Backcountry Dad

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25 Articles

The Perfect Gear Garage

I set my Happy Norwegian Ski Tuning Stand on my workbench, placed my skis on the blocks, and grumbled in frustration. There was barely enough

06-2025 Issue 4 min read

The Delivery Man Problem

Trying to ride the named trails in Bear Basin in the shortest possible distance.

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Conserving The Heart Of Idaho

If Idaho were a person, a human being, its heart would be right here in Valley County in the West Central Mountains.

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McCall Trails Come Alive

The trails in McCall are clearing quickly, blooming with flowers, people and dogs.

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Snow To Dirt

If you're skiing in the morning and mountain biking in the afternoon, it must be spring in McCall.

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The Power of Community

No matter the result, the first Little Skimo was a blast!

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Little Skimo Race

Join us for McCall's first-ever Skimo race this Saturday, March 1st at Little Ski Hill.

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Winter Giggles

If you live in or visit McCall, you know snow is magical. The way it falls. The way it drifts. The way it looks floating in the air on a bluebird day. The way it coats your goggles and jacket during a storm. The way it makes you feel – and the friendships it helps you form and keep. It's magical.

Backcountry Dad 4 min read

Dad Mode

I touched my watch face, starting my Strava workout, threw my leg over the saddle, and started spinning my bike pedals in what is normally an hour-long grind to the top of Mount Tamalpais.

Backcountry Dad 4 min read

Thanksgiving Turns

This year, we gave up running the Annual Turkey Trot in favor of some Turkey Turns. A quick-ish hike to the top of Sargent's was the perfect way to start the day.

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Skin Track Friends

Last week's snow was beat down by skier traffic and some rainy weather over the weekend, but a mid-week storm provided a much needed refresh and offered up some incredible powder turns for those willing to hike to the top of the mountain.

Skiing 4 min read

Chasing Rodney

The first week of skinning and skiing has been amazing – just ask my burned out legs.

Skiing 5 min read