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A big 'THANKS' to the following companies for providing us with quality gear to keep us safe and warm while we work and play in the mountains! 

        Arcteryx - High quality outerwear, hard and soft shells

      Backcountry Access - Tracker Avalanche Transceivers: Fast, Intuitive, User Friendly, Proven

      Black Diamond - Avalung Packs : Sturdy, Well Built, Nice Fit; Accension Skins....best glue around.

      Dynafit - Manaslu Skis w/ Speedskins & ST Vertical Bindings, extremely light 
                     They ski and tour effortlessly, we love 'em!

      G3 - Genuine Guide Gear Skis and Skins, & Telemark Bindings. Quality gear you can count on.
  
      Patagonia - Everything Warm! Great clothing from a great company!

      Scarpa - Telemark and AT Boots, Light weight and durable.

      Smith Optics - Sunglasses, goggles, and helmets from Ketchum, Idaho

      The North Face
- Base Camp Duffle Bags: Bomber, a Great way to haul gear to the yurts!

        Winter Wildlands Alliance - We're proud to be a Backcountry Partner with WWA, supporting human
                 powered snowsports in a safe and peaceful environment.

 
Local Shops

      The HUB Mountain House, 1308 Roosevelt St., McCall (208)315-2500
       Our basecamp in McCall, featuring Dynafit and Voile demos, rescue gear from BCA and Ortovox. Also serving gourmet coffees and teas and a variety of local baked goods. A great way to start your day in the backcountry.

     Gravity Sports, 503 Pine Street, McCall (208)634-8530
             McCall's backcountry ski shop...and full sevice bike shop.....stop in and talk with new
             owners Michelle and Scott. Mountain Bike rentals available.

     Ullr Skis,     McCall, Idaho  (208)315-1709
               Custom built skis and boards that you design! Owned and
               operated by local skier and mountain biker Matt Neuman,
               in his home based shop. Also providing precision tuning and repairs.

Boise Shops

     Greenwoods Ski Haus, 2400 Bogus Basin Rd., Boise (208)342-6808
                   Boise's premier ski shop....providing service with style....professional custom bootfitting
                   and tune shop. Top of the line ski gear and clothing, Backcountry rentals too!


     Idaho Mountain Touring,
1310 W. Main Boise, ID 83702 (208) 336-3854
                         Boise's backcountry shop.....full line of new backcountry gear and rentals.

 

Things to do in the McCall area....

      McCallNordic.com - links to current nordic conditions/grooming reports

      Brundage.com - Brundage Mountain Ski Resort , Downhill Mountain Biking

      Blue Moon Yurts - Ski in-ski out ethnic dinner in a warm, mongolian yurt....the best dinner in town!
                               Call  Lisa or Bruce at 208-634-3111 for reservations. 

      Littleskihill.org - Little Ski Hill, McCall's local hill, Downhill & Cross Country skiing, night skiing,
                              Friday night dinners

      Ponderosa State Park - Cross Country trails, night skiing, Mountain Bike trails

      Salmon River Brewery - Local Brew's, Sushi Bar, & Live Music

      Canyonsinc.com - Raft & explore Idaho's Wilderness....
                             Experience a week long river trip down the Middle Fork or Main Salmon River 
                             with Team Canyons, now owned by long time guide Greg McFadden.

      Exodus Wilderness Adventures - Whitewater rafting, Salmon & Stealhead Fishing in Riggins, Idaho

      C.I.M.B.A. - Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association

      McCall Chamber of Commerce - 802 N. 3rd Street, McCall  (800) 260-5130



 
Places to stay in the McCall area.... 

        The Hub -  McCall's backcountry adventure center and our base of operations, in the heart
               of downtown McCall, rooms available for rent. 
 

        University of Idaho -  The McCall Field Campus has yurts and cabins for rent, very reasonable prices
               Breakfast and Lunch available

      2ndhomes.com - Planning to stay a while, Visit Steve or Cindy Jones for current information
               on local real estate.
 

        McCall Chamber of Commerce - 802 N. 3rd Street, McCall  (800) 260-5130

 
Need a place in Boise?

               Idahostel      Boises newest and first hostel....located right in downtown Boise    
 
Links to articles  about PPG....


Journey Online Magazine   Winter 2009   'Idaho's Andes' by Buddy Levy

Payette Loop         Winter 2009    'Backcountry Skiing in Idaho's West Central Mountains'

Idaho Statesman    Jan. 8, 2009    'Yurts make evenings in snow country cushy'


Kelly Handel Blog    Jan. 18, 2009  'Honeymoon in Idaho'
 
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