all have a great time on your quest!

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April 13, 2025 8:32 am
Bike: Africa Twin
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Excited to get started!

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April 11, 2025 7:19 pm
Bike: No Bike
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I am in the group picture! This is the second year we have come, and my kids are starting to become interested and dreaming about doing the challenge! It was great

April 10, 2025 6:54 pm
Bike: 890R
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Great food and great start to the year

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April 8, 2025 8:56 am
Bike: KTM 890
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Great time with great friends. Thanks everyone.

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April 7, 2025 1:30 pm
Bike: V-Strom
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Good food and met a few new folks, good day in the park!

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April 6, 2025 3:32 pm
Bike: Mazda 3
Difficulty: -6 / 5

Good Eats, Good People. It's gonna be a great year to hit the sites!

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April 6, 2025 1:38 pm
Bike: Husqvarna 701LR
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Was busy at the grill... didn't take a photo. Good to meet everyone. Safe travels as you complete the challenge.

April 6, 2025 12:07 pm
Bike: Kawasaki KLR 650
Difficulty: 1 / 5

What a great turnout! Talked to some very nice people and shared interesting ride stories. Thanks for putting this on.
Unfortunately, I had to leave early, so didn't get a picture, but I did get my bandana!

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April 6, 2025 11:42 am
Bike: 2007 Yamaha FJR
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Had a great time let's start hitting these challenge spots!

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April 6, 2025 10:20 am
Bike: KTM 690 EnduroR
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Thank you for a wonderful picnic, and now it is time to let the Challenge commence! Have fun, and stay thirsty my friends!

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April 6, 2025 9:50 am
Bike: DR650
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Had a great time talking with everyone, excited to get out on some rides!
Those were some damn pleasant burgers by the way.

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April 6, 2025 7:50 am
Bike: Dr650
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Good to see everyone

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April 5, 2025 9:11 pm
Bike: BMW R1250GSA
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Seems like more people this year than last. Pretty cool to see the turnout.

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April 5, 2025 7:44 pm
Bike: F150
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Nice to see everyone today!

April 5, 2025 7:37 pm
Bike: 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I had a great time at the meet and greet. I look forward to completing the many challenges ahead. It is a well organized club and I appreciate all that you do. Special thanks to Robert Scherzer for the great support and encouragement to join.

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April 5, 2025 6:04 pm
Bike: 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Good to meet everyone today! Looking forward to riding with some of you and exploring Idaho this year. Thanks for organizing this!

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April 5, 2025 5:19 pm
Bike: 2023 triumph tiger 900 rally pro
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Made it to the picnic after driving up with the trailer. Parked truck and trailer, picked up bike from shop, rode to the picnic. Picked up bandana and met a few people. Back to the trailer and loaded the bike up. Now the bike is ready to tackle this event.

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April 5, 2025 5:12 pm
Bike: GS1200
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Sarah and I had a great time at the picnic. The weather was beautiful and it was good to see lots of old faces and many new ones. It was fun to see so many ladies joining the club.

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April 5, 2025 4:56 pm
Bike: Himalayan 450
Difficulty: 1 / 5

I felt very welcomed as a new member. Thanks all!

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April 5, 2025 4:23 pm
Bike: Scrambler 1200XE
Difficulty: 1 / 5

So nice to meet so many people today! Can’t wait to get out on the trails with everyone!

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April 5, 2025 3:49 pm
Bike: Honda Rebel 500

Thanks for a great event! It was nice to meet some of you. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures this year!

April 5, 2025 3:27 pm
Bike: Ford F150
Difficulty: 5 / 5

Thanks everyone for coming out! It was a fantastic turnout, the weather was perfect, and no arms were broken. Look forward to seeing ya'll on the trail! -Alex

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April 5, 2025 2:48 pm
Bike: Chevy 2500HD
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Excited for a new season. Thank you to all those who helped with the picnic today. See you on the trail.

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April 5, 2025 2:28 pm
Bike: KLR 650
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Great seeing everyone today! Ready for a fantastic year of riding 🙂

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April 5, 2025 2:22 pm
Bike: Tw200
Difficulty: 1 / 5

Thank you for a great Challenge Picnic today. Was nice to see everyone.

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Check-Ins are Closed for the 2025 Challenge.

42 thoughts on “01 – 2025 Kickoff Picnic”

  1. Start of the ride today. Had a good talk with Alec but had a different agenda for today so went our separate ways.

  2. That was fun! Had some great conversations with fellow adventurers. Just getting around to check-in now oops.

  3. I made it. Left a little early before the group photo was taken. Thanks for putting it together.

  4. Always nice to get together to kick-off the adventure season. This was a picture i snapped trying to capture everyone doing their thing

  5. Made it this year. Lots of really great food and company. Thanks to all that helped set it up and provided food

  6. I was there, first time. It was great meeting everyone. Thank you everyone who organized the picnic and food. It was awesome!

  7. Hi everyone! I got there a little late, but I rode down from Council and it was 37 when I left. Ouch. Got to meet a few people who were still at the picnic. Hope you all have a great time on your quest!

  8. I am in the group picture! This is the second year we have come, and my kids are starting to become interested and dreaming about doing the challenge! It was great

  9. Was busy at the grill… didn’t take a photo. Good to meet everyone. Safe travels as you complete the challenge.

  10. What a great turnout! Talked to some very nice people and shared interesting ride stories. Thanks for putting this on.
    Unfortunately, I had to leave early, so didn’t get a picture, but I did get my bandana!

  11. Thank you for a wonderful picnic, and now it is time to let the Challenge commence! Have fun, and stay thirsty my friends!

  12. Had a great time talking with everyone, excited to get out on some rides!
    Those were some damn pleasant burgers by the way.

  13. I had a great time at the meet and greet. I look forward to completing the many challenges ahead. It is a well organized club and I appreciate all that you do. Special thanks to Robert Scherzer for the great support and encouragement to join.

  14. Good to meet everyone today! Looking forward to riding with some of you and exploring Idaho this year. Thanks for organizing this!

  15. Made it to the picnic after driving up with the trailer. Parked truck and trailer, picked up bike from shop, rode to the picnic. Picked up bandana and met a few people. Back to the trailer and loaded the bike up. Now the bike is ready to tackle this event.

  16. Sarah and I had a great time at the picnic. The weather was beautiful and it was good to see lots of old faces and many new ones. It was fun to see so many ladies joining the club.

  17. ExploringLikeAMother

    So nice to meet so many people today! Can’t wait to get out on the trails with everyone!

  18. Thanks for a great event! It was nice to meet some of you. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures this year!

    1. Thanks everyone for coming out! It was a fantastic turnout, the weather was perfect, and no arms were broken. Look forward to seeing ya’ll on the trail! -Alex

    2. Excited for a new season. Thank you to all those who helped with the picnic today. See you on the trail.

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