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Picture of two guys laughing in front of a ski hill.

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
The sun setting over Sargents. Still time for a quick ski down.

Stupid Goals

Pursuing passion projects for the fun of it.

Sargents 3 min read
Picture of magazine cover of McCall Life Winter Issue.

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

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

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
Private Snow

Private Snow

For me, the pursuit of big, big adventure is mostly tied to the privilege of access. And so, snowboarding by helicopter to the absolute most remote slopes in the middle of gelid Canada—that’s where I happened to find my adventure.

Skiing 5 min read
A Place Of Tradition

A Place Of Tradition

Every December, McCall resident Mike McKinney puts on a Santa hat and guides a shuttle bus into snowy parking lots around town to pick up donated toys, games, and art supplies.

Skiing 5 min read
A Guide For All Seasons

A Guide For All Seasons

When Mark Stoeckl was a high school freshman in upstate New York, he went on an Adirondacks canoe trip guided by a dynamic dad and his college-age son.

Skiing 6 min read
Thanksgiving Turns

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
Picture of back of skier turning in deep powder.

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
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