Rodney J. Auth

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

Idaho

88 Articles

The Delivery Man Problem

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

Backcountry Dad 3 min read

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.

Backcountry Dad 3 min read

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

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

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