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BONUS WEEK AT TAMARACK RESORT APRIL 3rd – APRIL 8th!

THANK YOU TAMFAM! WE ARE STAYING OPEN THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH With more than 330 inches of snowfall and seeing your smiling faces on the mountain this winter, we wanted to say thank you to our guests for making it such a great season. We have extended our closing date to Saturday, April 8th. See […]
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Spring Events at Brundage Mountain Resort!

(Monday, March 13, 2023) – A barrage of early March snowfall and an exciting schedule of on-mountain events is keeping stoke levels high as Brundage Mountain Resort marches toward spring. The independently owned ski area is bringing back some favorite events and adding some fun new offerings to the mix. It’s snowing like crazy at the […]
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Bank Failures…What Just Happened?

“I can assure you, my friends, that it is safer to keep your money in a reopened bank than it is to keep it under the mattress,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt told the U.S. public on March 12, 1933. What just happened? Two banks failing and potentially more..? There is a lot to unpack but […]
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Brundage Mountain Resort 2023/24 Winter Season Passes – ON SALE MARCH 1

Exciting News From Brundage Mountain Resort! 2023/24 Season Passes go on sale on WEDNESDAY, March 1. The best prices of the year on the Best Snow in Idaho will be available from March 1 through March 20. Enjoy unlimited access to nearly 2,000 acres of incredible winter terrain – AND – unlimited summer lift access, […]

Uncategorized BONUS WEEK AT TAMARACK RESORT APRIL 3rd – APRIL 8th! THANK YOU TAMFAM! WE ARE STAYING OPEN THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH With more than 330 inches of snowfall and seeing your smiling faces on the mountain this winter, we wanted to say thank you to our guests for making it such a great season. We have extended our closing date to Saturday, April 8th. See […]

Uncategorized Spring Events at Brundage Mountain Resort! (Monday, March 13, 2023) – A barrage of early March snowfall and an exciting schedule of on-mountain events is keeping stoke levels high as Brundage Mountain Resort marches toward spring. The independently owned ski area is bringing back some favorite events and adding some fun new offerings to the mix. It’s snowing like crazy at the […]

Uncategorized Bank Failures…What Just Happened? “I can assure you, my friends, that it is safer to keep your money in a reopened bank than it is to keep it under the mattress,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt told the U.S. public on March 12, 1933. What just happened? Two banks failing and potentially more..? There is a lot to unpack but […]

Uncategorized Brundage Mountain Resort 2023/24 Winter Season Passes – ON SALE MARCH 1 Exciting News From Brundage Mountain Resort! 2023/24 Season Passes go on sale on WEDNESDAY, March 1. The best prices of the year on the Best Snow in Idaho will be available from March 1 through March 20. Enjoy unlimited access to nearly 2,000 acres of incredible winter terrain – AND – unlimited summer lift access, […]

Uncategorized Top 5 Small Ski Towns in the U.S. Guess Who Made The List? 3. McCall, Idaho Situated on the shores of gorgeous Payette Lake in the state of Idaho, McCall is a mountain town that does not receive nearly enough credit. With a population of 3,844 residents, this small mountain village is home to some of the best snow and gorgeous views of any […]

Uncategorized Tamarack Resort Boundless All-Season Passes Go on Sale Today, February 15th! Great News from Our Friends at Tamarack Resort! Our Boundless All-Season Passes go on sale tomorrow for the lowest price of the year! Lock in your summer and winter lift access now for an unbeatable price. But don’t wait, prices go up on March 2nd. The Boundless Pass lets you enjoy all four seasons of Tamarack’s […]

Uncategorized McCall Winter Carnival Weekend Two! There’s still plenty left to see and do at the McCall Winter Carnival during the second weekend. Here is a partial list of events and happenings. For the full schedule, visit the McCall Chamber’s website at: Event Schedule – McCall Idaho, Let’s Go! (visitmccall.org) Friday, Feb. 3 1 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Public skate at […]

Uncategorized Idaho Sled Dog Challange 2023! This is one event you won’t want to miss during Winter Carnival! For all the details of races, events, times and locations, visit the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Facebook Page at: (9) Idaho Sled Dog Challenge | Facebook Photo Credits: Melissa Shelby JAN 21, 2023 2pm–4pm • Meet The Musher! The Ponderosa Center […]

Uncategorized Starz On Ice McCall! PRESS RELEASE Make sure your 2023 McCall Winter Carnival plans include, jumps, spins, music, lights, Olympians, professional and world-renowned skaters and of course our local skating talent!!! They will take the ice at the Manchester Ice and Events Center at 7:30pm on Friday, February 3rd and Saturday, February 4th! Headlining this year is Mirai Nagasu, […]

Uncategorized Important Winter Driving Reminders Winter has fully arrived in Valley County with upwards of two feet of snow expected in town within the next two days! Here are some timely tips from the Valley County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Department of Transportation regarding Winter Driving: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SLIDE OFF THE ROAD: Tis the […]

Uncategorized Are You Winter-Ready? Are You Winter-Ready? McCall received its first dusting of measurable snow overnight, and the temps have really plummeted. If you haven’t already, now is the time to winterize your cabin and get your car ready for snowy travel. There are numerous checklists to be found online that will help you be winter-ready in both your […]

Uncategorized Brundage Mountain Resort-What’s New for the Winter of 2022/23 Update From Brundage News and Mountain Blog: Less than a year after Brundage Mountain announced its ambitious 10-year Mountain Improvement Plan, several key components are already on track to be in place for the Winter 2022/23 season. New Mountain Patrol Facility A new, two-story, 2800 square foot building will serve as the permanent home of […]

Uncategorized McCall Short Term Rental Changes Thank you to BoiseDev for this update on Short Term Rentals in McCall: McCall will cut number of occupants allowed in some short-term rentals By: Autumn Robertson – BoiseDev Reporter, Date: September 20, 2022 The city reported there are 524 short-term rentals within the McCall city limits. Of those, 511 are advertising an occupancy […]

Uncategorized Cougar Island Auction Update: {This Article Appeared in the Star News, Thursday, September 15, 2022} Cougar Island Gets One Bidder Current lessee wins auction with $2 million bid. BY DREW DODSON AND BEN FLETCHER, The Star-News The lessee of the only home on Cougar Island in Payette Lake bid $2 million to buy the lot at an auction […]

Uncategorized Brundage Mountain to Replace Centennial Triple Chair with High-Speed Quad as part of $25-$30 Million in Resort Investments Brundage Mountain to Replace Centennial Triple Chair with High-Speed Quad as part of $25-$30 Million in Resort Investments McCALL, ID (Monday, July 25, 2022) — Brundage Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that the Centennial Triple Chair will be replaced by a high-speed quad in time for the start of the Winter 2023-24 season. The front side […]

Uncategorized An Update on the Cougar Island Land Auction on Payette Lake in McCall The Auction of Cougar Island has been in the news recently. A controversial subject from all sides. BoiseDev delves into the details in this well-written and researched update (photo Julie Conrad): City of McCall asks to stop Cougar Island auction (boisedev.com)

Uncategorized McCall’s Farmers Market To Open This Wednesday From 11am to 1pm Although Summer isn’t fully cooperating today, we are super excited for the Opening Day of the McCall’s Farmers Market THIS Wednesday from 11am to 1pm and beyond at The Activity Barn! Weather looks to be an ideal 65 degrees with sunshine. Supporting local makes all the difference. Incredible baked goods, produce, meats, florals, fresh fruits […]

Uncategorized New Listing Development Property in McCall Last large parcel on Krahn Lane zoned community/commercial with well and septic installed. This one of a kind property acreage just outside of McCall is where you can build your dream home or develop for commercial use. Property offers many options for you from mixed use to all commercial use. Uses include service centers, light […]

Uncategorized Highway 55 Summer Schedule Starts Next Week Highway 55 Summer Schedule Starts Next Week No full road closures after May 26 for summer travel The summer schedule on SH-55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge will start Tuesday, May 31: SH-55 will be reduced to one-lane alternating traffic Monday through noon Friday, and the road will then be fully open to two-way traffic […]