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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

Check In

Please read before attempting challenge site or checking in:

Use the form below to check in. Check in’s must include a photo of you or your bike, at the challenge site, with the 2025 bandanna. To check in, all participants must be registered IAMC Challenge Members. Be sure to leave a description about the ride, and share any road conditions as snow, water, or obstacles. Please provide any other information that might help future visitors navigate to this site safely. Replying or commenting on another persons Check In is encouraged, but take care not to create your own Check In on accident.

The stated ride difficulty is just an estimate. By rating the ride difficulty in your experience according to this scale you can help future riders stay safe. You, and you alone are responsible for the safety of your ride. While we do our best to accurately convey the challenge level for each site, it is up to you to make sure you have the skills needed to reach each destination. If you feel the trail exceeds your skill level please turn around immediately.

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Boltupright

Nice start

What bike did you take?
BMW 1250 Adv
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Lister2

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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BMW R1200GSA
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chatty

start of today’s ride.

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F650GS
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DaveDunn

Good food! Nice to meet some new people.

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Tenere 700
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smcintosh

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

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Triumph Tiger 900 RP
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DaveBracht

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

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I drove down from Cascade. Too icy that day for a moto ride.
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Tjames

Good people and good food!

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NA
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BobbyRay208

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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Na
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Cuprum Hermit

Great event. Please repeat

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Ford
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Ed Torrey

glad to see everyone there

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Susuki
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JRATZ

I was here

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Outback
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1
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Nerdy Biker

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

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Africa Twin
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KBEAR

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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Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
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LisaK

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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KTM 390 Adventure
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ShaneV

Excited to get started!

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Africa Twin
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1
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Saintof1989

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

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No Bike
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Robert

Great food and great start to the year

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890R
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Dan Huff

Great time with great friends. Thanks everyone.

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KTM 890
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1
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Caleb Forrey

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

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V-Strom
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1
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KaptSlow

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

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Mazda 3
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-6
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FE701LR

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

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Husqvarna 701LR
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troynichols015

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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Kawasaki KLR 650
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Dmoto

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

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2007 Yamaha FJR
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Brandon

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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KTM 690 EnduroR
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Wyatt

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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DR650
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englund

Good to see everyone

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Dr650
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1
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FW190Pilot

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

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BMW R1250GSA
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Idabiker

Nice to see everyone today!

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F150
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BW5473

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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2024 Yamaha Tenere 700
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chillyphilly

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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2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo
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kwscruggs

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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2023 triumph tiger 900 rally pro
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Trent01

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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GS1200
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Ride-n-Hike

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

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Himalayan 450
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ExploringLikeAMother

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

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Scrambler 1200XE
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Mrs. Dunn

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

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Honda Rebel 500
Alex Crane

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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Ford F150
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Justin Wilke

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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Chevy 2500HD
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1
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foolhardy

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

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KLR 650
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MalibuStacy

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

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Tw200
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