Rodney J. Auth

McCall Trails Come Alive

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

Backcountry Dad 2 min read

Snow To Dirt

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

Backcountry Dad 3 min read

Big, Big Rainbow Trout

Fly fishing for big Rainbow Trout in northern Nevada -- and having a few Area 51 experiences. Spooky.

Meet The Neighbors 4 min read

Meet The Neighbors

Chris Smith, full-time ski patroller, part-time friend

Meet The Neighbors 4 min read

The Power of Community

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

Backcountry Dad 4 min read

Little Skimo Race

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

Backcountry Dad 2 min read

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

Stupid Goals

Pursuing passion projects for the fun of it.

Sargents 3 min read

The Winter Issue

The Winter issue is live. Grab a cup of coffee, put on some music, and take a moment all to yourself. You're going to love it.

Publisher's Note 2 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

Around Town

Light up the Night: New Year’s Eve Celebration Light up the Night on New Year’s Eve at Brundage Mountain. Light up the Night

Town Edit 6 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.

Backcountry Dad

McCall Trails Come Alive

Snow To Dirt

Big, Big Rainbow Trout

Meet The Neighbors

The Power of Community

Little Skimo Race

Winter Giggles

Stupid Goals

The Winter Issue

Dad Mode

Around Town

Thanksgiving Turns