Backcountry Dad

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31 Articles

Meander Safely

I walked into the garage and stepped into a frenzy of activity. My second oldest daughter was pulling camping gear off the shelf under the direction of her new high school friends.

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Meander Safely

I walked into the garage and stepped into a frenzy of activity. My second oldest daughter was pulling camping gear off the shelf under the direction of her new high school friends.

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Has Spring Sprung?

Has spring sprung? Only time will tell, but the weather's great now.

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Ski Tour Magic

Sometimes, you just need to get away from the crowd and let your soul heal.

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Pure Joy

The text pinged on my phone. I was driving, so I ignored it and went on singing along to the radio, cleverly disguised as a Spotify playlist on Apple’s CarPlay.

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One Tear At A Time

The first guitar chord played and my mind, which was wandering aimlessly, as it's prone to do, noticed it. Then, the first lyrics...

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The Perfect Gear Garage

Building the perfect gear garage is a labor of love — or just labor.

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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