Visit McCall Magazine Winter 2021-2022

Guided Snowmobile adventures

Guided SnowCat Skiing

WELCOME TO McCALL

This issue of Visit McCall Magazine is dedicated to Nicole Musgrove, an integral part of the McCall Area Chamber and our entire community. Nicole led the Chamber for several years. She elevated our organization to the next level, helping launch countless new initiatives before embarking on her last venture as the Ponderosa Center Director of Development. She was a bright light for all and someone who always said “yes” to any opportunity that bettered our community. From fundraising efforts for area non-profits, to coordinating high school events for the booster club, she always found the time and energy. Nicole was brilliant in the kitchen, serving up her signature Cajun dishes with authentic southern flair, and with a smile that could light up a room.

Nicole’s light is something we want to work every day to bring to others. A smile at a stranger, a thank you, patience in a long line, empathy and understanding for a neighbor, contributing, volunteering, helping, kindness, and caring. These will be our tribute to her memory.

Want to do more? Visit our website to learn more about our “Keep McCall Kind” initiative and the Nicole Musgrove Leadership Academy Scholarship.

–The Visit McCall team

Photo courtesy Phil Yribar, 208 Productions

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By April Thomas Whitney

The greater McCall area boasts an impressive 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, which provide access to some of the most beautiful backcountry in the world.

For some, the trails and the views are the reward. For others, groomed trails are merely an avenue to arrive at the real prize: off-trail powder in terrain that varies from meadows and frozen lakes to high-country bowls and gnarly alpine lines.

No matter which avenue one takes, being prepared is crucial. Beyond the gear and training needed to hit the trails, there’s one more ingredient to an epic snowmobile adventure: your crew.

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Jill Morris Chapman and Tammy McCloud spend nearly every weekend and holiday on their sleds, (not to mention a solid amount of mid-week powder chasing). The pair rides with different groups of people, but when the snow falls deep and soft, they prefer to set out with a small, core group of sledders who share their same goals; feed their hunger for powder, get the adrenaline flowing, but don’t take any stupid chances in the backcountry.

“When we get to the parking lot, we do a beacon check and we talk about the avalanche conditions,” says McCloud. “And what’s everybody’s comfort level?”

These sled sisters come prepared to ride hard: avalanche safety beacon, shovel and probe, plus chest protectors and shin guards. They pack enough food, water, and supplies to spend the night in

the backcountry, even though they’ve never gotten stuck past dark – yet.

Even with all the right preparations, when you’re razor-focused on chasing down the freshest, fluffiest lines, it can be easy to let the pursuit of powder get in the way of good decision making.

That’s why communication and trust among fellow riders is so crucial.

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“There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.”

– Korean Proverb

Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain

R esort

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“Sometimes your day may start out well and then you just get into a spot that doesn’t feel right,” says McCloud. “You know on paper it doesn’t look like it should be a bad spot, but all of a sudden the hair on the back of your neck stands up and we’re like, we need to NOT be here.”

“So we talk about it,” says Chapman.

Maybe the visibility is bad, or the snow and slope conditions feel sketchy. Or maybe one of their friends has simply lost their mojo.

“And we’ll call our friends out on it,” adds McCloud. “And if someone is not feeling good, then somebody always says, ‘I’ll hang back or I’ll take you back.’”

It took time to develop that level of confidence in their decision-making. Chapman says when she was first starting out in the sport more than a decade ago, she would just follow along with what the group was doing, even if her intuition was telling her not to.

“But now, I know what I can do, and I know what I can’t do, and I have total confidence to say, ‘No, I’m out.’”

Where did they get that confidence? Surprisingly, it wasn’t from the guys who first introduced them to the sport.

Back then, Jill was just dating her now-husband, who asked, “How would you like to go to Halfway, Oregon for the weekend with 50 women?”

Her reaction? “That sounds like my idea of hell,” says Chapman.

McCloud was also wary of her first women’s trip, and at that point, she was GREEN. Before leaving on the trip, she needed to learn to start her own snowmobile and get the cap off to check her oil. She had never loaded her own sled into the trailer. She was reluctant, but she put herself out there and:

“It was FABULOUS.”

“You gain the confidence of driving to the event knowing you can load and pull a trailer, unload by yourself, but with the support of all these wonderful women, and then learning how to check the oil, how to change a belt, how to change

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Photo courtesy Phil Yribar, 208 Productions

MCCAL L’S FINEST SPI RI T S

MCCAL L’S FINEST SPI RI T S

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Sha ken or st ir red?

MCCAL L’S FINEST SPI RI T S

McCa ll ’s fi nest spirits are handcraf ted at The Bar.

St ra ight up or on the rock s?

Sha ken or st ir red?

St ra ight up or on the rock s?

McCa ll ’s fi nest spirits are handcraf ted at The Bar.

Sha ken or st ir red?

McCa ll ’s fi nest spirits are handcraf ted at The Bar.

Pictured above: THE SHORE CIDER

a spark plug,” added Chapman. “We help each other do that and really support each other as women and becoming women riders and you establish this confidence that carries into your entire life.”

They also learned about the importance of having the right gear, how their comfort could improve with outerwear that fit their shape, and how their riding could improve on a sled set up specifically for their size and weight.

Most importantly, the other women riders helped them learn how to RIDE like women. Women have lower centers of gravity with strength concentrated in their legs and core. Different techniques can help them use the dynamics of the female body more effectively.

“I will push the weight through from my shoulder, through my hip, down through my foot.” Chapman explains. “And then turn the skis and use the motor and use the track to help turn the sled. Because if I try to muscle it all day long, I’m going to be exhausted by noon.”

McCloud felt comfortable pushing herself in the supportive environment of her first women’s ride. She learned new things on the snow, and she loaded her own sled into the trailer.

“These women were just so helpful and nobody was judgy and there was no drama and I felt incredibly empowered and confident to keep doing this sport,” saIdaho McCloud.

“We have male friends that will come up and it’s fabulous to ride with them because they take all the work out of it,” says Chapman. “They’ll just grab the rear bumper and lift it out of the hole and so off you go.”

But for women, a more deliberate, mindful approach can be more effective. Chapman and McCloud have reached expert status at a skill they call ‘marmoting’. The rider sits in the snow in front of the sled, scoots under the front end and clears out, then packs down the snow with their feet and legs.

Then, they use multiple people—and their favorite accessory—to get the sled loose.

Including rescuing fellow riders they might find stuck in the snow.

“We pull out our pink straps and get to work and they’re like, ‘we don’t get it,’” says McCloud. “And we say, ‘No, no, just let us show you. Let us do what we can do.’”

Chapman says helping others is part of their tribe’s code, and it extends to all experienced sledders they come across. They can’t imagine not offering help when strangers need it, and they ride into the backcountry knowing other sledders would do the same.

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“Yeah, we absolutely use the pink straps for everything,” says Chapman.

“And when we rescue a guy, which we do all the time,” adds Chapman, smiling and nodding. “We make sure to give them a pink strap.”

HOW TO: Try the Sport for the First Time

Interested in snowmobiling but not sure you’re ready to strike out on your own? McCall is the perfect place to start your engines with a Guided Snowmobile Tour. Two local outfitters offer guided tours. They provide the gear and experienced guides to help you explore the terrain while you learn basic skills.

Brundage Mountain Snowmobile Adventures

www.brundage.com/snowmobile • 208-315-3080

CM Backcountry

www.cmbackcountryrentals.com • 208-634-0017

HOW TO: Level Up

Ready to build your skills and explore bigger terrain? Sounds like it’s time for a riding clinic! One of the first steps is to make sure you fully understand how to safely travel in avalanche terrain. Step two is to build your riding skills.

Avalanche Courses:

AIARE – American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education

www.avtraining.org

Payette Powder Guides

www.payettepowderguides.com/avalanche-courses • 208-634-6793

CM Backcountry

www.cmbackcountryrentals.com/riding-avy-clinics • 208-634-0017

Riding Clinics:

CM Backcountry

www.cmbackcountryrentals.com • 208-634-0017

HOW TO: Find YOUR Tribe

Join a Local Snowmobile Club: Snowmobile clubs are a great way for trail riders to find friends and riding buddies.

McCall Area Snowmobile Club www.snowmobilemccall.net

Donnelly Snowmobile Club www.donnellysnowmobileclub.com

West Mountain Snowmobile Club www.facebook.com/WestMountain-Snowmobile-Club-188471334528612/

Cougar Mountain Snowmobile Club www.cougarmt.com

More Club Info: ridemccall.com/mccall-area-information/clubs-organizations

Go to Snowmobile Shows: SnoWest has several across the west, including a Boise-area show each November.

www.snowest.com/snowshows/home

Join Online Communities: www.ridemccall.com/

www.throttlechix.com

Snowmobile Dealerships: Walk in and ask the owners/employees (they know people!) – OR – attend a dealership Open House event.

Mile High Power Sports www.mhpsmccall.com

RedLine Recreational Toys www.redlinerectoys.com

STAY

Alpine Village Company

616 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-336-2200

alpinevillagemccall.com

Aspen Timeshares / McCall Area

Timeshares

1607 Davis Ave., #149 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7028

mccalltimeshares.com

Brundage Bungalows

308 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-473-2894

brundagebungalows.com

Burgdorf Hot Springs

404 French Creek Rd. (FS#246)

Burgdorf, Idaho 83638

208-315-6657

burgdorfhotsprings.com

Cabernet Cottage

208 Thula St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-890-1588

cabernetcottage@outlook.com

Camp Ida Haven

2595 Eastside Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5922

idahaven.org

Creekside RV Park and Campground

3278 Hwy 55 New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-315-3080

creeksidervparkandcampground.com

DoneRight Vacation Rentals and Property Management

200 Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-0030

donerightmanagement.com

Evergreen Gems

Limited Edition Vacation Property Rentals & Property Management McCall, Idaho 83638 208-631-0576

evergreengems.com

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Inc.

Camp Alice Pittenger

2111 Pilgrim Cove McCall, Idaho 83638

208-377-2011

girlscouts-ssc.org

The Hartland Inn Bed & Breakfast

211 N. Norris Avenue New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-2114

thehartlandinn.com

Havens Haven Guest House and Bed & Breakfast McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-6600

dmhlt@hotmail.com

Hearthstone 1308 Hearthstone Ct. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-991-9380

hearthstonemccall.com

Hotel McCall

1101 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8105

hotelmccall.com

InIdaho.com

401 S 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

800-844-3246

inidaho.com

iTrip Boise – McCall

2766 W Good Ct

Boise, Idaho 83702

208-991-4991

itrip.net/boise-mccall

mccallcabins.com

305 E Park St., Ste. D McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-5045

mccallcabins.com

McCall Property Services/McCall

Outfitters

204 Lenora St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-6257

mccalloutfitter.com

McCall RV Resort

200 Scott St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5646

grapevine7.com

McCall Vacation Rentals

208-761-7064

mccallidahovacationrentals.com

McCall Vacations

805 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7056

mccallvacations.com

Mundo Hot Springs and RV Park

3016 Goodrich Rd.

Cambridge, Idaho 83610

208-257-3849

mundohotsprings.com

No Business Lodge

296 Smylie Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-440-5163

nobusinesslodge.com

Paradise Point Episcopal Church

Camp

2755 Eastside Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-345-4440

paradisepointcamp.org

Payette National Forest

500 N Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-0700

fs.usda.gov/payette

Pilgrim Cove Camp and Conference Center

1075 Plymouth Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5555

pilgrimcovecamp.org

Ponderosa State Park

1920 Davis Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-2164

parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ponderosa

Quaker Hill Camp and Conference Center

1440 Warren Wagon Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-2083

quakerhillcamp.com

Ranch View Venue

3523 South End Rd. New Meadows, Idaho 83654

208-412-7756

ranchviewvenue-camping.com

Rustic Inn McCall

400 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7671

rusticinnmccall.com

The RV Landing at Carlson Ranch

1526 Big Salmon Rd. Riggins, Idaho 83549

208-628-3037

thervlanging.com

Salmon Rapids Lodge

1010 Main St. Riggins, Idaho 208-628-2743

salmonrapids.com

Scandia Inn

401 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7394 thescandiainn.com

Shore Lodge

501 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2244

shorelodge.com

Spiegelman Family Properties

Almost Heaven & Annie’s Place info@mccallcabins.com

Tamarack Resort

311 Village Dr. Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-325-1000 tamarackidaho.com

Vacasa

1000 N 2nd St., Apt. 104 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7766 • 800-863-8415 vacasa.com/usa/Idaho/McCall/

WorldMark McCall

805 Sorrel Ct. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2063

worldmarktheclub.com/resorts/mc

Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort –John Web ster Photography

To Savor McCall’s Winter Days

by April Thomas Whitney

Whether you’re coming all the way across the country, or just up the highway from the Treasure Valley, a winter trip to the McCall area is well worth the effort. Once you arrive, McCall is a pleasant surprise in so many ways, starting with the quality and variety of outdoor activities, but also in the amenities available for those moments when you’d rather cozy up inside.

From secluded outings to high-octane adventures, charming shops, and delicious food, McCall offers something to check the boxes on everyone’s vacation wish list. Here we offer six different itineraries for winter pursuits of all fashions and flavors.

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Trip Guide #1 Skiing & Snowboarding

What was once a well-kept secret among powder-chasing purists, the skiing in the McCall area is most certainly getting noticed. Long before Brundage Mountain opened sixty years ago, skiing on the hills around McCall was part of the local mountain culture. Now, powder hounds have two major ski resorts to choose from, offering a tantalizing variety of terrain, scenery, and amenities.

Skiers and snowboarders will want to dedicate an entire day (if not more) to exploring either Brundage Mountain or Tamarack Resort and a ski vacation here can easily offer up a whole week’s worth of exploring.

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Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort –John Webster Photography

BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN RESORT

www.brundage.com

Known for the Best Snow in Idaho, and recently recognized as the top resort in the U.S. in USA Today’s People’s Choice Awards, the charms of Brundage Mountain reach far beyond the meticulously groomed trails.

Powder hounds will love the easy access powder runs on the edges of the groomed Frontside trails. Look skiers-left of North and Main Street for first chair powder laps, or head over to Meadow Bowl for some of the best low-angle powder stashes anywhere. The Lakeview Zone, on the mountain’s south side, rides bigger than its four named runs would suggest.

Pro Tip: It’s unusual to find all Lakeview runs groomed on powder mornings, meaning there’s always a good chance you’ll get some great turns on what locals affectionately refer to as ‘powderoy’ (fresh powder on top of runs groomed the night before).

By the Numbers:

Lift-Accessible Terrain: 1,920 acres

Vertical Drop: 1,921’

Summit: 7,803’

Base: 5,882’

Average Snowfall: 320”

More advanced riders will appreciate the chance to explore the powder-packed lift-served backcountry adjacent to the ski area (make sure you are avalanche safety-savvy and equipped with shovel, beacon, and probe before heading out). For those seeking the ultimate alpine experience on the Best Snow in Idaho, 18,000 acres of snowcat terrain sits just north of Brundage and is accessible by reservation via a guided Snowcat Adventure.

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For beginners and families, the Beartopia Fun Zone provides a perfect progression, with runs that level-up gently from conveyorserved Tater Tot to the Easy Street Triple Chair’s namesake run. From there, families with multiple skill levels in play can cruise over to the Bear Chair Triple. This area has a nice variety of green mid-mountain groomers, a couple of small terrain parks, and lots of playful tree runs the kids will love. More experienced family members can take quick detours to a handful of blue and black runs. For lunch, hit the easy button and pop into the Bear’s Den Expanded deck seating gives grownups the option to relax with an adult beverage while the rest of the crew works off that youthful energy lapping the Bear Chair.

Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort

Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort

Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort

TAMARACK RESORT

www.tamarackidaho.com

If you like the convenience of lift-served skiing but long to leave the crowds behind, Tamarack is the place for you. Weekdays are especially chill, but lift lines rarely grow long even on weekends.

What is long at Tamarack are the runs. With 2,800 feet of total vertical drop, the trails served by the combination of the Tamarack Express and the Summit Express can keep groomer riders satisfied for hours. Bliss offers up stunning views at the top and playful pitch variations that can make you feel like you’re in an Olympic Downhill race. Less seasoned skiers and riders will enjoy Lower Serenity, a favorite spot to build skills or work out the kinks.

Whether you’re lapping the blacks and blues off the summit on a powder day, hitting the terrain features on Lower Showtime, or building confidence on Waltz, the mid-mountain Mile High Cantina is a perfect stop for a grab and go meal or refreshing beverage.

The Wildwood Zone, served by a high-speed quad, is out of the main traffic flow but worth the detour for intermediate and advanced skiers.

By the Numbers:

Pro Tip: Be sure to check out the Tamarack grove for a fresh twist on tree skiing. The Tamaracks drop their amber needles each fall, causing these trees to develop less intense tree wells than evergreens and creating a unique off-piste experience that powder fans won’t want to miss.

Lift-Accessible Terrain: 1,100 acres

Vertical Drop: 2,800’

Summit: 7,700’

Base: 4,900’

Average Snowfall: 300”

When the hunger pangs hit, head back to the base area and check out the impressive new offerings along the Plaza Walkway. The Rendezvous Food Hall is an open, indoor venue featuring an eclectic mix of four eateries. The Triple B Diner has a 50’s vibe and offers a classic rib-sticking diner

Photo courtesy Tamarack Resort

Photo courtesy Tamarack Resort

breakfast and burgers and fries at lunch. El Pueblo Taqueria features tasty burritos and street tacos to enjoy inside or to take away. Summit Bowls serves up rice and noodle options with meat, veggies, and tasty sauces. Crusty’s Pizza, a longtime staple of the Downtown McCall food scene, expanded to this second location. The food hall is also home to the new Bumps & Brews Beer Bar, which features an indulgent selection of craft beers on tap and will host live music and a lively ‘apres’ scene throughout the winter.

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Photo courtesy Tamarack Res ort –John Web ster Pho tography

PLAY

EVENT AND WEDDING PLANNING

Brundage Mountain Catering

3890 Goose Lake Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-4151

brundage.com/dining/catering

DeLish Catering

700 Lake Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1646

sberry@delishcatering.com

DJ McCall

907 Ann St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-469-9200 dj-mccall.com

Harlow’s School Bus Service

14030 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1089 goharlows.com

KB’s Burritos

616 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5500 kbsburrito.com

Luminaire 114 N 3rd St., Ste. 3 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-4913 reneesilvus.com

McCall Party Rentals 208-315-4474 mccallpartyrentals.com

McCall RV Resort (Northfork Lodge)

200 Scott St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5646 grapevine7.com

McCall Weddings

136 E Lake St., Ste. 6 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4567 mccallweddings.com

MeadowCreek Clubhouse 3820 Hot Springs Rd. New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-2260 mcpoa.com

MeadowCreek POA Clubhouse

Meadowcreek Golf Resort

2975 Kimberland Dr. New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-2260

Mustard’s 208-941-7033

mustardsone@gmail.com

Ranch View Venue

3523 South End Rd. New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208- 469-9029 ranchviewvenue.com

Seven Devils Delights

McCall, Idaho 83638 208-484-3469 camihedges@gmail.com

T. Rents Vintage

McCall, Idaho 83638

713-208-7720

TRentsVintage.com

Tamarack Resort

311 Village Drive

Tamarack, Idaho 83615

208-325-1137

https://tamarackidaho.com/groups

MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE

Bistro 45

1101 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-4515

bistro45mccall.com

Broken Horn Brewing Company 201 Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-5472

brokenhornbrewing.com

Brundage Mountain Resort

Smoky’s Bar & Grill

3890 Goose Lake Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-4151

brundage.com/smokys

Foresters McCall

304 E. Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 forestersmccall.com

Lardos Grill & Saloon

600 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8191

lardogrillandsaloon.com

McCall Brewing Company

807 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-3309

mccallbrew.com

Mile High Marina & Grille

1300 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8605

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

milehighmarina.com

The Mill Steak and Spirits

324 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7683

Rupert’s at Hotel McCall

1101 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8108

rupertsathotelmccall.com

Salmon River Brewery

411 Railroad Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-4772

salmonriverbrewery.com

Steamers Steak and Seafood

308 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-638-1411

steamersrestaurant.com

Photo courtesy Tamarack Resort –Greg Call

Yacht Club

203 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5649

yacht-clubmccall.com

RECREATION

The Activity Barn

141 Moonridge Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-3298 Winter Hours

208-634-4151 Year-Round activitybarn.com

America’s Rafting Company

85 S. Superior St. Cambridge, Idaho 83610

208-347-3862

americasraftingco.com

Apex Electric Bike Sales & Rentals

616 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-6290 rollapex.com

Backwoods Adventures

North Beach Boat Launch

Warren Wagon Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

Memorial Day through Labor Day

208-469-9067

backwoodsadventuresmccall.com

Bear Basin Nordic Center

3635 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5691

payettelakesskiclub.org

The Boardroom

304 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-3400

boardroomboise.com

Brundage Mountain Resort

3890 Goose Lake Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-4151

brundage.com

Burgdorf Hot Springs

404 French Creek (FS#246)

Burgdorf, Idaho 83638

208-315-6657

burgdorfhotsprings.com

Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center

333 Kelly’s Parkway

Cascade, Idaho 83611

208-382-5136

cascaderec.org

Cheap Thrills Rentals

303 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7472

cheapthrillsrentals.com

CM Backcountry Rentals

313 McBride St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-0017

cmbackcountryrentals.com

Gravity Sports

503 Pine St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8530

gravitysportsidaho.com

Harlow’s School Bus Service

14030 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1089

goharlows.com

Hells Canyon Adventures

Cambridge, Idaho 541-785-3352

hellscanyonadventures.com

Hells Canyon Raft PO Box 4610 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-6366

hellscanyonraft.com

Home Town Sports

300 E Lenora St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2302

hometownsportsmccall.com

Idaho Mountain Guides

P.O. Box 1697 Boise, Idaho 83701 208-856-0291

idahomountainguides.com

WHERE BEER LOVERS MIGRATE!

Jug Mountain Ranch

13834 Farm to Market Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5072

jugmountainranch.com

Kelly’s Whitewater Park Hwy 55, Mile Marker 114 Cascade, Idaho 83611 directors@kwpid.com kellyswhitewaterpark.com

Lake Cascade Sport & Marine

102 S Front St. Cascade, Idaho 83611 208-382-4277

lakecascadesportmarine.com

Little Ski Hill

(Payette Lakes Ski Club)

3635 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5691 payettelakesskiclub.org

Manchester Ice and Event Centre

200 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3570 manchestericecenter.com

McCall Angler

McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-6445 themccallangler.com

McCall Area Snowmobile Club PO Box 354 McCall, Idaho 83638 snowmobilemccall.net

McCall Curling Club

200 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 facebook.com/mccallcurlingclub/ mccallcurlingclub@gmail.com

McCall Golf Club

925 Fairway Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7200

mccallgolfclub.com

McCall Lake Cruises

203 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5253

McCallLakeCruises.com

McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars, LLC

104 S 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-1344

mountaincanyonflying.com

MeadowCreek Golf Resort

2975 Kimberland Dr. New Meadows, Idaho 83654

208-347-2555

meadowcreekgolfresort.com

Mile High Marina & Grille

1300 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8605

Memorial Day through Labor Day milehighmarina.com

Mile High Power Sports

13924 Hwy 55

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7007

mhpsmccall.com/

Mountain Meadows Rentals

2445 W Mountain Rd

Donnelly, Idaho 83615

208-325-1500

mountainmeadowrentals.com/contact-us.php

Mountain River Outfitters

411 S Main St. Riggins, Idaho

208-628-3733

idahoriver.com

Nez Perce Tourism

Lewiston, Idaho 83501

208-790-8873

nezpercetourism.com

Payette National Forest

500 N Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-0700

fs.usda.gov/payette

Payette Powder Guides

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-6793

payettepowderguides.com

Rapid River Outfitters

Riggins, Idaho 83549

208-628-3862

rapidriveroutfitters.net

Redline Recreational Toys

13876 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-695-2288

redlinerectoys.com

River Adventures Inc. 122 S Main St. Riggins, Idaho 83549

1-800-524-9710

hellscanyon.tours

Salmon Raft McCall, Idaho 83638

info@salmonraft.com

800-350-6654

salmonraft.com

Salmon River Helicopters

1526 Big Salmon Rd. Riggins, Idaho 83549 (208) 628-3133

srhelicopters.com

Salmon River Tours & China Bar Lodge 229 Rapid River Rd. Riggins, Idaho 83549

1-888-893-2820

chinabarlodge.com

Tamarack Resort

311 Village Dr. Tamarack, Idaho 83615

208-325-1000

tamarackidaho.com

Unique-ARs

McCall, Idaho 83638 888-982-8386 unique-ars.com

Yahoo Corrals

2280 Warren Wagon Rd. 208-634-3360 ya-hoocorrals.com

Zims Hot Springs

2995 Zims Rd. New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-2686

Zip McCall Adventures

Boulder Lake Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-271-1440 zipmccall.com

SALON, SPA, HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Alpenglow Salt Spa 212 North 3rd St., Suite B McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-6585 alpenglowmccall.com

Cloud Nine Hair & Nail Studio 1002 N 1st St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3434

The Cove at Shore Lodge 501 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-0280 thecovemccall.com

Emulate Natural Care 165 N. Main St. Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-854-1067 www.emulatewellness.com

Hydrate 208 203 E. Lake St., Ste. 7 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-908-7357 hydrate208.com

The Spa at Tamarack 75 Arling Court Tamarack, Idaho 83615 (208) 325-1570 www.tamarackidaho.com/lodging/lodge-osprey-meadows/spa

Unwind Mountain Spa 203 E. Lake Street McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5729 unwindmccall.com

Whole Mountain Health Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach McCall, Idaho 83638 208-352-3132 wholemountainhealth.com

Trip Guide #2

Self-Guided Outings

No Lift Ticket Required

You don’t need to be a gravity hound to get active outdoors in McCall. The area has plenty to offer those who prefer to recreate on less precipitous surfaces. Before you head out for a day of Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, or fat biking, you’ll want to make sure your human fuel tank is sufficiently full.

FoggLifter Café is a favorite fixture downtown. It opens at 7 am, and offers delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy space to start your day. Another great option is Café 6 Three 4, where you’ll find great coffee and unique eats in a charming and eclectic atmosphere.

If you want your breakfast to stick to your ribs, grab a bite at the Old Town Market. This under-the-radar spot is located inside the Shell Station, but it offers much more than your typical convenience store breakfast.

Pro Tip: Don’t shy away from the Moose Toast or what many consider to be the best biscuits & gravy in town.

NORDIC, ‘CROSS-COUNTRY’, or SKATE SKIING

Nordic Skiing, aka cross-country skiing, has been around even longer than the downhill variety, and McCall is a mecca for those interested in the traditional form of the sport or the increasingly popular style, skate skiing! There’s no shortage of groomed trails to choose from in and around the McCall area.

Ponderosa State Park is located on a 1,000-acre peninsula that splits Payette Lake just two miles north of downtown McCall. Ponderosa maintains more than 13 miles (21 km) of groomed forest trails that include level stretches, rolling hills,

Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

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and ridge top pitches offering spectacular views of Payette Lake. Ponderosa has a single, one-mile trail, Rover’s Roundabout, that is dogfriendly, but those who prefer to recreate with Fido may want to head over to one of the next four locations:

Bear Basin Nordic Center, just north of McCall, provides access to about 19 miles (30 km) of groomed cross-country trails. ALL trails at Bear Basin are now dog-friendly. Bear Basin sits up at 5,280 feet elevation, which makes it a prime spot for early and late-season outings due to the deeper snowpack. Beautiful scenery abounds at Bear Basin—on a clear day, you can’t beat the vistas from Lyle’s Loop.

Jug Mountain Ranch, just 10.5 easy road miles from McCall, maintains 16 miles (25 km) of groomed trails that offer splendid views of Long Valley and the iconic Jughandle Mountain. Trails are free and open to the public, and provide a mixture of flat, open stretches and short, gentle hills that cater to all levels of Nordic skiers. Dogs are welcome on all Jug Mountain Trails. Another dog-friendly spot closer to McCall pieces together the North

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Valley Rail Trail with the Activity Barn. Together, these free, dog-friendly trails offer more than 5 miles (8 km) of easy-access trail close to town.

The 15-mile (24 km) Nordic trail system at Tamarack Resort, 8 miles outside Donnelly, offers a variety of trails that wind through open meadows and forested paths lined by towering pines, fir, larch and aspen. These free trails are dog-friendly, but leashes are recommended.

SNOWSHOEING

Perhaps the most accessible winter sport on this list, snowshoeing is exploding in popularity. Why? Anyone who can walk can strap on snowshoes and simply widen their gait to be a few steps away from mastery!

Snowshoeing is allowed in all the Nordic areas listed above, but there are a few things to keep in mind when exploring the Nordic areas. First of all, while skate skiers and classic Nordic skiers keep to their groomed tracks, shoeshoes are great for off-roading, especially after one of the frequent powder dumps hits the area.

Pro tip: We highly recommend poles for anyone heading into the softer snow. Second, please be aware that snowshoes can muck up the groomed surfaces, especially the tightly-set classic tracks, so if you see two lines of track be sure to steer clear or proceed off the side of the groomed surface.

FAT BIKING

Gone are the days of stowing bikes away during the winter. Fat bikes have been gaining traction over the last few years in McCall for their ability to grip surfaces a traditional mountain bike would not be able to traverse.

Groomed trails at areas like Jug Mountain Ranch and the Activity Barn/North Rail Trail are a great place for fat bikers to start. In fact, Jug Mountain Ranch was the first resort in Valley County to open up all of its trails to fat biking and they now boast a network of fat bike-specific trails. Tamarack is adding new trails this winter specifically tailored to fat bikers, so even seasoned visitors can have a fresh experience on two wheels.

Pro Tip: Tire pressure can make a huge difference when you are fat biking. Hard-packed trails ride well at a PSI of 6-8, while softer trails might ride better at a PSI of 5 and below. It’s easier to let air out then put it in, so we recommend starting high and letting air out as conditions warrant.

Please note: Fat bikes are not allowed on Nordic trails at Bear Basin or Ponderosa State Park.

GEARING UP

Several shops around the area rent snowshoes, classic and skate skis, and fat bikes on a half-day, full-day, and multi-day basis. Pro Tip: some of the rental fleets listed are smaller than others, so if you have a large group, you’ll definitely want to call ahead.

Gravity Sports: 503 Pine St., McCall www.gravitysportsidaho.com

Nordic • Skate • Fat Bike

Hometown Sports: 300 E. Lenora St., McCall www.hometownsportsmccall.com

Nordic • Skate • Snowshoe

McCall Sports: 802 N. 3rd St., McCall www.mccallsports.com

Nordic • Snowshoes • Fat Bikes

Activity Barn: 141 Moonridge Dr., McCall www.activitybarn.com

Snowshoes • Fat Bikes

Tamarack Outfitters: 311 Village Dr., Tamarack www.tamarackidaho.com

Nordic • Snowshoes • Fat Bikes

Know Before You Go:

Check the grooming report for all trail systems at www.inidaho.com/ xc/mccall_xcreport.asp

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Downtown McCall

Trip Guide #3

Plan a “Yes Day”

With thisfamily-friendly itinerary

Families come in all shapes and sizes and it can be tricky to find activities that strike the right balance when it comes to energy, attention span, and athletic skill. Parents want to make great vacation memories for the kids, but, let’s be honest, we’d also like to relax a little! Here’s a quick rundown of some fun experiences kids of all ages will enjoy:

SNOWTUBING AT McCALL’S ACTIVITY BARN

Holiday visitors and weekenders can start their day by catching the early session of snow tubing at the Activity Barn, located just outside McCall on Moonridge Drive. A conveyor lift (aka magic carpet) makes this snowtubing adventure a breeze, transporting your family members to the top of a collection of 800-foot tubing lanes. While any fun-loving child over 36” tall will love this outing, you might be surprised at how much your ‘inner child’ will enjoy careening down the snow-covered lanes! The Activity Barn is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Look for extended hours and Bonus Days over Winter Break and other holiday and carnival periods.

Pro tip: The morning (two-hour) session is generally less busy than mid-day sessions, which means more laps per visit!

CHILL AT MANCHESTER ICE & EVENT CENTER

This beautiful facility is one of the gems of downtown McCall, but unlike your typical ice rink, it offers up a lot more than sports leagues and public skating sessions. Check the ice calendar for Cosmic Skate sessions when they black out the rink and put on a cool light show. Weekends and holidays are popular times to try out a popular new activity, Ice Bumper Cars! And don’t get us wrong, public skate sessions can be tons of fun. The rink offers rental skates for less than $3 and a Bump & Skate package for just $15 per person.

HOT SPRING SOAK & PLAY

After all that action (and a lunch break) you may want to warm up and relax a little, and Zims Hot Springs might be just the ticket. Zims is located a few miles outside of New Meadows. It features two outdoor pools fed by an artesian well and cooled by the waters of the Little Salmon River. The large pool is a touch cooler so the kiddos can get their wiggles out while grown-ups find some zen in the hot pool. The snack bar and arcade are also a big hit. Zims is open until 9 or 10 pm during the winter which makes it easy to work into any family’s schedule! If you’re heading back from Zims toward McCall close to mealtime, don’t miss the chance to stop and eat at The Intersection

Photo courtesy Zims Hot Springs

BBQ Bar & Grill in downtown New Meadows. This family-owned treasure specializes in slow-smoked barbeque but the extensive menu includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more.

Among other family-friendly dinner options, The Blue Moose, on the north end of McCall, features drive-through convenience with flavor combos that will satisfy everyone. Known for its affordable kids meals and delicious shakes, Blue Moose has a great selection of burgers, wraps, and salads that incorporate cool ingredients like lamb, elk, and ribeye. Yum!

For those looking to take a load off after a long day on your feet, Toll Station Pizza is set up to please every member of the family. A small arcade area will keep the kids busy while the pizzas bake and a nice selection of beer and wine can help mom and dad unwind after an action-packed ‘Yes Day’!

NIGHT SKIING AT LITTLE SKI HILL

If your crew has any energy to spare after sun-down, the Little Ski Hill offers easy access to a low-key night skiing adventure. Grab a super-affordable ticket at the cozy lodge and head over to the brand new T-bar to shred under the lights! The lighted slopes are mostly gentle, but the terrain park features are impressive, and you might be surprised to find some little powder stashes here and there.

Pro tip: There is no rental gear available on-site at Little Ski Hill, so you’ll want to swing by Gravity Sports or Hometown Sports before dinner to gear up.

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Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

Trip Guide #4

A Laid-Back Day for Your Girlfriend Getaway

The modern girlfriend getaway is just as likely to include highenergy outdoor adventures, but if your stay allows for a ‘down day’, we’ve got some suggestions on how to make the most of it.

First, and most importantly, start slow. More active winter pursuits often require an early morning wakeup call, so our Ladies Day itinerary starts with sleeping in! Our favorite hotels for not-so-early rising include two luxurious lakefront options. Shore Lodge and Hotel McCall both offer pampering touches and easy access to a delicious breakfast on-site.

POKING AROUND TOWN

If you skipped breakfast at your hotel, splurge-worthy Stacey Cakes makes a great first stop. Pick up one of Stacey’s handcrafted, highly addictive sweet and savory pastries, or grab a cookie for later.

Pro Tip: Yes, you really do need a whole bag of gingersnaps. Trust us!

Swing by North Fork Coffee Roaster’s new downtown storefront for a hot cuppa or to stock up on locally roasted organic beans and grounds. The new location includes a fullservice coffee and espresso bar, toasty breakfast burritos and sandwiches, and stylish North Fork merch. Once you’re sufficiently caffeinated, bring on the shopping!

McCall is a haven for shoppers who prefer a unique boutique to a chain store. While you’re in the heart of town, be sure to check out Lake Street’s new Monkey Love, which aims to celebrate the mountain lifestyle with everything from cool apparel to artisan candles and ethically-sourced and sustainably made jewelry. Dozens of cool and eclectic shops line the streets of McCall, offering everything from art and housewares to apparel, gifts, and antiques. https://visitmccall.org/things-to-do/activity/shopping/

SPA TIME

There’s no shortage of options for those in search of something soothing. Try a Thai or Hot Stone massage from Unwind Spa or

get IV Therapy treatments in their companion shop, Hydrate 208. A trip to The Cove Spa at Shore Lodge makes for an idyllic afternoon: a soothing soak in the indoor/outdoor saltwater immersion pools is a perfect warm up for a massage, facial, or full-body scrub.

In Donnelly, Emulate Natural Care incorporates wild healing herbs in its one-of-a-kind, organic massage, body scrub and facial treatments.

If your day of leisure is centered at Tamarack, you can pair your spa day with an evening of fine dining. The newly-updated Tamarack Spa offers massage and facials in the Lodge at Osprey Meadows. From there, head over to The Reserve in the Tamarack Village to savor signature cocktails and settle in for a multi-course dinner in a modern mountain atmosphere.

If you’re heading back to McCall for

Pro Tip: if your girlfriend getaway starts on a Thursday or stretches into Monday, you can’t beat the delightful theme nights at Ruperts restaurant, located lakeside in Hotel McCall. Thursday is Thai Night and Mondays feature the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Two freshly updated bar and lounge spaces provide ample opportunity to sample

1 AFFORDABLE PASS 2 GREAT LOCATIONS

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Photo courtesy Tamarack Resort

Trip Guide #5 Winter Adventure Seekers

The mountains of soft powder snow and expansive trail systems in the backcountry provide all the right ingredients to help adrenaline junkies get their fix. Seasoned backcountry skiers have their own favorite approaches. Experienced snowmobile riders have their favorite stashes. But you don’t need to have a ton of local knowledge to ‘get the goods’ in this outdoor adventure mecca. Fortunately for newcomers, permitted guide services can take the hassles out of your backcountry quests.

GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SNOWCAT SKIING ON 18,000 ACRES

Nope, that’s not a typo. Brundage Snowcat Adventures has been guiding powder-hungry skiers and snowboarders to a huge expanse of coveted backcountry stashes since the early 90’s. Unlike your typical snowcat program, the terrain doesn’t lie adjacent to the ski area. Instead, you’ll journey several miles beyond the ski area into the Goose Creek drainage and ski or snowboard from four different mountain peaks. Slab Butte is one of the most iconic, but repeat guests will tell you that the long, playful runs off Granite Mountain are among the most memorable. When conditions are just right, skiers and riders might get the rare treat of exploring the snowy steeps of Twin Lakes or pillow drops on La Casa. And in between runs? The remote alpine views are other-worldly. Intermediate powder riding experience is necessary and reservations are required. Brundage Snowcat Adventures: www.brundage.com/snowcat

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Photo courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort

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GUIDED SNOWMOBILE TOURS

The same great ingredients that make a snowcat adventure so satisfying are in the mix for guided snowmobile adventures, just add in some horsepower and get ready to ride.

You don’t need to worry about parking or wayfinding when you sign on with CM Backcountry Adventures or Brundage Snowmobile Tours. Both outfits roll out the red carpet and make this high-octane adventure approachable for those new to the sport. Brundage Mountain Snowmobile Adventures are tailored more toward trail riding and touring the stunning scenery north of Brundage Mountain. CM Backcountry has more of a freeride focus and offers avalanche safety and skill building clinics on top of their guided tours. Either way, a guided tour is the most hassle-free way to get your juices flowing and immerse yourself in the beautiful backcountry of the Payette National Forest.

For those who’d like to strike out on their own, the greater McCall area has more than 500 miles of groomed trails to explore. Snowmobile rentals are available from Brundage and CM along with Cheap Thrills Rentals in McCall.

RedLine Recreational Toys in Lake Fork operates on a membership basis and offers snowmobile rentals along with a wide selection of summer playthings. www.redlinerectoys.com

Guided Snowmobile Tours:

CM Backcountry Adventures: 313 McBride, McCall

www.cmbackcountryrentals.com

Brundage Snowmobile Adventures: 3890 Goose Lake Road www.brundage.com/snowmobile

Snowmobile Rentals:

Brundage Snowmobile Adventures: www.brundage.com/snowmobile

Cheap Thrills Rentals: www.cheapthrillsrentals.com

CM Backcountry Adventures: www.cmbackcountryrentals.com

Mountain Meadow Adventure Rentals: www.mountainmeadowrentals.com

ADVENTURES IN DINING

If your sense of adventure holds strong through dinnertime, this area offers a surprising array of international cuisine. Mexican food fans will love the authenticity of Pueblo Lindo Frenchies on Third serves up New Orleans-inspired comfort food and a “Blue Plate Special” lineup that is not to be overlooked. Sushi Bar McCall offers a fun, eclectic lakeview dining experience and food that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ragazza di Lago offers lakefront dining, a full bar, and a creative take on Mediterranean cuisine, while sister restaurant Ragazza di Bufalo has been wowing diners in Donnelly for years with its delicious twist on Italian cuisine and focus on locally-sourced ingredients.

Pro Tip: The “Ragazza” Crispy Artichoke appetizer is gluten-free and delicious!

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Photo courtesy Ragazza di Bufalo

Trip Guide #6 In Search of Solitude

Snow-covered mountains naturally instill a sense of calm in all who carve out quiet moments among them. Those looking for an extra bit of solace need look no further than McCall for cozy cabins, secluded lookouts, and intimate family fun.

HISTORIC HOTSPRINGS OVERNIGHTER

There is no adventure more unique, or more quintessentially McCall, than an overnight trip to Burgdorf Hot Springs. Burgdorf is a rustic, historic resort nestled in the mountains of the Payette National Forest dating all the way back to the 1860’s when gold miners crawled the surrounding hills.

Located 32 miles north of McCall, winter access is by snowmobile only. While the ride out will include some engine noise, a sense of peace and tranquility will wash over you the moment you arrive.

Burgdorf cabins are charming and clean, but rustic. Overnight guests get priority access to three historic log-sided pools set at the heart of this backcountry escape, and the surrounding meadows offer plenty of opportunities to take a walk or snowshoe trek for some quiet reflections during the day.

SMALL DOSE OF SOLITUDE – ICE FISHING LAKE CASCADE

If you’re looking to work some solace into a day with other activities, Ice Fishing is about as chill as you can get, and Lake Cascade is the place to start. Ice traditionally starts getting thick enough for anglers in December, but those pursuing cold water catches of perch and trout should remember to review Ice Fishing safety gear and guidelines.

Pro Tip: Advanced reservations are required (with a two-night minimum stay and proof of vaccination) so you’ll need to do some pre-planning for this adventure. www.burgdorfhotsprings.com

Cheap Thrills Rentals offers overnight snowmobile rentals. www.cheapthrillsrentals.com

Pro Tip: The Idaho Fish and Game website has great resources for safety, gear, targets, tackle and techniques: www.idfg.idaho.gov/fish/ice-fishing

If you’d rather have someone show you the ropes during your first ice fishing excursion, Tamarack Resort is now offering Ice Fishing adventures as a guided service. www.tamarackidaho.com

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Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

UNTRACKED BACKCOUNTRY LINES

It’s tough to get more immersed in the backcountry than with this next excursion, but you will need to pay some dues for access to this level of solitude. Payette Powder Guides’ coveted ‘yurt trip’ takes experienced backcountry skiers to a cozy encampment deep in the backcountry at 6930’ elevation. It includes two yurts, a wood-fired sauna, and an outhouse. This adventure offers more than 30,000 acres of backcountry skiing that varies from mellow tree glades to the steep and deep. A snowcat will drive you out to the remote site, but the climb to the top of your desired ski runs is up to you. www.payettepowderguides.com

Photo courtesy John Webster

LOOKS

Wellness,

Unwind offers a variety of spa services to choose from including massage therapy, Coolsculpting, facials, chemical peels, micro-needling, dermaplane, waxing, and tanning.

FEBRUARY CONTINUED

Valentine’s Day

EVENTS*

This event calendar represents typical happenings you can find throughout the year in McCall. Keep in mind that many events may have a new structure to account for COVID-19 public health and safety concerns. Please visit each group or business website for specific information on each event.

JANUARY

Bears Den Snowcat Dinners: Brundage Mountain, January–April

Payette Children’s Forest Winter Adventure

Idaho Free Nordic Ski Day

Youth Ice Fishing Day

Brundage Mountain Diva Days

Grom Games: Tamarack Resort

McCall Re-Mastered Nordic Race

Winter Carnival Events begin the last Friday of January

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge

Live Music Saturdays: The Rendezvous at Tamarack Resort

FEBRUARY

Bears Den Snowcat Dinners: Brundage Mountain, January–April

McCall Starz on Ice

Winter Carnival Events the first weekend of February

Heritage Night: Little Ski Hill

Brundage Mountain Diva Days

Demo Days: Tamarack Resort

Destination: Beer

Snowmobile Fun Run: McCall

Snowmobile Club

Dinners: Shore Lodge & Rupert’s President’s Weekend

Light Show: Tamarack Resort

USASA Freestyle Series: Tamarack Resort

Winter Jamboree: Cascade

Meadows Valley Snow Jamboree

Women with Bait Tournament: Riggins

McCallin’ All Cats Vintage Snowcat Jamboree

Winemaker Dinner: Shore Lodge

Live Music Saturdays: The Rendezvous at Tamarack Resort

MARCH

Bears Den Snowcat Dinners: Brundage Mountain, January–April

Beer & Gear Festival: Brundage Mountain

Women with Bait Tournament: Riggins

Snowmobile Crab Feed: Warren

Military Springfest: Brundage Mountain

Theatre Production by McCall Arts & Humanities

St. Patrick’s Day Party: Yacht Club

Brewski: Tamarack Resort

Spring Break Lunch & a Movie: Shore Lodge

Live Music Saturdays: The Rendezvous at Tamarack Resort

APRIL

Bears Den Snowcat Dinners: Brundage Mountain, January–April

Idaho State Pond Skimming

Championships: Tamarack Resort

Brundage Mountain Crazy Daze & Pond Skimming

Snowbox Derby: Tamarack Resort

State Gelande Quaff Championships:

Brundage Mountain

Salmon River Jet Boat Races: Riggins

Easter Brunch: Shore Lodge & Rupert’s

Community Easter Egg Hunts

Howdy’s Gas and Grub Annual Fishing Tournament

Mountain High Quilt Camp: Quaker Hill

MAY

Donnelly Community Yard and Craft Sale

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Idaho Gives

Summer Operations Begin: Tamarack Resort

Mother’s Day Celebrations

Riggins Rodeo and Parade

GIG Foundation Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction: Bistro 45

Historic Roseberry Open House and Volunteer Picnic

Memorial Day Observance

JUNE

Donnelly Farmers Market every Wednesday, 3-6pm

McCall Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-2pm

McCall Arts and Humanities Creative Campus Series: June through August

TGIF Summer Concert Series: Brundage Mountain

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference

Idaho Free Fishing Day

Father’s Day Celebrations

McCall Public Library Summer Reading Program

Summer Operations Begin: Brundage Mountain

Sunset Concert Series: Tamarack Resort

Kaleidoscope Children’s Art Festival: Central Idaho Historical Museum

Cowboy Trade Days: Roseberry

Taste of McCall

Alpha Days: Alpha Grange

Yoga Festival: Tamarack Resort

Ponderosa Park Run for Payette Lakes

Ski Club

Wine Festival: Tamarack Resort

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JULY

Donnelly Farmers Market every

Wednesday, 3-6pm

McCall Farmer’s Market every

Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-2pm

McCall Arts and Humanities Creative

Campus Series: June through August

McCall Public Library Summer Reading Program

4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks: McCall, Donnelly, Cascade & New Meadows

4th of July Music Festival: Brundage Mountain

Cruiz’N McCall Car Show

Thunder Mountain Days: Cascade

Summit Cat Track 10k: Brundage Mountain

Roseberry Arts and Crafts Festival

Payette Children’s Forest Take it Outside Event

Shepherd’s Home Annual Golf Scramble

McCall Amateur Golf Tournament

Roseberry Summer Music Festival

SummerFest presented by McCall Music Society

4 Summit Challenge: Cascade

Adams County Fair and Rodeo

Roseberry Wednesday Night Concert Series

TGIF Summer Concert Series: Brundage

Mountain

Sunset Concert Series: Tamarack Resort

Payette Lakes Classic and Wooden Boat Show

Riggins Hot Summer Nights

AUGUST

Donnelly Farmers Market every Wednesday, 3-6pm

McCall Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-2pm

McCall Arts and Humanities Creative

Campus Series: June through August

McCall Public Library Summer Reading Program

Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival

Huckleberry Festival: Donnelly

MWSC’s Ski Bum Scramble

Long Valley Pioneer Picnic

Payette Lakes Fine Art and Craft Fair

Cascade Medical Center Foundation

Golf Tournament

Payette Lakes Ski Club Mountain Triathlon

TGIF Summer Concert Series: Brundage

Mountain

Roseberry Wednesday Night Concert Series

McCall Ball presented by McCall Rotary

Sunset Concert Series: Tamarack Resort

Valley County Fair and Rodeo

Chalk on the Walk: Cascade

Art in the Courtyard

Mountain Brewfest

SEPTEMBER

Donnelly Farmers Market every Wednesday, 3-6pm

McCall Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-2pm

Meadows Valley Days

Roseberry’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Bikes, Brews, and Bluegrass Festival: Tamarack Resort

Alpha Nursery Fall Harvest Festival

Oktoberfest: Tamarack Resort

Judge’s Fishing Day: Cascade

Payette Lake Run

OCTOBER

McCall Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-2pm

Skate By The Lake Hockey Tournament

McCall Curling Club Roktoberspiel

Cascade Lake Run

McPaws Oktoberfest

McCall Ski Swap

OCTOBER CONTINUED

Haunted House: Little Ski Hill

Halloween in Donnelly

Halloween Movie Night: Tamarack Resort

Harvest Fest: Donnelly Elementary

Trunk or Treat Halloween Events

NOVEMBER

Theatre Production by McCall Arts & Humanities Council

Cascade Holiday Bazaar: Ashley Inn

Thanksgiving 6K Turkey Trot: The Club at Aspen Village

McCall Festival of Trees

Hunt Lodge Holiday Bazaar

Mountain Hollydays: Thanksgiving to New Year’s

Tamarack Gives Back

Small Business Saturday

Pray for Snow Party: Activity Barn

Thanksgiving Dinner: Shore Lodge, Rupert’s & the Ashley Inn

Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Cascade

Fall Concert: Shore Lodge

DECEMBER

Downtown Shop-Around

Downtown Tree Lighting: McCall & New Meadows

Snow Ball benefiting the Payette Lakes Ski Club

Backcountry Film Festival

St. Luke’s McCall Holiday Happenings

Cascade Community Center Christmas Craft Fair

McCall Music Society Community

Carol-Along

Breakfast with Santa: Shore Lodge

Pictures with Santa: Various Locations

Santa Paws

Christmas Cookie Decorating: Shore Lodge

Christmas Eve Dinner: Rupert’s & Ashley Inn

Christmas Dinner: Shore Lodge

Santa Skis: Brundage Mountain

Village Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Tamarack Resort

Holiday Ice Show: Manchester Ice & Events Center

Live Music Saturdays: The Rendezvous at Tamarack Resort

Light Up the Night: Brundage Mountain

New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Tamarack

Resort & Shore Lodge

1. Pick up your passport.

2. Enjoy a locally brewed beer at one of 25 stops along the trail.

3. Collect 10 stamps.

4. Turn in your passport to claim your prize.

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Hometown

By McKenzie Kramer

Art

Ever since the very first issue of Visit McCall Magazine, there has been one elusive story I’ve wanted to feature. Every year when we map out the editorial content and plan for upcoming magazines, the city bus shelters always top the list. For whatever reason, our timing has ALWAYS been off: The artwork will be suddenly swapped out, and another opportunity to tell this beautiful story is missed.

But not this year! I learned this was a year for updating the bus stop artwork in that magical small-town way where a casual conversation with neighbors led to a chance mention about art class and a project for school that would end up getting printed on the bus shelters. Boom. This was the chance I had been waiting for – a chance to not just write about the finished product, but actually watch a bit of the process unfold.

I had always known that McCall’s five bus shelters were designed by students. What I didn’t fully understand was the immense amount of planning, collaboration, and time it takes to get each print finalized and installed and the team of supportive and enthusiastic people who make it all happen. As part of the City of McCall’s “Hometown Art” initiative, the bus shelters, along with the murals that line Railroad Avenue, are spearheaded by some amazing teachers at our local public schools who act as guides for the students designing the finished product.

How the Art Got Its Start

The first formal public art program in the City of McCall came with the inception of the Hometown Art initiative. With the creation of the Public Art Advisory Committee in 2012, the stage was set for a collaboration. “One of the first opportunities we identified was the bus shelters,” says Delta James, City of McCall Economic

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Development Planner and Liaison to the Public Art Advisory Committee. The project brought in participation from local schools to create the artwork and facilitate art education programming at all grade levels.

As a member of the Public Art Advisory Committee, McCallDonnelly High School art teacher, Cynthia Dittmer has worked to create and guide the Hometown Art collaboration with the City of McCall. With the help of grant money from various sources, she has shared financial resources and organized the involvement of other teachers from each of the district schools. “During the first year, we worked with grant money from the McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation. My Advanced Art class and Alison Foudy’s high school English students mentored elementary school students in understanding the importance of public art, creating their own public art piece and writing reflections about the work they created,” says Dittmer. “At the end of the school year, we hosted a community art show and chose the best of the work to photograph and turn into the final bus shelter pieces.”

That was year one. Since then, the program has flexed and adapted while continuing to bring unique artwork to the community. Five bus shelters are updated every four years while the murals on Railroad Avenue, which are also part of the overall Hometown Art program, are updated every three years.

“The overarching theme of our program has always been ‘Hometown Art,’” says Dittmer, “and this offers a positive community and geographical context while providing flexibility for individual teachers and students to interpret.” And the theme has always produced wonderful results. “We see that when creativity and inspiration connect students to a sense of purpose and place in the community, exciting things

happen,” says Dittmer. This year, Kim Hamilton’s second graders at Barbara Morgan elementary school worked with a backpacking theme, the middle school chose to highlight McCall icons and what their community means to them, while the high school worked to create visual representations that support mental wellness.

“The overarching theme of the entire program is ‘Hometown Art,’” says Dittmer, “but that provides a lot of flexibility for individual teachers and students to interpret that theme.” This year, the elementary school worked with a backpacking theme, the middle school chose to highlight McCall icons and what their community means to them, while the high school worked to create visual representations of mental wellness.

Art in Action

I had the opportunity to visit two classes as they worked on the final artwork pieces for the bus shelters – a middle school class and the advanced art class at the high school.

The middle school art classes chose to work their theme of community into a Mandala design with icons representing the things they love the most about McCall. “We want to celebrate everyone’s voices,” says Jared Hopkins, Art Teacher at Payette Lakes Middle School. “Every artist has to be represented in the

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final product.” To design the Mandalas, each student contributed two pieces that were then incorporated into the finished arrangement.

On the day I visited, students were working on the first iteration of their final Mandala design as a class. As with many group settings, it started slow, with lots of encouragement and a few suggestions from Mr. Hopkins. Once a few pieces were placed on the board, the creativity started flowing and each student had a turn trying different placements and arrangements. “It is all about balancing shapes, sizes, color tones, and imagery,” says Hopkins. I left class that day impressed with not just the artwork, but also the collaborative approach and the thoughtful placement given to each piece to create the final design.

At the high school, the same thoughtfulness was on display as students worked to complete two different elements that would combine together on a single, unified bus shelter design. All of the pieces reflect their chosen theme of mental wellness, something McKeeley Meske, a senior at McCall-Donnelly High School and project contributor, says was important to the entire class. “With the pandemic lock down last year and the things the community went through it was something we really wanted to talk about and highlight,” she says.

The first part of the design features puzzle pieces by more than 100 student artists that fit together to symbolize the significance of every individual, the importance of connection, and of a healthy mindset. Each student chose something uplifting to their own mental health or the health of others and painted, drew, or block print stamped their images onto puzzle piece shape. The puzzle pieces were then scanned and cleaned up in Photoshop

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with the help of Business Technology teacher, Shelly Chamberlain, and some hard-working student aides.

The second part of the design drew inspiration from street artist, Chip Thomas’ thought-provoking work. Student artists painted motivational text across one another’s backs and arms as ‘human canvases.’ The painted subjects were then photographed and isolated to a transparent background. “The idea was to show the importance of kindness and respect across differing social, philosophical, and age groups within a community,” says Dittmer. “Students connected strongly with the idea that we are all more than ‘labels’ and hoped to create a bus stop that invited passers-by to interact with not only a conceptual aspect but with the physical design of light and color.”

And the finished product is something wholly unique. This year, four bus shelters were reprinted with artwork that will showcase the talent of our community for the next several years. Along with the unique artwork, “this project really helps build community and articulate what is unique about our community,” says James. “It is one of those things that is really visible to residents and visitors that defines us as a town which is why the theme of ‘Hometown Arts’ fits so well.”

Tour McCall’s Public Art

The Hometown Art project is just one of many public art efforts underway in McCall. Explore all of the public art installations that celebrate our unique community:

(New in 2021) Mill Whistle This installation is meant to give back to McCall the sound that embodied the character and livelihood of the town for decades with the revival of the lumber mill steam whistle. It is meant to create a new “village” tradition of blowing the whistle each year both as a honoring of the past and also a distinct celebration of the present.

(New in 2021) “Our Confluence” A celebration of the iconic local waterways of the South Fork and Main Salmon River in this functional concrete and metal bench installed at the corner of Lenora Street and 2nd Street at the heart of McCall.

“Shortcut” Located at the McCall Public Library

Owl Wood carving donated by high school senior. Located at McCall Public Library.

Centennial Park A collection of mosaics celebrating McCall’s 100th anniversary. Located at the corner of Third Street and Railroad Ave.

Railroad Murals Part of the Hometown Art series. Located on Railroad Ave.

“Taking Flight” Located at the corner of Pine Street and Railroad Ave.

“Going to School” Located at Brown Park.

“Cairns: A Natural Marker” Located at several entrances to bike and pedestrian pathways.

“Stalactites” Located at Legacy Park.

Legacy Park Unique benches, pavers and light pole accents throughout Legacy Park in downtown McCall.

“The Bearing Wall” Located at Art Roberts Park.

CCC Worker Memorial Located on the grounds of the Central Idaho Historical Museum.

“The Waves of Payette Lake” Steel railings located at Rotary Park.

“Seasons” Located on the four corners of the Lardo Bridge near Shore Lodge.

“Wings Over McCall” Located at the intersection of Deinhard Lane and Highway 55.

For a map of McCall’s public art, visit www.mccall.id.us/public-art

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Krahn’s Home Furnishings

211 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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The Leisure Company

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McPaws Thrift Store

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Monkey Love

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Mountain Renewal Skincare & Women’s Consignment Boutique

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Old Town Market

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Rustic Outlet McCall

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Silver Linings Home & Gift Boutique

136 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Toby’s Place Thrift Shop

506 Pine St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Manchester Ice & Event Center

By McKenzie Kraemer

It’s hard to miss the giant building in downtown McCall that is home to the Manchester Ice and Event Center. Built with an architectural design meant to evoke and pay homage to the rich history of the mill and logging industry, including large timbers, the ice rink has been cemented as a community gathering place. It is a place where families meet, kids run free with friends, and the lure of the ice inspires all ages to take a chance on skates.

While the ice rink is a very visible landmark in the community, there is a wealth of programming, maintenance, and dedication by the staff and foundation that supports it not readily seen from the exterior. We sat down with John Barth, General Manager, and Lori Benton, Director of Skate, to get the behindthe-scenes scoop on everyone’s favorite rink.

HOW DID THE RINK GET ITS START?

The Sabala Family formed the Richard Sabala Foundation in honor of their son who passed tragically. In honoring his memory and the family’s love for McCall, the Foundation has worked to support several projects in the area. The Ice Rink was the second project of the Foundation, following the completion of the Rich Sabala Athletic Complex at Payette Lakes High School, completed in 1996.

The land the rink sits on was acquired during the formation of the Foundation, but it would take many more years to complete the final building. “Many people falsely assume that because the rink has the ‘Manchester’ name on it that it was just one check written and fundraising was done,” says Barth. “But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Barth says the Foundation worked tirelessly to raise the $7 million needed to build the facility. In 2003, the rink officially opened for business.

2 . WHAT PROGRAMMING DOES THE RINK OFFER?

Hockey and ice skating are staples at the rink. But just saying the rink offers “hockey and figure skating” is a disservice. The rink starts with hockey teams for kids ages four and up while kids under four can learn to skate with private lessons. From youth leagues to adult teams, stick-n-puck sessions and weekly drop-ins, tournaments and week-long hockey camps, there really is something for everyone. On top of the local hockey leagues that run from September through April, the rink also hosts collegiate games (be sure to get your tickets to the BSU vs University of Oregon game the first weekend of Winter Carnival) and is working to get full-contact spectator hockey back into regular rotation.

On top of hockey, the rink is a figure skating powerhouse. “One of the things that makes this rink so unique is that we are a ‘show rink,’” says Benton. Those in the figure skating program have an opportunity to showcase their talent at two annual shows, one at Christmas and one at Winter Carnival. “The Carnival show is one that just doesn’t happen anywhere else in the United States,” says Benton. “Most shows will feature one or two guest skaters where we have ten guest stars working with 40 local kids to put on an amazing production.”

With figure skating running year-round and hockey dominating the winter months, the rink was able to bring in a new summer program to add even more entertainment for the community…ice bumper cars. The bumper car sessions run regularly each week along with Public Skate sessions for anyone wanting to drop in and take a turn on the ice to partake.

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2 GREAT EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED!

BSU/OREGON HOCKEY

Jan 28 & 29

• Be in line @6:30PM if you want to sit. Games begin @ 7:30PM.

• $19 admission both evenings.

• Tickets on sale at venue Jan 4. No will-call or phone sales.

200 E. Lake St., McCall ID

In the heart of downtown McCall

• Doors open @ 7PM. Performance @ 7:30PM

• $29 adult, $9 youth (bleacher seating)

• On-ice seating available! Call or e-mail for reservations.

Want an easy way to get started at the rink? Sign up for a “Learn to Skate” program. These sessions are open to all ages and a great way to get familiar with the ice. For more information on winter sessions, please visit manchestericecenter.com.

3 . WHAT SETS THIS RINK APART FROM OTHERS?

The dedication and participation from the community, says Barth. “Along with about 80,000 visits per year, we also have about 100 families that call the rink ‘home,’” says Barth. It is a family place where everyone can come and enjoy a few hours. “We watch families grow up here,” adds Benton. It usually starts with a little kIdaho that wants to figure skate or play hockey and by the end, mom and dad are learning to skate and play in leagues, too. “It is inevitable that the entire family gets involved,” says Barth.

The rink also offers a level of competition that can be hard to come by in a small rural town. Both hockey and figure skating are feeder programs for higher level competition. From playing collegiate hockey to earning medals in US Figure Skating Testing Tracks, this hometown rink has the potential to be a launching pad for kids wanting to pursue their sports.

“One more unique aspect to the rink,” says Barth, “is the amount of dasher boards at the rink.” He says that a lot of rinks only have a few sponsors here and there, but in McCall, 66 boards surround the ice. “It is such a testament to the community support we have,” he says.

4 . WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO KEEP A RINK THIS SIZE RUNNING?

“The maintenance on a facility like this is significant,” says Barth, “and it is constant.” From ensuring the cooling systems are running smoothly to keeping the one and only Zamboni working for its six to ten rounds per day, upkeep isn’t easy. And then there is the general stuff. “People always joke with me about the glass in here,” says Barth. “They can never believe how clean it is…and that’s because we clean it every single day!”

Behind the scenes, the compressor room is mission control for the rink, housing the compressor, water heater, and condenser tower. Together, these keep the ice at optimal temperature. “We like to keep the ice at 18 degrees for hockey because it resists slicing,” says Barth, “then we increase the temperature to 21 or 22 degrees for figure skating so it won’t shatter.” Aside from simply keeping the ice cold, the mechanics of the rink also work to change the temperature of the ice constantly between daily programming needs, able to drop one degree every thirty minutes.

None of the equipment is cheap to replace and the rink works diligently to repair as much as they can on site regularly. The rink operates as a non-profit with support from the Sabala Foundation. “We are so lucky,” says Barth. “Without the support of the Foundation, the rink would not be able to offer the programming we do at the rates we do.” And while the pandemic curbed the rink’s goal of becoming 100% self-sufficient using only operations revenue, they are getting closer. “Bumper cars and hockey camps in the summer have really helped us bridge that seasonal gap.”

5 . WHAT HAS THE PANDEMIC BEEN LIKE FOR RINK OPERATIONS?

“Honestly,” says Barth, “one of the biggest accomplishments in the past few years has been how we operated during the pandemic and where that put us today.” Barth says that they were one of the few rinks between Coeur d’Alene and Salt Lake City able to stay open in the summer of 2020.

“Because of that we saw a lot of new participation,” he says.

“We had strict COVID protocols in place,” says Benton. And people were happy to abide by them. “People basically saIdaho ‘If you want me to stand on my head I will just so I can skate,’” recalls Benton. McCall’s rink became a sanctuary for not just the local community, but many regionally looking for a place to continue skating.

And that participation has rolled over into current operations. This past summer the rink hosted hockey camps seven out of eight weeks. Previously, the most they had hosted was three. And it doesn’t stop with camps. “We are operating every day from 6am to 10pm,” says Barth. “For a rink to be running hard that amount of time every day is a real statement about the kind of participation and support we are seeing.”

Photo courtesy Todd Nichols Photography

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Albertsons

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The Bar at Shore Lodge

501 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Banyans on the Green

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The Baum Shelter

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Bistro 45 1101 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Clearwater Coffee Company

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The Coffee Shop at Shore Lodge

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Cutwater Grill at Shore Lodge

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Dee’z Squeeze

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Fogglifter Café

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Frenchie’s on Third

319 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Growler’s Pizza Grill

501 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Ice Cream Alley

310 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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The Intersection BBQ

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Lardos Grill and Saloon

600 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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The Mill Steak and Spirits 324 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Miner’s Grab N Go

147 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Mountain Java & The Back Room Bar

501 Pine St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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My Father’s Place

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The Narrows Steakhouse at Shore Lodge

501 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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North Fork Coffee Roasters

204 Lenora St., Ste. 100 McCall, Idaho 83638

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The Pancake House

209 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Pueblo Lindo

1007 W Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Ragazza Di Bufalo

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The Rendezvous

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The Reserve

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Rupert’s at Hotel McCall

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Salmon River Brewery

411 Railroad Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Secesh Stage Stop

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Smoky’s Bar and Grill at Brundage Mountain Resort

3890 Goose Lake Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Stacey Cakes 136 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Steamers Steak and Seafood

308 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Subway of McCall

320 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Subway of New Meadows 505 Virginia St. New Meadows, Idaho 83654

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The Sushi Bar

414 Railroad Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Tamarack Resort

311 Village Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Toll Station Pizza

410 Railroad Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Village Market

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Tamarack, Idaho 83615

(208) 325-1012

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201 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5282

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New Business Roundup

We’ve included a “New Business Roundup” in every winter issue of Visit McCall magazine, but this year’s article feels particularly meaningful. Between the challenges of COVID-19 and the sharp increase in visitation to our area, existing business owners have inspired us with the creativity and tenacity they’ve shown to keep their doors open and to continue to offer their services. Another group of entrepreneurs seized the opportunity to start new businesses in our community in the face of these challenges, and we are proud to introduce you to these new Chamber members.

autumnlynnephotography.com

Autumn has always had a love for photography and turned that passion into a wedding photography business in 2014. After five years of traditional weddings and large events, she took a course on the very specific niche in the wedding photography world…adventure elopement photography. “It totally changed how I viewed my business and the direction I wanted to take it,” she says. “It was scary, but a good shift.”

Autumn now specializes in capturing adventure elopements. Many locations involve hiking, or in some cases even backpacking. This fall she left for a three-day backpacking trip with a couple to shoot their elopement in the Sawtooth Wilderness. And as part of her business approach, she helps couples follow Leave No Trace principles while planning their big day. “I love it because I get to know people,” she says. “I get to know their stories. It’s more than just a wedding day, it’s about the total experience.”

Learn more about Autumn Lynne Photography at autumnlynnephotography.com.

The Glass House

The iconic Brown’s Tie and Lumber Company office building is being reimagined into an intimate event and lodging space as part of the Hotel McCall family. This midcentury style icon in downtown McCall retains much of its original character and finishes, honoring the history of the building while offering a space for small weddings, dinners, community lectures, events, private parties, and much more.

Monkey Love

A beloved McCall icon with a new twist…Mountain Monkey Business is now Monkey Love and is located in downtown McCall. Owners Amanda Thompson and Michelle Groenevelt are bringing McCall’s mountain lifestyle and pairing that with modern design and fashion. Check out their new fresh space rehomed in the historical Foresters building.

Autumn Lynne Photography

All Seasons Refrigeration

208-830-6706

Troy and Dollie Black are the heart behind All Seasons Refrigeration. Dollie would call Troy a “jack of all trades, but master in refrigeration,” since he can fix and build anything, while Dollie keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. All Seasons may be new to the area, but this duo brings more than 20 years in the refrigeration business to the West Central Mountains.

“We have always wanted to live in the mountains and help our local, small businesses,” says Troy. And the pair says they are loving the small town, handshake relationships they are building here. All Seasons Refrigeration specializes in residential and commercial replacement and repair. They also offer ongoing maintenance for commercial businesses to make sure their equipment runs as best as it can. Troy is also happy to offer honest advice for anyone with a refrigeration question to find a fit that works for them.

For more information on All Seasons Refrigeration, give them a call at 208-830-6706.

“McCall Unleashed”

McCall Rehabilitation & Care Center Dog Park

McCall Rehabilitation & Care Center, 418 Floyde Street, gained some furry friends for their beloved residents this fall when they partnered with a local senior at McCall Donnelly High School to launch McCall’s first dog park. Pups can frolic in this safe, large space which is free to the public to use. A win-win for all. Happy pups, happy community.

Cross O Meats

crossomeats.com

Founded in 1890, deep roots and family legacy are at the heart of Cross O Meats. Derek and Jessica Wilson, along with their four young children, have been the owners and operators of their 5th generation Idaho ranch and homestead since 2016. After making the decision to leave their corporate lives to take over the family ranch, the Wilsons faced a steep learning curve. After seeing Derek’s father struggle with the “big beef monopoly” for so many years, they vowed to change the business model to focus on direct consumer sales. And that change has been a huge success. “We have shipped to over 27 states,” says Derek, “And our reach continues to grow. We not only sell a product, we sell our lifestyle and personalize the experience to make the relationship more meaningful for all of us.”

The business has been one big leap of faith, but both Derek and Jessica say it has been so rewarding. “The biggest thing for me is the legacy side of it,” says Derek. “Understanding that we aren’t really the owners, we are the people looking over it.

Our hope is that this will continue, and our kids and their grandkids will carry this forward, too.”

Check out Cross O Meats at crossomeats.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for behind the scenes updates of their family ranch life.

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Just A Bite

justabiteidaho.com

Just a Bite is a McCall-based boutique catering and personal chef business owned by Yvette Will. After feeling burned out from a lengthy career in the business world, she took a chance and enrolled in a culinary institute in Boulder. This transitioned into a job working with Meals on Wheels and that is where Yvette says she gained experience identifying community needs and learning how to connect with people through food. Paired with her love of entertaining and hosting, Just a Bite was born and the rest is history.

Just a Bite takes on small events from McCall to Boise and designs custom menus for up to 30 people. Keeping events small offers Yvette the opportunity to work more intimately with clients to produce high quality food tailored to the client’s needs. Yvette loves to inject new creativity and liveliness that creates dynamic menus. “When the stars align, and when the people really enjoy your food,” she says, “it makes all the shopping, the schlepping, the knife cuts, and the burns all worth it.”

To learn more about Just a Bite or book for catering, visit justabiteidaho.com.

McCall Made

mccallmade.com

McCall Made is an artist co-op with both a physical and online retail space, and one of the only local retail spaces in town where 100% of what’s for sale is made by local artisans. More importantly, it’s a community-centric space where artists can connect with other artists and the community can connect with local makers. This new retail shop is intended to be a haven for artists on all walks in their creative journey—from newbies to seasoned artists alike. “It can be intimidating as a new artist to put yourself out there and we wanted to make a space where it was easier for us to come together, learn from one another, sell our art, and build each other up,” says founders Jenni Ritch and Kerri Stebbins.

Kerri and Jenni are both self-taught artists with an affinity for watercolors and a deep love for local landscapes who embrace the motto “Community over Competition.” A writer by trade, Kerri has been selling her art locally as Little Orange Tent since 2017 while Jenni works as a full-time artist, selling her hand-crafted jewelry and watercolors via Jenni Ritch Art. Visitors to the shop will likely find something for everyone on their list, from cards and stickers to

North Fork Coffee Roasters

Our favorite ethically sourced, fresh roasted, organic, craft coffee from North Fork Coffee Roasters has a brand new location in downtown McCall at 204 Lenora Street, Suite 100. Check out our “Sip & Savor” article in this issue for more on what North Fork will be offering.

hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, bags, and original, ready-tohang art. In addition to offering an onsite workshop for co-op members, McCall Made also plans to host classes, workshops, private events, community nights, and pre-holiday shopping events like ladies nights. “We’re surrounded by talented makers of all types and we can’t wait to introduce more of them to our community,” Kerri says.

McCall Made is open Thursday-Sunday from 11am-5pm, with their online store open 24 hours a day.

To learn more, stop in the shop or check out mccallmade.com.

Idaho Mountain Guides

idahomountainguides.com

Founded in 2008, Idaho Mountain Guides is the only licensed rock-climbing outfitter in southwest Idaho. Founder Mat Erpelding first started climbing in 1995 while attending Idaho State University and working for the university’s outdoor program. His love of climbing snowballed into a career as a professional guide with the American Alpine Institute that took him around the globe before returning home to Boise where he saw an opportunity. “Our guests are from all over the country and looking to enhance their vacations with a unique recreational option,” says Erpelding. All lead guides are American Mountain Guide Association single pitch instructor certified and assistant guides are in training or have completed training and are waiting on their final exams. In layman’s terms, guests are safe and with experienced professionals. “We take a lot of pride in creating an environment that is supportive and caring,” says Erpelding. “We set the program up so that the participant determines their own adventure and success for fun.” Idaho Mountain Guides currently guides at the north side of Payette Lake; and additional sites include the City of Rocks National Reserve in Southern Idaho, and the Black Cliffs in Boise. For more information, visit idahomountainguides.com.

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CKR USA

ckr-usa.com

CKR USA is the exclusive North American importer and dealer for CKR chassis for kart racing. Owner James O’Brien has been racing for more than 20 years and been on the business side of the industry for eight years with a shop right here in McCall. CKR USA builds custom racing karts, sponsors professional drivers, and sells parts and karts to customers around the world. James even offers regular Joe’s and Jill’s with “the need for speed”, an opportunity to try kart racing with his “Arrive & Drive” program (full details available on the website).

James feels very lucky to have a shop space in McCall, a place that holds many fond memories with his grandparents. His grandfather was a professional stockcar racer in the 50s and introduced James to the world of racing. Now James’ daughter and son are starting to race. His

pride and passion for his work is apparent the moment you meet him…and it is paying off. CKR USA touts Idaho’s most winning kart racing team since 2015. “I have always loved racing, but as I have gotten more into the business side of the industry and I get to the track, the racer side of you comes out and it’s exciting. It’s a feeling like no other.”

Check out CKR USA’s website for more information, ckr-usa.com

…How

Every

The Narrows Steakhouse. Brilliant choice.

SIP & SAVOR

Sometimes there are flavors that work well at any meal. We can’t decide what time of the day we enjoy these treats from North Fork Coffee Roasters and Stacey Cakes more. Delicious breakfast? Check. Lunch? Absolutely. An après ski dinner? That works, too! Decide for yourself and whip up one of these recipes at home this winter:

COFFEE BOURBON MOCKTINI

North Fork Coffee has a new location and a new menu serving up grab-and-go food, delicious coffee drinks, smoothies, and other sweet treats. And you can (of course!) purchase their small batch locally roasted coffee beans. They are also adding a mocktail menu this winter that takes advantage of their specialty roasted coffees. Here, North Fork shares one of their favorite recipes using their Bugling Bull Bourbon Barrel Beans. This blend is aged in an Kentucky bourbon barrel before being dark roasted for a rich flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup Bugling Bull Bourbon Barrel Beans Cold Brew

½ milk or oat milk

2-4 Tbsp chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add cold brew, milk and chocolate syrup. Shake!

Drizzle some chocolate on a martini glass and pour contents of the shaker over the top. Cheers!

STACEY CAKES LOADED POTATO QUICHE

Stacey Cakes may be best known for all things sweet, but that isn’t the only deliciousness to be found inside this boutique bakery. When the weather turns cold, the savory dishes are the stars. Specialty crafted soups, breads and scones, strata, corn pudding, quiche and more…it is easy to warm up with the flavors Stacey creates. This quiche is a perfect sampling of what you can find at the bakery…and it can be enjoyed any hour of the day!

INGREDIENTS:

BASE

1 – 9-10 inch frozen pie shell

4 slices of bacon

4 red potatoes (sliced)

1 scallion (sliced)

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp sour cream

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven 350º.

Cook bacon until crisp (either in the oven or on the stove top). Cut crispy bacon into bits.

Place sliced potatoes in a bowl and toss with some olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 20-30 minutes until browned.

Whisk custard ingredients together. Set aside.

In a large bowl toss the baked potatoes, sliced scallions, and cheese together. Put this mixture into the frozen pie shell. Top the potato mixture with bacon bits and dollops of the sour cream.

CUSTARD

4 whole eggs

2 egg yolks

1 cup milk

1 cup heavy cream

B R O K E N

BH

H O R N

Pour the custard over the filling and bake on a sheet tray for approximately 35-40 minutes until custard is set.

Let cool for 10 minutes, cut into wedges, and enjoy.

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Rocky Mountain Signs

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Crestline Engineers

323 Deinhard Ln., Ste. C McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4140

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Epikos

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McCall, Idaho 83638

208-816-9243

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Maupin Homes PO Box 924

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-954-6846

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McCall Craftsman Homes, Inc.

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Mountain Element Construction, LLC 100 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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USG Homes

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Bruneel Tire Factory 617 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2252

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CKR USA

Kart Racing Chassis & Components 225 Commerce St., Ste. C McCall, Idaho 83638

208-384-5278

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Lakeview Chevron Service 300 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

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Les Schwab Tire Center 500 Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638

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With over 20 years experience in residential and commercial service, All Season’s Refrigeration is locally owned and operated to service all your commercial needs.

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Edward Jones-Michael A. Vineyard

616 N. N 3rd St., Ste 105 McCall, Idaho 83638

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Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

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First American Title 616 N 3rd St., Ste. 101 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4705 gofirstam.com

Idaho First Bank 475 Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1000 idahofirstbank.com

McCall Mortgage Company 310 E. Lake St., 2nd Floor McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8253 mccallmortgagecompany.com

PrimeLending 114 N 3rd St., Ste 2A

“Perpetua Resources is a wonderful community partner and continues to work with local recreation groups to keep back country access open to the public.”

We are commi ed to our community, our economy, our health, and our rivers.

- Ron & Tawni Robinson, Warm Lake Lodge & Warm Lake Riders Association

Mountain Life Church

14180 Hwy 55

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-3037

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Our Savior Lutheran Church

100 Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5905

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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE GOVERNMENT

Adams County

201 Industrial Ave. Council, Idaho 83612

208-253-4561

co.adams.id.us

City of Cascade

105 S Main St. Cascade, Idaho 83638

208-382-4279

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City of Donnelly

169 Halferty St.

Donnelly, Idaho 83615

208-325-8859

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City of McCall

216 E Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7142

mccall.id.us

City of New Meadows

401 Virginia St.

New Meadows, Idaho 83654

208-347-2171

newmeadowsidaho.us

Idaho Department of Labor

550 & 555 Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7102

labor.idaho.gov

Valley County

219 S Main St. Cascade, Idaho 83611

208-382-7100

co.valley.id.us

CLEANING SERVICES

Disaster Kleenup

701 N. Kings Road

Nampa, Idaho 83687

208-887-0004

iddk.com

Disaster Response of Idaho

13888 Hwy 55

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-3100

disasteridaho.com

High Mountain Cleaning and Property Services, LLC

208-741-2395

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Lakeshore Disposal

200 Industrial Loop McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7176

McCall Carpet and Air Duct Cleaning McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-7603

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Pim’s Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaners

208-628-4211

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COMMUNICATION, TV AND CABLE

Family Inspirational Radio: KDZY/KUJJ Radio

707 Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3781 kdzy98.com

Mountain Valley Networks McCall, Idaho 83638

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Sparklight

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877-687-1332

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COMPUTER AND NETWORKING

4 Corners Communications 3208 Hwy 55 New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-4100 4cornerscomm.com

May Security

345 Commerce St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8200 maysecurity.com

HEALTHCARE

Adams County Health Center 205 N Berkley Ave Council, Idaho 83612 208-253-4242 achcid.org

McCall Rehab and Care Center 418 Floyde St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2112 mccallrehab.com

Payette Lakes Medical Clinic 211 Forest St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2225

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Pro-Active Physical Therapy 319 Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8517

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The Face Behind the Forecast Todd Cook McCall

Weather

In a mountain community, being obsessed with the weather forecast doesn’t make you unique. Todd Cook takes his obsession with the weather to a higher level—a level one might even call—atmospheric.

Cook is the brains behind the “McCall Weather” Facebook page. While its title is simple and straightforward, Todd’s forecasts go far beyond the basics to provide the greater Valley and Adams County areas with an up-to-date, custom forecast.

Like so many of us, Cook was attracted to the McCall area by its outstanding assets: lakes, rivers, mountains, water, and snow. He found the area less frenzied than other places that offer the same outdoor amenities. He should know, he’s lived all over the country. Cook grew up in the Midwest as the son of an earth sciences teacher before migrating through Florida, Colorado, California, Washington, and Wyoming along his outdoor-focused life’s journey.

Here in McCall, Cook’s Facebook page is quickly gaining a loyal following, especially from locals passionate about outdoor pursuits. He takes the forecasts beyond what weather-watchers get from the National Weather Service forecast – by putting it under a hyper-local lens.

“NWS has really big areas to cover, and not only that but really different types of forecast areas to cover, like high desert, mountain valleys, higher mountains,” says Cook. “And they just don’t have the resources to dedicate the time and effort to do really specific local forecasts.“

Cook, however, does and dedicates time and effort to do really specific local forecasts, all on a volunteer basis.

“I’m really trying to have more of a personal touch and focus on this area in particular and take what they (NWS) provide and dive into that a little deeper and give it more of a local aspect.”

This area presents a couple of challenges for a forecaster: as many locals know, radar coverage here is spotty. Weather models rarely agree. But the biggest challenge, according to Cook, is that the models aren’t specific

enough to forecast around the rugged and varied terrain that makes our area so unique.

“Between the different valleys and locations in the area, the different ski mountains obviously, they have quite significant differences when they get more snow and less snow.”

Cook says it can take two to three years to study the relationship between the models and what really ends up happening on the ground, especially in a place where there are so many elevation changes.

“Like with snowfall, I’m still learning some of the different variations,” says Cook. “Like who gets snow when, and at different locations. Seeing and getting reports throughout the winter is a really important part of the process, especially in an area that has such dramatic terrain variables.”

And it’s not just the terrain in our area he is studying. It’s all the terrain that a storm passes over between its source and its arrival.

“You see a storm coming in off the Pacific, and the biggest thing is, it’s got the Cascades to go across, it’s got the high desert to go across, if it’s coming from the north, you’ve got the Wallowas up there,” says Cook. “Even the Seven Devils, that’s a small but rugged range and if you get a certain strength of wind coming with a system, that can create a downslope effect and change everything.”

With just one winter under his belt, Cook says he’s already drawn some conclusions about what impacts the two major ski areas, Brundage Mountain and Tamarack.

“Obviously part of it is elevation, and the orientation of the two resorts,” says Cook. “You’ve got Tamarack that sits on the east side of the mountains and then Brundage is on the northwest, so, you get that northwest flow and Brundage, nine times out of ten, is going to do a little better than Tamarack.”

BUT…

“If you get a southerly storm with a little bit of an easterly component sometimes Tamarack can do better. And even a westerly flow can put Tamarack on top.”

Cook says several events surprised him last winter, and he’s learned there are several factors at play for powder chasers.

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FIRST

“One: where the storm’s coming from,” says Cook. “And two: where the bands of snow set up. Variations in that can make all the difference in just a few miles.”

And those bands of snow can push Tamarack way ahead in some storm cycles. It’s those active storm cycles— both during snow season and thunderstorm season—that keep Cook’s blood pumping and keep his followers coming back for more.

“That’s probably my forte and what I love to do,” says Cook. “NWS will put a forecast out and they don’t come back and change it 90% of the time. I like to stay on top of things and say, ‘hey things are changing.‘”

He’s noticed in this area, the snow or rain totals can be fairly accurate, but a lot of times the timing in the weather models is way off.

“If there’s a complicated storm coming in, I keep a close eye on things and try to do my best to keep people updated on how things are going to change.”

It’s not all about snow. Anyone who follows McCall Weather year-round knows Todd likes to talk about clouds. And post pictures of them.

“They’re all different, the lighting is always different with different types of clouds.”

And when you spend your time doing complex things like studying models and trends and orographic effects, it can be nice to look up at the sky and remember the sense of wonder he had as a kid.

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“When you get the puffy cumulous clouds, you start to imagine the different shapes and they get bigger and bigger like they’re going to turn into something,” muses Cook.

“Everybody loves clouds.”

You can follow Todd Cook’s forecasts and updates at facebook.com/McCallWX

Solace Natural Medicine

301 Colorado St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7289

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St. Luke’s Hospital - McCall 1000 State St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2221

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Trinity Home Care and Resource 106 E Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-908-2791

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HOME AND CONSTRUCTION

A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning

140 Commerce St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-1586

a1heating.com

Adventure Floors and Window Coverings

135 Commerce St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-3115

adventurefloors.com

All Seasons Refrigeration

208-830-6706

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Austin Excavating and Tractor Service 918 Flynn Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-3431

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Central Idaho Pool and Spa

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Conifer Property Services McCall, Idaho 83638 720-383-5646

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Crawford Landscape McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-2080

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DF Development LLC. 208-743-7606

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Disaster Kleenup 701 N. Kings Road Nampa, Idaho 83687 208-887-0004 iddk.com

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EnergySEAL Air Barrier Systems 14037 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7325

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Falvey’s Earthworks 14059 Burr Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2021

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Franklin Building Supply 14047 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8111

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Franz Witte Landscape Construction 530 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1001

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Freelon Property Services 13878 Highway 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-0399

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Hawk, Inc. Construction and Property Services

495 Deinhard Ln., Unit 1810 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-4492

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High Desert Wildlife & Pest Solutions

9495 Galloway Rd. Middleton, Idaho 83644 208-590-3364

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In House Carpet One Floor & Home 208-591-0756

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Inland Marine

13871 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2875

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Inventive Renovations

13765 Horizon View Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-871-2359

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JT & Company Excavations Services and More Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-484-8111

Kinetico Quality Water Systems of McCall

Long Valley Solar Shades & Window Treatments

122 Main St. Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-325-3777

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May Security

345 Commerce St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-8200

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McCall Rental & Sales

106 Mission St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5709

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Resolute Restoration PO Box 336 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-7293

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CABINETS •

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125 Commerce St., Ste A McCall, Idaho 83638 (208) 634-1888

Lakeshore Disposal

200 Industrial Loop McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7176

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Restoration North 600 River St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-4122 restonorth.com

Westside Electric Company McCall, Idaho 83638 208-484-5193

INSURANCE, ATTORNEYS AND

BUSINESS SERVICES

AmeriTitle

507 E Pine St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-6363

ameri-title.com

Benton Insurance

283 Main St. Donnelly, Idaho 83615

208-325-3253

farmersagent.com/dbenton

Community Hub McCall

114 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-630-4913

cubmccall.com

Cool Creek Design Website & Graphic Design Council, Idaho 208-549-9360

coolcreek.design

Costco Wholesale 2051 South Cole Rd. Boise, Idaho 83709 208-321-8745

Costco.com

Deirdre B. Marketing

95 North 2nd Street Cambridge, Idaho 83610 208-866-0634

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Erekson Law Office

1010 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7118

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Eyespot Creative McCall, Idaho 83638

208-841-8594

eyespotcreative@gmail.com

Micael McKenzie Inc Creative Web Design, Graphic Design & Marketing 208-271-6158

micaelmckenzieinc.com

Michael R. Gurney Agency, Inc. 1607 Davis Ave., Unit 158 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7154

farmersagent.com/mgurney

Millemann Pemberton & Holm LLP

Attorneys at Law

706 N 1st St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7641 mpmplaw.com

Preserve McCall PO Box 4261 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-484-3424 preservemccall.com

Redfish | Bluefish

Leadership Design & Organizational Development

McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-2058

redfishbluefishinc.com

Sarah Taylor Insurance, LLC

1650 S. Albright Ln. Boise, Idaho 83709 208-344-0022 imaidaho.com

Mountain Town Insurance – Tama Lamm

315 E Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4444

tama@mountaintowninsurance.com

Women Ignite

10400 Overland Road #122 Boise, Idaho 83709 208-241-8135 paige@womenigniteinternational.com

WorkX

616 N 3rd St., Ste. 103 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-6599 workxhub.com

MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS

Idaho Business Review 4696 W. Overland Rd, Ste. 180 Boise, Idaho 83705 208-336-3768 idahobusinessreview.com

The Star-News

1000 N First St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2123 mccallstarnews.com

Visit McCall Magazine

The official magazine of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau 208-634-7631 info@mccallchamber.org

MINING AND GEOLOGY

Granite Mountain Nature Gallery 305 E Park St., Ste. A McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1111 granitemountainng.com

Perpetua Resources 13181 Hwy 55 Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-901-3060 perpetuaresources.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Cambridge Commercial Club 85 N Superior St. Cambridge, Idaho 86610 208-257-3533

Cascade Chamber of Commerce 101 S Main St. Cascade, Idaho 83611 208-382-3833 cascadechamber.com

Health is Wealth

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• had more energy

• lost excess weight

• slept better

• managed stress

• got off the diet

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Deanna Clauson Functional Medicine Health Coach

P.O. Box 1066, 706 N. First St., McCall, Idaho 83838 Phone: (208) 634-7641 Website: www.mpmplaw.com

Central Idaho Amateur Radio Club PO Box 543 Donnelly, Idaho 83615 ciarc.org

Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association

McCall, Idaho 83638 CIMBArides.org

Donnelly Chamber of Commerce 169 Halferty St. Donnelly, Idaho 83615 208-325-8859 donnellychamber.com

Family Advocates 3010 W State St. Boise, Idaho 83703 208-345-3344 familyadvocates.org

Friends of the McCall Public Library 1001 State St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5522 mccall.lili.org

Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

100 S Adkins Way, Ste 104 Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-888-0648

https://vr.idaho.gov

Idaho Nonprofit Center 5257 W Fairview Ave., Ste. 260 Boise, Idaho 83706 208-424-2229 idahononprofits.org

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge PO Box 1022 McCall, Idaho 83638 907-360-7604

idahosleddogchallenge.com

Kelly’s Whitewater Park Highway 55 Cascade, Idaho 83611 kwpid.com

McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau 605 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7631

mccallchamber.org

McCall Area Snowmobile Club

PO Box 354 McCall, Idaho 83638

snowmobilemccall.net

McCall Arts and Humanities Council

208-634-7136

mccallarts.org

McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation

208-634-6333

mdef.org

McCall Farmers Market

At The Activity Barn

141 Moonridge Dr., McCall

Wednesday and Saturday, 11am- 1pm

June through October

McCall Fire Protection District

201 Deinhard Ln.

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7070

mccallfire.com

McCall Folklore Society

208-634-9788

thesummermusicfestival.com

McCall Men’s Golf Association, Inc

925 Fairway Dr.

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-9770

McCall Music Society

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-0905

mccallmusicsociety.org

McCall Community Center 701 1st St.

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5408

mccallsrcenter@cableone.net

McCall Winter Sports Club

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-918-0234

mccallwintersportsclub.org

Payette Lakes Progressive Club

Payettelakesprogressiveclub.org

Payette Lakes Ski Club/Little Ski Hill

3635 Hwy 55

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5691 payettelakesskiclub.org

Ponderosa Center – The Ludwig Terrace

1117 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-271-1185 ponderosacenter.org

Rotary of McCall portal.clubrunner.ca/3899

Meets every Wednesday at 12pm McCall, Idaho 83638

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference McCall, Idaho 83638

516-319-9089 sevendevils.org

Shepherd’s Home

309 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1152 shepherds-home.org

Valley County Pathways

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-4991 valleycountypathways.org

Village of Yellow Pine Association Yellow Pine, Idaho 83677 yellowpinetimes.wordpress.com yellowpinefestival.org ypescapade.org

PETS

McCall Pet Outfitters

200 Lenora St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3440 mccallpet.com

McCall Pet Spa and Bath House

102 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3977 mccallpetspa.com

McPaws Regional Animal Shelter

831 S 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3647 mcpaws.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

Autumn Lynne Photography

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-907-1706

autumnlynnephotography.com

Cimbalik Photography

McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-3908

Cimbalikphotography.com

Amy Isacson Photography McCall, Idaho 83638 208-907-6593

amyisacson.com

Samantha Sais Photography PO Box 2857 McCall, Idaho 83638 520-979-6947 samanthasaisphotography.com

Melissa Shelby Photography/ Mountain Town McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-1294

Melissashelby.com mountaintown.us

REAL ESTATE

Alpine Village Company 600 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-336-2200 alpinevillagemccall.com

Jim Boley – the McCall Real Estate Company 301 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2100 ext.1111 Mccallrealestate.com/associate/jim-boley/ Brundage Realty 403 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1234 brundagerealty.com

Century 21 Whitewater Clark 1007 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-1800 century21.com

Community Group at Crawford Olson Real Estate Services 403 E. Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-7778 mccallre.com

Cory Corbet, Realtor® McCall Real Estate Company 301 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-630-3283 corbetproperty.com

Shelly DeMoss, Realtor® Crawford Olson Real Estate 403 E Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-1390 crawfordolson.com/shelly-demoss/

Jodi Guliuzza Real Estate Company 321 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-271-6334 buyandsellmccall.com

Cara Hipwell, RE/MAX Executives McCall, Idaho 83638 viewidahohomesforsale.com 208-204-9554

Contact

Trish specializes in luxury resort and waterfront properties. With more than 13 years of experience in McCall, Donnelly and Tamarack Resort, she is an expert in the field helping her clients navigate the ever changing real estate market conditions. With over $200 million in sales, Trish has the experience and knowledge to help you find your next home in Valley County.

Follow TrishaSears.com for the latest real estate updates

PLAN AHEAD

Bluebird days have an uncanny ability to remind us of summertime in the McCall area. See what’s in store once the snow melts…

HIT THE LINKS

Take on the challenge of our four stunning courses. McCall Municipal Course provides 27 stimulating holes in an affable atmosphere for every level of golfer. Jug Mountain Ranch offers every golfer, social or competitive, gorgeous panoramic views of Jughandle Mountain, the Ranch’s natural wetlands, old growth forests, and the rolling hills of the East Valley. The prestigious Whitetail Club and Resort offers an inspiring mountain masterpiece, while MeadowCreek Resort in Meadows Valley brings brilliant play and ample friendliness.

DINING

The patio is open! One of our favorite things about warm sunny days in McCall is dining al fresco and sampling the delicious fare of our local restaurants, bistros, and pubs. Just about every eatery has a place to take advantage of the sunshine or pick up something to go and picnic at Legacy Park along the shores of Payette Lake. Our local Farmers Markets are also open each summer and provide a great place to find fresh local produce, meat and baked goods.

THRILLING WHITEWATER

Idaho is well-known as the Whitewater State and there is certainly no shortage of rapids to satisfy thrill-seekers in the McCall area. From the laIdaho back Cabarton Stretch to thrilling multi-day trips on the Main Salmon through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, we have the whitewater you are looking for!

TAKE A HIKE

Hiking is hands down one of the most popular activities in McCall. There is a huge variety of trails to explore around the area. Only have an hour? No problem, we have a trail for that. Want to turn a hike into a day-long adventure? We have that covered, too. And the scenery is epic no matter which trail you take.

John Webster

Photo courtesy Case Conti Visuals

Photo courtesy Jon Conti

SINGLETRACK SCENE

The McCall area is ripe with miles of single and double track trails for all abilities and has been designated as a Silver Ride Center by the International Mountain Biking Association. Hitch a ride to the top with lift serviced mountain biking at Brundage Mountain Resort and Tamarack Resort or take advantage of the shuttle service at Jug Mountain Ranch. If you would rather take the trail less traveled, stop by mccallchamber.org and view our Mountain Biking itinerary with fresh ideas for easy, intermediate, and expert rides around the region including CIMBA’s Payette Lake Trail.

MAKE A SPLASH AT THE LAKE

Jump in, dive in, or wade in! The West Central Mountains of Idaho are teeming with lakes… more than 300 of them. Our largest lakes, Payette Lake and Lake Cascade, offer swimming, sailing, waterskiing, wakesurfing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. Rentals are available for just about any activity you have in mind.

$799,000 | 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | MLS#533267

208-315-0865

mccallrealestateguide.com

Homes and Land of McCall-CascadeDonnelly

208-634-1472

homesandlandofmccall.com

The Housing Company

The Springs Apartments in McCall 565 W Myrtle St., Ste. 250 Boise, Idaho 83702

208-331-4811

thehousingcompany.org

Karen Johansen, Realtor® Century 21 Whitewater Clark 1007 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-1800

century21whitewaterclark.com

Jennifer Jones Campbell, Realtor® 454 W Roseberry Rd., Ste. 7 Donnelly, Idaho 83615

208-440-9400

dirtroadrealtorjjcampbell@gmail.com

Steve and Cindy Jones, Realtors® McCall Real Estate Company 301 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

You can visit or you can live it

208-634-6497

2ndhomes.com

Steve Jones 208.634.6497 sjones@2ndhomes.com

Cindy Jones 208.634.6849

Partner,

Partner, Realtor®

cindy@2ndhomes.com

Jug Mountain Ranch

13834 Farm to Market Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-5072

jugmountainranch.com

Cheri Lawrence Real Estate Century 21

P.O. Box 2586

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-250-2430

mountainlivingmccall.com

Maupin Realty

1101 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

Sherry Maupin 208-870-9100

Jacob Maupin 208-954-6846

McCall Real Estate Company

301 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-2100

mccallrealestate.com

Mountain Central Association of REALTORS

321 N. 3rd St., Ste. #204 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7424

mountaincentralrealtors.com

Mountain Lakes Realty

805 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-2728

mountainlakesrealty.com

Northwest Passage Apartments 155 Everett Ln. Donnelly, Idaho 83615 northwestpassage.nwrecc.org

Crawford Olson Real Estate 403 E Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-6060 crawfordolson.com

RE/Max Resort Realty

1101 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-5400

mccallresortrealty.com

River Ranch McCall

101 Headquarters Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4686

riverranchmccall.com

Marletta Romero, Real Estate Broker® Silvercreek Realty Group 502 N 3rd St., Ste. 4 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-315-0600

dreammccall.com

Trisha Sears Real Estate/McCall Real Estate 301 E Lake St.

204 Lenora Street Suite 101 & 102 McCall, ID 83638

McCall, Idaho 83638

208-573-1489

trishasears.com

Joe and Toni Slaymaker, Silvercreek Realty Group LLC 311 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-0846

mountainsofexperience.com

Haden Tanner, McCall Idaho Real Estate 1000 2nd St., Ste. 104 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-2242

mccallidahorealestate.com

Team Reinhard, Keller Williams Realty Bryant & Janice Reinhard McCall, Idaho 83638 208-573-1326

boisemccallrealestate.kw.com

Verna Vanis, Realtor®

Crawford Olson Real Estate 403 E Park St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-1050

vernavanis.com

Jo Ellen, Phil and Philip Yribar, Realtors®

McCall Real Estate Company

Assoc Broker

Representing buyers and sellers in McCall & the surrounding area for 25 years.

Yribars

301 E Lake St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-6494

mccallidrealestate.com

SCHOOLS

Cascade School District 209 N School St. Cascade, Idaho 83611 208-630-6057

cascadeschools.org

Meadows Valley School K-12 500 N Miller Ave. New Meadows, Idaho 83654 208-347-2411

mvsd11.org

McCall College 106 E Park St., #220 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3456 mccallcollege.org

McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 120 Idaho St. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-2161 mdsd.org

Roots Forest School 2018 State Park Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-315-0925

rootsforestschool.com

University of Idaho – McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) 1800 University Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-885-1080 mossidaho.org

STORAGE

Northwest Self Storage – McCall 14051 Burr Dr. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-4844

nwselfstorage.com

Northwest Self Storage – New Meadows 3774 Hwy 95 New Meadows, Idaho 83654

208-347-2773

Nwselfstorage.com

Stor-It Self Storage, Car Wash and U Haul 207 N 3rd St. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7015

stor-it.com TRANSPORTATION

Harlow’s School Bus Service 14030 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-1089 goharlows.com

Jackson Jet Center 3815 Rickenbacker St. Boise, Idaho 83705 208-383-3300

jacksonjetcenter.com

McCall Aviation/AVCenter 300 Deinhard Ln. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7137 ext. 8005 mccallaviation.com

Mountain Community Transit

208-634-0003

Call to schedule your FREE ride! treasurevalleytransit.com/service-areas/mountain-community-transit

UTILITIES

Amerigas 1611 Davis Ave. McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-8181 amerigas.com

ASAP Portables Co. 13831 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-0012 asapportables.com

Ed Staub and Sons 13858 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3833 edstaub.com

Honey Dippers 13950 Nisula Rd. McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-1230 idahohoneydippers.com

Idaho Power PO Box 70 Boise, Idaho 83707 800-488-6151 idahopower.com

Lakeshore Disposal 200 Industrial Loop McCall, Idaho 83638

208-634-7176

Suburban Propane 11121 Hwy 55 McCall, Idaho 83638 208-382-5330

suburbanpropane.com

PARTING SHOT

High Mountain Gardening

Fresh veggies, hand-picked raspberries, local honey, stunning flowers. All favorites from the garden, but so much sweeter when they grow in the mountains! When the growing season is a mere 90 days, traditional gardening gets tricky. At McCall’s elevation, we see the last frost somewhere in midJune and the first hard freeze in late September. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for growth…or error.

High mountain gardening is a honed skill. Trial and error mixed with secrets of the trade passed along by friends and neighbors—and an early start. Winter is the time most gardens here take shape. Planning, organizing, and starting seeds to nurture along indoors until the ground thaws and we can dig in.

We are excited to explore some local gardens in the summer issue of Visit McCall Magazine and share a few expert tips along the way for those wanting to try their hand at gardening at 5,000 feet. Until then, we leave you with a parting shot full of sunshine and green things to enjoy.

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography

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