Rodney J. Auth

Rodney is the founder and owner of Northstar Publishing, Inc. - proud publisher of PRB+ and McCall Life magazines.

Idaho

56 Articles

The "Paradise Paradox" And Other Interesting Things

The Daily Montanan just published a riveting piece about this topic earlier this week. It's worth a read.

Weekender Intro 1 min read

Now That's A Great Idea!

I shimmied through the gate at the top of the Centennial Lift – my daughters and their friend hot on my tail. We carved some amazing, untracked turns, sliding down the open bowl into the trees. As we neared the first cat track, the snow turned a bit chundery.

Skiing 4 min read

Riders On The Storm

My phone pinged, again. Another notification from social media. When I clicked, I smiled and scrolled through the seemingly endless pictures and videos of all of you slashing and giggling through some of the best powder Mother Nature has served us in a long time.

Skiing 1 min read

McCall Locals Launch Sustainable Travel Planning App

McCall locals, Alicia and John Roessler, a nonprofit environmental attorney and global tech and outdoor travel veteran launch Lodestar -- a sustainable travel planning app

Plan Your Adventure 3 min read

The Darkest White

On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. More than a dozen skiers and snowboarders were thrust down the mountain and buried.

Skiing 1 min read

So, You Bought A Centennial Lift Chair...

Buying a lift chair is the easy part of the process. Here's how we finally got our Centennial Chair hung up on the front porch.

Backcountry Dad 2 min read

One Weird Ski Season

From JAPOW to rain, closed resorts to powder skiing, the last two weeks have been emblematic of this crazy, weird, maddening La Niña winter

Skiing 3 min read

A Day Ski Touring with Payette Powder Guides

I awoke early – for a Saturday – showered, stretched (yes, I’m at that age) and made a cup of coffee. Then I went about organizing gear for me and the girls for our day trip with Payette Powder Guides to Lick Creek Summit.

Skiing 2 min read

It's Snow Magic

This issue is dedicated to all-things winter—fun stories of folks who spent their life creating opportunities for others.

12-2023 Issue 1 min read

From Humble Beginnings to a Local Hero, Corey Engen Made His Mark in McCall’s History Book

A Nordic legend is born.

12-2023 Issue 5 min read

Working Together to Conserve the Pristine Beauty of Central Idaho

Ask anyone off the street and they’ll likely agree that the conservation of Payette Lake is vital to the town’s identity.

12-2023 Issue 7 min read

Adventure Guide: Backcountry

Your roadmap to the greatest expeditions McCall has to offer.

Skiing 6 min read