McCall Real Estate

	Recreation \| Resources
Link to vendors… McCall is as fun in the snow as it is in the sun. Alpine skiers and snowboarders can find variety in the groomed runs at our three local ski resorts, Brundage Mountain, Tamarack Resort and the Little Ski Hill while acres of backcountry skiing await the truly adventurous telemark skiers amongst us. Several local merchants rent skis, snowboards, and backcountry gear for those who want to demo cutting- edge technology or try a new sport. All of the ski resorts offer group lessons and personal instruction, and the McCall Ski Racing Team and McCall Nordic Ski Team encourage kids to learn excellent technique in a competitive, skill-based program that emphasizes fun. Nordic skiers enjoy a tremendous variety of terrain in the McCall area with the internationally-ranked courses at Ponderosa State Park providing challenge for every level of skate or classic skiing. Site of both the 1998 and 2002 USSA Nordic Junior Olympics, and the 2001 USSA Nordic Senior Nationals, Ponderosa State Park offers some of the country’s premier Nordic racing trails. In addition, you will find excellent Nordic skiing at the McCall Golf Course, Spring Mountain Ranch Golf Course, Jug Mountain Ranch Golf Course and Tamarack Resort. The Little Ski Hill, north of McCall, is home to the Payette Lakes Ski Club which grooms many kilometers of trails on rolling hills and sunny meadows all season in preparation for the annual Payette Lakes Ski Club Marathon held near the end of February. A biathlon range, a groomed dog loop,” and a T-bar lift at the Little Hill add variety to the options for Nordic and Alpine skiers. Snowmobile enthusiasts will find information about excellent trails, backcountry powder, and organized events at the McCall Snowmobile Association website. Children of all ages can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding, and dinners at The Activity Barn south of McCall. Snow Tubing on the Activity Barn’s gentle 700-foot hill is a local favorite for children and adults alike. In Ponderosa Park, the evenings belong to Blue Moon Outfitters who offer gourmet, world-cuisine meals in their Yurt under the pines. The Manchester Ice and Event Center is a new, enclosed skating rink which is open 7 days a week, providing hours of family entertainment. Regularly scheduled professional and local team hockey events are a great winter time activity.

	Recreation \| Resources
Link to vendors… Half of the land surrounding Payette Lake is public land with Ponderosa State Park located on a large peninsula in the middle of the lake. This 800 acre State Park offers camping, hiking, biking, beaches, and boat ramps to summer visitors and residents. The 2.3 million-acre Payette National Forest surrounds the area, offering more than 2,000 miles of roads, 2,100 miles of hiking trails, and 30 campgrounds amidst abundant wildlife and native plants. Along with endless wilderness solitude for hikers, rock climbers, and mountain bikers, the nearby Frank Church Wilderness of No Return entices backcountry pilots with secluded airstrips accessed from the McCall Municipal Airport. Warm weather backcountry recreation also includes four-wheel and two-wheel fun, excellent guided hunting & fly fishing trips, and unparalleled fishing in mountain lakes, crystal clear creeks, and hundreds of miles of wild rivers. Abundant mountain snows replenish Idaho rivers with unlimited recreational opportunities. Kayaking, jet boating, rafting, and drift boat adventures give visitors of all abilities access to some of the most beautiful backcountry in the western United States. Closer to town, Payette Lake offers swimming, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, and jet ski fun from the beaches and marinas that dot the shores. The May Hardware Marina is home to the private Mill Harbor Yacht Club which sponsors a full schedule of sailboat races throughout the summer. The Upper Payette River, flowing into the north end of Payette Lake at North Beach, is a tranquil, rippling canoe ride through moose, deer, and osprey habitat. In October, bright red Kokanee Salmon spawn in the shallow, clear waters of the Upper Payette River. Several new and established Golf Courses in the area offer a diverse range of playing choices to golf enthusiasts.