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CONTACTS: Scott Thomas, Whitetail Club, 208.634.7824, [email protected] Andrew Dodgen, Whitetail Club Realty, 208.634.1725, [email protected] Tony Harrison, Stoltz Marketing Group, 208.880.9814, [email protected]

DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUNDER

Charming central Idaho mountain-lake retreat Whitetail Club transforms traditional private-resort-community model

MCCALL, IDAHO (Oct. 27, 2010) — At a time Whitetail Club by the numbers when private resort communities throughout the United States and the world are Established ...... 2002 experiencing economic distress and dwindling Single-family home sites sold...... 19 membership, Whitetail Club is at the forefront Total acreage of Whitetail Club ...... 1,300 of delivering what today’s affluent market wants. In addition to offering a diverse and Number of holes on golf course...... 18 fully developed set of amenities — including a Total golf course length in yards ...... 7,200 championship Andy North golf course — this Golf course par rating...... 72 gated community in McCall, Idaho, is offering Golf course slope ...... 125 new cabin products and multiple membership Square footage of golf clubhouse ...... 3,500 options that are more in line with changing social trends. As a result, developer Joe Scott Square footage of Fish & Swim Club ...... 6,000 — the owner of Alscott Real Estate and the Square footage of athletic complex ...... 14,000 grandson of grocery store magnate Joe Workout stations in athletic complex ...... 14 Albertson — is transforming Whitetail Club Square footage of lakefront access ...... 3,500 into the Northwest’s most desirable, family friendly, year-round, mountain-lake resort Miles of adjacent snowmobile trails...... >500 community despite a very challenging and Miles of paved walking trails ...... 10 uncertain market sector. Miles of Nordic ski trails...... 5 Price range of single- While golf remains an important draw for new family home sites ...... $155,000 to $577,000 members and property owners, Scott says it is Price range of pre- not what truly distinguishes this private designed cabin homes . $650,000 to $695,000 community from other Northwest mountain resort clubs. “Whitetail Club combines championship golf, beachfront mountain-lake access, fully built member facilities and amenities, a wide array of onsite and offsite recreational opportunities, member activity programs, fantastic culinary experiences and more,” he says. “These attributes — along with our debt-free status, strong and financially stable ownership, first-class management team, and passion and commitment for McCall — positions Whitetail Club for sustainable growth and success.”

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Located just 100 miles north of Idaho’s state capitol of Boise, McCall is quickly gaining notoriety outside the Northwest for its world-class recreation and friendly, small-town atmosphere. The town is set on Payette Lake, a breathtakingly beautiful, glacially carved lake on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. Whitetail Club rests on 1,300 beautiful acres and is the area's only private club and community. With its 18-hole championship golf course, first-class facilities and access to stunning Payette Lake, Whitetail Club offers unsurpassed mountain-lake living and a generous package of amenities and year-round recreational opportunities for every age group.

The development is close to three major river systems and the finest and most plentiful natural hot springs in the lower 48. Whitetail Club is also adjacent to more than 500 miles of snowmobile trails and only 10 minutes from Brundage Mountain ski resort, which Ski Magazine says has “the best powder in North America” and which provides lift-assisted access to more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails.

Diverse, fully developed amenities Whitetail Club’s roads, infrastructure, and myriad recreational and social amenities are fully completed and ready for members to enjoy as they wish. They include: • Private, championship golf course — Designed by Roger Packard and two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North, Whitetail’s links are ranked by Golfweek Magazine as a Top 100 Best Course to Play in America. Also considered one of America’s 100 Greatest Courses by Golf Digest Magazine and an important link in the Idaho Golf Trail, this 18-hole, par-72 course extends 7,200 yards. Whitetail Club maintains a driving range, putting practice greens and chipping greens, as well as a 3,500-square-foot full-service clubhouse that boasts a pro shop, restaurant, lounge, outdoor patio, locker rooms, swing-training equipment and analysis tools, bag storage and stunning, panoramic views. • Unparalleled Payette Lake access — Whitetail Club maintains a private lakeside clubhouse on the southern shores of pristine Payette Lake. In addition, members have unfettered access to its sister property Shore Lodge’s 3,500 square feet of lakefront that includes a sandy beach, water trampoline, lakeside swimming pool and full-service marina. Whitetail Club members enjoy preferred boat slips at the latter facility. • Fish & Swim Club — This 6,000-square-foot, members-only clubhouse is the social hub of the community. In addition to offering indoor and outdoor dining and cocktails, it boasts a saltwater swimming pool, oversized spa, beach with fire pit, and stocked trout pond for fly and spin fishing. Kayaks and rowboats are available, and it’s also home to a game room with a pool table and board games, a kid’s activity room with toys and videogames, and first-class locker rooms. • Athletic Complex — Indoor tennis and basketball courts, fitness machines, free weights, and golf training equipment can be found in this 14,000-square-foot facility.

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• Other recreation and sports amenities — Whitetail Club maintains more than 10 miles of paved walking paths and a mountaintop yurt with a fire pit and scenic valley overlook. In the winter the community also offers 5 miles of Nordic ski trails, plus it is adjacent to more than 500 miles of snowmobile trails. Brundage Mountain is only 5 minutes away via the Shore Lodge shuttle, which is free to Whitetail Club members. • Fine dining — In addition to the golf clubhouse and the Fish & Swim Club, Whitetail Club members have immediate access to and enjoy discounts at three establishments at the development’s sister property, Shore Lodge. With panoramic lake views, The Narrows restaurant provides an unforgettable setting for an extraordinary meal. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are expertly prepared under the guidance of executive chef Eric Gruber, whose inventive style mixes Continental and Northwestern elements with fresh, seasonal, local and regional ingredients. From late spring to early fall, Lake Grill offers casual fare, lush landscaping, and gorgeous views of the lake from its sunny, tiered patio, with its Sunday breakfast buffets being especially popular. The Narrows Lounge offers great libations — including several taps from one of the local brewpubs — plus its own menu and panoramic lake views. • Kids camp — Whitetail Club members have access to Shore Lodge’s Camp Sharlie, which offers structured activities for children ages 4-13 seven days a week throughout the summer for harried parents in search of a much-needed reprieve. • World-class spa — Slated for completion in May 2011, The Spa at Shore Lodge will provide the boutique hotel’s guests and Whitetail Club members a chance to unwind and revive their body, mind, and spirit. Offering massages, facials, and an array of body- treatment services, the first-class day spa includes a full-service salon, individual and couples dry and wet treatment rooms, lounge facilities, deluge showers, an outdoor pool, and rock fountains in a serene setting.

Exciting, new cabin homes Whitetail Club recently introduced a series of elegant spec cabin homes that take advantage of both the stunning scenery and the temperate climate and feature generous outdoor spaces.

The first design is a 2,064-square-foot, two-story, two-bedroom home priced at $650,000. Boasting two master suites — one of which is on the main floor — with walk-in closets, his/her vanities, a soaker tub and shower, the well-appointed cabin is ideal for visiting couples. The open living space has a large, stone-covered fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, and the flow- through living, dining and kitchen areas are perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The second design is a 2,490-square-foot, two-story, three-bedroom home priced at $695,000. Featuring flow-through living, dining and kitchen areas and a large, stone-covered fireplace with built-in entertainment cabinets, this home also boasts vaulted ceilings that create a large, open- space feel. With a main-floor master suite that includes a walk-in closet, his/her vanities, a soaker tub and shower, the layout enables convenient, single-floor living that expands with two upstairs guest bedrooms.

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Both designs have an attached two-car garage, a mudroom between it and the house, and a bonus bay that provides extra room for recreational gear or a golf cart. Distinctive exterior features include a large covered front porch and rear patio, stone accents, cedar finishes, Andersen windows, and a Presidential lifetime roof.

Custom homesites A limited selection of 25 homesites offering golf, lake, and/or mountain views are available for owners who want to design and build their own custom home. They range from one-half acre to 2-1/2 acres in size and from $155,000 to $577,000 in price.

Multiple membership options The development also recently announced a new membership structure with plans that give nonresidents an opportunity to join the club and residents for whom the universe does not revolve around golf a less-expensive option. The new Whitetail Club membership structure has three distinct categories: • Resident Full membership — Designed for the avid golfer, Resident Full members enjoy priority tee times, 30-day advances on reservations, discounts on select pro shop items, preferred pricing on lessons and expanded guest-play privileges. Nonrefundable membership fees are $30,000 and monthly dues are $475 (with incentives to pay annually). • Resident Social/Sport membership — Ideal for homeowners who only golf occasionally, Resident Social/Sport members enjoy all the privileges of full club membership but can only golf the course 6 times per season and have certain limits on advance reservations and guest play. Nonrefundable membership fees are $15,000 and monthly dues are $270 (with incentives to pay annually) with a $300-per-quarter food-and-beverage minimum. • Nonresident Full membership — Offered by invitation only, Nonresident Full members enjoy full golf privileges and all the amenities and comforts of Whitetail Club no matter where they live. Nonrefundable membership fees are $30,000 and monthly dues are $475 (with incentives to pay annually).

Connect with Whitetail Club • On the Web — Visit www.WhitetailClub.com for more information • On Facebook — Find the development at www.facebook.com/whitetailclub • Via email — Email [email protected] for more information • Via phone — Call Whitetail Club Realty at 877.634.1725 (toll free) or 208.315.1914 • In person — Visit Whitetail Club at 501 W. Lake St., McCall, ID 83638

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MCCALL BACKGROUNDER Central Idaho mountain-lake resort community McCall is an extraordinary and increasingly popular vacation destination MCCALL, Idaho (Oct. 27, 2010) — Sun Valley may be Idaho’s most famous winter and McCall, Idaho, by the numbers summer playground, but people in the know Founded...... 1891 throughout the Northwest flock to McCall, a Population (2000 U.S. Census) ...... 2,084 resort community on the shores of beautiful Latitude...... 44.911 Payette Lake on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. The community was named after Longitude...... –116.097 Tom and Louisa McCall, who arrived in 1891 Elevation in feet...... 5,013 as homesteaders and traded a team of horses Restaurants within city limits ...... >30 for the 160 acres of land around which the Chair lifts at Brundage Mountain ...... 5 town is centered. Still retaining its laid-back Brundage’s annual snowfall in inches .....>300 charm, McCall is only a two-hour drive north Brundage’s summit elevation in feet...... 7,640 from Boise, the state capitol. Brundage’s base elevation in feet...... 5,840 McCall is known for its mild summers and Brundage’s vertical drop in feet ...... 1,800 fantastic winters. During the summer, Payette Brundage’s inbounds skiing acreage ...... 1,500 Lake and nearby rivers offer activities like Brundage’s guided cat skiing acreage.....19,000 swimming, fishing, boating, waterskiing, and Payette National Forest’s acreage ....>2,300,000 whitewater sports. It also is a Shangri-la for hiking, golfing, biking, horseback riding, and Miles of groomed snowmobile trails ...... >500 camping. Winter visitors enjoy snow sports like Nearby high-mountain lakes...... >400 skiing, tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, and Miles from Boise via car ...... 107 snowmobiling. Renowned Brundage Mountain Miles from Portland via car...... 458 ski resort is only 10 minutes from McCall, and Miles from Reno via car...... 528 the surrounding backcountry boasts more than Miles from Salt Lake City via car...... 449 500 miles of snowmobile trails. Miles from Seattle via car ...... 532 While it is home to many noteworthy events, Major airlines with service to Boise...... 7 McCall presents two annual signature celebrations. The first is a 10-day revel called the McCall Winter Carnival that was named one of the Top 100 Events In North America in 1986 by the American Bus Association. Although McCall resident and Olympic ski champion Cory Engen conceived the festival in 1924 as a way for locals to beat the winter blues, it has grown into a massive soirée that attracts visitors and amateur and professional snow sculptors from throughout the world. It transforms downtown into a fairytale- like winter wonderland via the Idaho Snow Sculpting Championship, and the affair also features parades, a hairy-legs contest, snowshoe golf, dances, dogsledding demos, ice-skating, and hockey.

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The town’s other signature celebration is its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Trekking to McCall for the holiday to watch the town’s spectacular pyrotechnics presentation over Payette Lake has become a beloved tradition for thousands of visitors.

McCall has many noteworthy facilities — chief among them the iconic Shore Lodge. Nestled on the southwestern shore of Payette Lake and one mile from downtown, the resort was established in 1948 and ushered in the transformation of the community from a dying timber town to a vibrant tourist destination. Across the street is the resort’s 1,300-acre sister property, Whitetail Club, which boasts a private, championship golf course designed by Roger Packard and two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North that’s ranked by Golfweek Magazine as a Top 100 Best Course to Play in America. The private, gated community’s amenities are fully developed, and it is becoming one of the Northwest’s most desirable, family friendly, year-round, mountain-lake resort developments.

Completed in summer 2003 at a cost of $6.2 million, the nonprofit Manchester Ice & Event Centre offers an NHL-size ice-skating rink in the middle of downtown McCall that is open year round and overlooks Payette Lake and the surrounding mountains. In addition to hosting skating activities, the facility rents and sharpens skates, offers private lessons, and operates an arcade and snack bar. With grandstand seating for up to 650 people, the rink also stages special events.

The city is also home to Harshman Skate Park — which is Idaho’s largest dedicated boarding facility and was commemorated in August 2006 by skateboard legend Tony Hawk. The McCall Smokejumper Base is one of only eight such training installations operated by the U.S. Forest Service nationwide, and it provides free tours during the winter every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 p.m. if staff is available. They suggest calling (208) 634-0390 the morning of the tour to confirm it’s still on. The McCall Fish Hatchery — one of 19 such facilities the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game runs statewide — is fun to tour, too, and is open to visitors year round from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Other local attractions include the Central Idaho Cultural Center, the Valley County Museum, and the McCall Visitor Center, plus the beautiful downtown district counts a growing array of art galleries, antique stores, gift shops, and clothing and sporting goods retailers among its merchants. There’s even an old-fashioned drugstore with an antique soda fountain. Downtown McCall also boasts more than 30 restaurants and cocktail lounges — including two brewpubs — that serve everything from family fare and quick meals to ethnic food and fine cuisine. The beauty of McCall, Payette Lake, and the Payette National Forest drew attention from Hollywood in 1938 when the motion picture “Northwest Passage” starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, and Walter Brennan was filmed here. Released in 1940 and nominated for an Academy Award, the movie tells the tale of two friends who join the elite force Major Rogers’ Rangers during the French and Indian War. Several celebrities and business moguls call McCall home, too, including the family of billionaire potato magnate J.R. Simplot, which maintains a gorgeous, sprawling compound on the west side of the lake. The town is also home to many past winter Olympic athletes, plus Barbara Morgan — a local elementary school teacher who became the first teacher to go into space — has resided here since 1975.

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Payette Lake The glacier-carved Payette Lake has inviting, sandy beaches, and its crystal-clear waters support a slew of summer sports. Waterskiing — especially on the legendary early morning “Payette glass” — is one of the most beloved activities, and the lake’s still waters and warm summer breezes also make it a sailing paradise. Visitors also can discover secluded coves and other hidden wonders the lake has to offer — many of which make ideal picnic sites — via canoe, kayak, or Jet Ski. The easy swim out to the water trampoline at Ponderosa State Park is well worth the effort, yielding fun, refreshing bounces into the lake during the dog days of summer. Great swimming and sunbathing can be had on the north end of the lake, too, at North Beach State Park, which also boasts a boat ramp and offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboat rentals. Visitors can also rent boats and personal watercraft or launch their own crafts downtown at Mile High Marina. There are plenty of activities to pursue around Payette Lake that don’t involve venturing out upon or into the water. Ample campsites are strewn with beautiful conifers and spruce and wildlife is abundant. There are plenty of fun places to take a stroll — including the lush Charlie’s Gardens off Warren Wagon Rd. or the infamous Red Dot Trail up by Paradise Point. Many visitors drive, cycle, and bike the Payette Lake Loop that follows Warren Wagon Rd. and circles around and across the Payette River and back to town — a CD auto tour for which is available from the Payette National Forest’s McCall District Ranger Office. Brundage Mountain Tucked away just eight miles northwest of McCall at the edge of the Payette National Forest, Brundage Mountain offers skiers 1,500 acres of lift-served terrain with an 1,800-feet vertical drop. In the summer it gives mountain bikers lift-assisted access to more than 20 miles of trails. Visitors can also snowshoe or hike through the surrounding forest, or they can kick back or dance while enjoying a summer concert at the resort, which opened in 1961. According to Ski Magazine, Brundage Mountain is home to “the best powder in North America.” It receives nearly 400 inches of annual snowfall and boasts spectacular terrain and primarily west- facing slopes in an uncrowded setting. The family owned resort, operated by descendents of early McCall pioneers, added two new chairlifts in 2007, bringing the total to five. The DeBoer family also runs a guided backcountry Sno-Cat ski-tour business with access to more than 19,000 acres of fresh powder. Nearby Little Bear Basin has 30 kilometers of groomed cross-county ski trails, and Jug Mountain Ranch welcomes dogs on its Nordic trail system. And just outside McCall on Highway 55 along the way to Brundage Mountain is the 76-acre, community-supported Little Ski Hill. It opened in 1937 as a diversion for local forest workers and was the second ski area established in Idaho after Sun Valley, which opened a year earlier. It currently operates a T-bar surface lift and has a vertical drop of 405 feet.

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Ponderosa State Park Home to some of the largest old-growth trees in the western United States, Ponderosa State Park is a 1,515-acre peninsula jutting into Payette Lake less than two miles from downtown. Established in 1965, the park boasts a scenic overlook at Osprey Point that affords a spectacular view of the lake, plus it offers sandy beaches, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, guided walks with park naturalists, evening campfire programs, and onsite campgrounds, cabins, and group shelters. The park’s North Beach Unit, mentioned earlier, maintains a boat ramp and offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboat rentals.

Winter visitors can follow the park’s winter hiking trail, snowshoe, and Nordic and skate ski a dozen miles of groomed cross-country trails underneath the old growths. In partnership with the city, the park even hosted the 2008 Masters World Cup — an unofficial world championship for veteran cross-country skiers held by the World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association. For those who enjoy making tracks underneath the stars, Blue Moon Outfitters serves up unique, festive, multi-course dining experience that blend New World cuisine, ethnic food, and liberal servings of hot mulled wine in between the one-mile, guided ski or snowshoe trek to and from its spacious, cozy yurt.

Untamed wilderness and abundant wildlife Surrounded by national forests, McCall serves as a convenient trailhead to some of the best hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, geocaching, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the Gem State. Visitors can book guided tours of the interior or snowmobile, drive, motorcycle, or bike along lengthy, scenic stretches of meandering country roads.

The Payette National Forest surrounding McCall encompasses 2.3 million acres, and its dynamic landscape ranges from dry desert grasslands to heavily forested expanses and mountain peaks reaching elevations of nearly 9,500 feet above sea level. It is the most sizable component in the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness Area, which is the largest designated primitive area in the lower 48 states.

Granite basins cradling about 400 pristine alpine lakes make the forest and its drainages an ichthyologic utopia that should be on every angler’s “bucket list.” More than 40 species of fish inhabit area waters and range from smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish to trout, perch, steelhead, Chinook salmon, and even white sturgeon. Many developed campsites can be found close to hot fishing spots, and guided trips are also available for more remote experiences.

Roughly 300 species of mammals and birds inhabit the Payette National Forest. Deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, coyotes, bobcats, and apex predators like mountain lions, bear, and wolves are among the larger forest denizens. Smaller forest residents include foxes, river otters, snowshoe hares, marmots, blue jays, osprey, and herons. Rare birds include the bald eagle, harlequin duck, spruce and blue grouse, calliope and rufous hummingbirds, red-naped and Williamson’s sapsuckers, black and Vaux’s swifts, three types of woodpeckers, pine grosbeaks, both crossbills, and flammulated, northern pygmy, great gray, and boreal owls.

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Eight species of conifers — Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, grand fir, Western Larch, Lodgepole Pine, Englemann Spruce, subalpine fir, and Whitebark Pine — make their home in the Payette National Forest, too. And the grass and shrub communities are dominated by Idaho fescue, bluebunch wheatgrass, stiff sagebrush, mountain big sagebrush, and bitterbrush. In addition, more than 1,500 wildflowers and plants — including at least 38 rare species — grow and bloom from early March through late September.

Several other national forests are adjacent to the Payette, including the Boise National Forest to the south, the Salmon-Challis National Forest to the east, and the Nez Perce National Forest to the north. And on the Payette National Forest’s western flank lies Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area — renowned for the deepest river gorge in North America. In some places along the eastern rim, visitors can gaze down at the winding Snake River a mile and a half below or across the 10-mile-wide chasm into the neighboring state of Oregon and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. World-class whitewater With three major river systems nearby, McCall and the surrounding area offer exceptional choices when it comes to extreme water sports. Plunging 7,900 feet, Idaho’s Hells Canyon along the Snake River is deeper than the Grand Canyon. Idaho’s Salmon River — known as the “River of No Return” because of its difficult passage — is the nation’s longest free-flowing river that heads and flows within a single state. And the Payette River has several stretches and forks that offer a wide range of experiences from relaxed family floats down the Cabarton Run of the North Fork to an adrenalin-filled rollercoaster ride down the South Fork. Lessons and guided one-day and overnight kayak and raft trips are available on all three rivers throughout the summer, with many outfitters offering gourmet meals and first-class service and amenities. In addition, several jet boat tours operate on the Snake and the Salmon. The hot springs capitol of America One of the most seismically active regions in the country, Idaho is home to more hot springs than any other state and boasts about 130 soakable pools out of some 340 total. McCall is close to around 30 of these geothermal mineral baths, many of which rest on federal lands and are thus open to the public.

Founded in the 1870s, Burgdorf Hot Springs is one of the oldest developed hot springs in the state and only about 45 miles northeast of McCall near the historic ghost town of Warren. It features a steamy, 6-feet-by-6-feet spring-box pool at 113 degrees Fahrenheit and a 50-feet-by-85-feet pool ranging from 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit. Both are outdoors and have sandy bottoms. Electricity- free cabins are available for rental and come with a wood stove and oil lamp, and visitors intending to spend the night need to bring cooking equipment, food, and any other supplies. A resident elk herd completes the rustic atmosphere.

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The holy grail of Idaho’s commercial mineral springs, Gold Fork Hot Springs is about 20 miles southeast of McCall near Donnelly. The water is renowned for its exceptional quality and healing properties, possessing intense alkalinity levels and high concentrations of other minerals that rejuvenate the skin and relax the body. The facility maintains six separate, tiered, gravity-fed outdoor pools of varying sizes and temperatures that range from hot to cool and achieve complete flow through in four hours. The decks are composed of all-natural wood, and the retreat’s pools — one of which has a sandy bottom — are lined with river rock.

Zim’s Hot Springs is another noteworthy privately owned soaking option. Located 16 miles northwest of McCall just past the town of New Meadows, Zim’s has two outdoor pools fed by natural mineral water from an artesian well that is cooled by the waters of the Little Salmon River. The soaking pool maintains a temperature range of 103-106 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Olympic-size swimming pool ranges between 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Further reading • Whitetail Club — www.whitetailclub.com • Shore Lodge — www.shorelodgemccall.com • McCall Chamber of Commerce — www.mccallchamber.org • Brundage Mountain — www.brundage.com • Hell’s Canyon Raft — www.hellscanyonraft.com • Payette National Forest & McCall Ranger District — www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette • Ponderosa State Park — http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ponderosa.aspx • Hot springs — www.idahohotsprings.com • Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association — www.ioga.org

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OUTDOOR RECREATION BACKGROUNDER

Myriad mountain adventures abound in McCall, Idaho

MCCALL, IDAHO (Oct. 27, 2010) — McCall is a four-season mountain resort town located just two hours north of Boise, Idaho, on the shores of Payette Lake. With roots in mining and logging, McCall has emerged as a preferred vacation and second-home-ownership destination for people from around the country. And no wonder — outdoor enthusiasts come for the skiing, miles of summer hiking and winter cross-country trails, lake boating, fishing, golf, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and biking. Events like the long running Winter Carnival have become grand traditions for visitors and locals alike.

A vast wilderness awaits you Uniquely situated in the heart of Payette National Forest, McCall provides prime access to the largest area of protected wilderness in the continental US. There are more than 2.3 million acres filled with lush forests, deep river gorges and glacial lakes — all perched atop the Idaho Batholith, the largest body of granite in the country. Glaciers played a key role in shaping the terrain in and around McCall. Payette Lake and the many alpine lakes nearby were all formed by glacial erosion and melt water.

You may encounter upwards of 300 species of birds and animals in dense forests and amid wide river plains filled with more than 30 rare varieties of plants and wildflowers. Six nearby campgrounds are excellent starting points for outdoor vacation adventures. Plus McCall is centrally located to embark on trips to Hells Canyon — the nation’s deepest — and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness — the largest designated wilderness area in the lower 48 states.

Any time of year is a fantastic time to visit McCall. Temperate and sunny summers are a great time to go whitewater rafting, fishing, horseback riding, or to enjoy the miles of bike paths. During fall the colors are vibrant, the afternoon temperatures are still warm, and the crowds are gone, making the area a hiking and wildlife-watching paradise. And after basking in the summer sun, Payette Lake is at its warmest temperature of the year.

Winter brings the highest snowfall depths in the state for optimal snow-sport enjoyment. With hundreds of miles of trails nearby, hikers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers have a lot to explore. Spring is capricious — sometimes it arrives late and we enjoy an extended spring-ski season, and sometimes it comes early and you start seeing roof racks sporting summer gear well before Memorial Day.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES The temperate climate and abundance of family and outdoor activities has made McCall one of the most popular retreats in the Northwest during the summer.

Payette Lake has always been the big draw for locals and vacationers. At more than 6 miles in length, it has become a water-sports mecca for power boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing and kayaking. A number of local outfitters provide watercraft rentals, or you can take a scenic guided cruise.

Being surrounded by thousands of acres of protected wilderness makes McCall a favorite destination for hiking, horseback riding and camping. Nearly 100 backcountry mountain lakes make spectacular destinations for overnight fishing trips. Running through these lands are majestic river canyons, including Hells Canyon — the nation’s deepest river gorge. Plan a day trip or a weeklong adventure on some of the most exhilarating whitewater rafting in the world.

And there is much more, including lift-assisted mountain biking at Brundage Mountain, golfing at five area courses, events like the Classic Boat Show at Shore Lodge Marina, the weekend farmers markets, and USGA Amateur Qualifier at Whitetail Club.

Lake sports In McCall, you’re just steps away from the crystal-clear waters of scenic Payette Lake and the abundance of water sports that come with it. • Sailing — The still waters and warm summer breezes make Payette Lake a sailing paradise. Rent a sailboat for the day or charter a captained vessel for a romantic sunset cruise. • Waterskiing — Waterskiing is one of Payette Lake’s most renowned activities. Bring your ski boat, dock it in a preferred slip at Shore Lodge Marina and enjoy the legendary early morning “Payette glass.” • Jet skiing — Personal jet-ski rentals are available at multiple locations in McCall. Take one out for a spin and discover secluded coves and other hidden wonders Payette Lake has to offer. • Canoeing and kayaking — Set a more relaxing pace in your own kayak. Or share a canoe with your sweetheart and find a scenic picnic spot on the shoreline of Ponderosa State Park.

Fishing Fishing the lakes and rivers of Idaho should be on every angler’s lifetime list. Arrange a guided trip to the nearby Salmon and Snake Rivers to fly fish for smallmouth bass and the famous Chinook salmon. Or hike to one of nearly 100 mountain lakes for a peaceful day on your float tube.

Hiking McCall serves as a trailhead to some of the best hiking in the Gem State. Whether it’s a walk through a granite basin or a trek to a lake on a nearby peak in the Payette Mountains, you’ll find plenty of paths to stretch your legs.

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Biking Mountain biking has gained quite a following in McCall. Rent or bring your own bike and hit the trails, or head to the local ski areas for lift-assisted biking to enjoy more of those exhilarating downhill runs. Long stretches of country roads make for relaxing riding on your road bike.

Horseback riding Enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area on horseback. Guided tours and lessons are available.

River recreation With three major river systems nearby, McCall offers virtually unlimited choices when it comes to river recreation. Enjoy everything from an afternoon family float down the Cabarton run of the North Fork of the Payette River to a heart-thumping ride through the Canyon section of the South Fork of the Payette River. • Kayaking — Whether you’re just picking up a new sport or are a seasoned kayaker, kayak instruction and guided trips on the Salmon, Snake and Payette Rivers are available throughout the summer. Learn the basics or hone your skills on some of the most talked about whitewater in the country. • Whitewater rafting — In McCall, you have access many of Idaho’s famous river runs and guided trips. From the Snake River to the Salmon, you can experience a truly world-class whitewater adventure.

WINTER ACTIVITIES McCall offers countless opportunities for winter recreation. Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tubing and sledding are all big draws. There are three downhill ski areas within a few miles of downtown: • The Little Ski Hill lives up to its name, offering a T-bar and 405 vertical feet, but it stands tall with illuminated ski runs and its 30K of cross-country ski trails. • Brundage Mountain ski resort — just 10 minutes north of town — averages more than 300 inches of snow a year and offers snowcat trips into the powdery backcountry. • Tamarack Resort, 20 miles south of McCall, has closed for the time being although we look forward to their return and the 2,600 feet of vertical terrain and amazing mountain bike trail system.

In 2008, the prestigious Masters World Cup Nordic Ski Championships were held at Ponderosa State Park with rave reviews from the thousands of elite racers and fans that came here from around the world. In addition, McCall was honored to host the snowshoeing events for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

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Snow sports In the mountains of Central Idaho, you can pretty much count on skiing, riding and playing in the best snow in the state — and arguably the best in the lower 48. With so much to offer, snow-sports lovers from around the country descend upon McCall — the Northwest’s best kept secret. • Alpine skiing — Home to “the best powder in North America,” according to Ski Magazine, Brundage Mountain offers spectacular terrain in an uncrowded setting. Just 5 miles north of the Lodge, there are runs for everyone. Or you can opt for a backcountry snowcat tour. • Nordic skiing — Tour or skate ski miles of scenic, groomed cross-country ski trails throughout the McCall area. Ski through the old-growth forest at Ponderosa State Park or tackle the 30K of trails at Little Bear Basin. • Snowmobiling — Looking for an adrenaline rush? Suit up and enjoy the ride on 500 miles of groomed trails that go through some of the Northwest’s most stunning and remote country. • Snowshoeing — Enjoy the beauty of McCall at a more leisurely pace on snowshoes. Ponderosa State Park has a winter hike and Jug Mountain Ranch welcomes dogs on their Nordic trail system.

HOT SPRINGS Idaho is home to some of the most soothing and well-developed hot springs in the Northwest. From McCall, you can find yourself soaking at a number of pools within a short drive regardless of the season. • Burgdorf Hot Springs — One of the oldest hot springs in the state, Burgdorf is worth the drive. Approximately 30 miles from McCall, there are cabins for rent and a resident elk herd that adds to the rustic atmosphere. • Gold Fork Hot Springs — Just outside Donnelly, Gold Fork has several pools of varying degrees of heat in a scenic backcountry setting. • Zim’s Hot Springs — Located in New Meadows north of McCall, Zim’s has an Olympic- sized, spring-fed pool kept at a cozy 93 degrees.

SHOPPING, DINING AND EVENTS GALORE Since the heyday of the mining and logging boom faded into the history books, the natural beauty and attraction of Payette Lake transformed McCall into a popular vacation spot. A walkable downtown features numerous shops, restaurants, spas and galleries to enjoy.

Such long-running events as the Winter Carnival and Independence Day gala have become very popular with locals and visitors alike. At the former event, parades, snow-sculpting contests, rounds of snowshoe golf, and live music concerts have been a tradition for more than four decades. The latter observation begins at noon and culminates in a massive fireworks display over Payette Lake at dusk.

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Other noteworthy events include a classic boat show presented by The Payette Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society at Shore Lodge, antique car shows, farmer’s markets, barn dances and the USGA Amateur Qualifier at Whitetail Club.

EXPLORE SOME MORE ONLINE • Whitetail Club — www.whitetailclub.com • Shore Lodge — www.shorelodgemccall.com • McCall Chamber of Commerce — www.mccallchamber.org • Brundage Mountain — www.brundage.com • Hell’s Canyon Raft — www.hellscanyonraft.com • Payette National Forest & McCall Ranger District — www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette • Ponderosa State Park — http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ponderosa.aspx • Hot springs — www.idahohotsprings.com • Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association — www.ioga.org

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Whitetail Club’s mountain-lake community has many stories to tell • Transforming the traditional model of the private golf-club experience — At a time when private clubs everywhere are experiencing economic distress and dwindling membership, Whitetail Club is at the forefront of delivering what today’s affluent market wants. In addition to offering a diverse and fully developed set of amenities and mountain-lake access, this gated community in McCall, Idaho, is offering new cabin products and multiple membership options that are more in line with changing social trends. Furthermore, the development enjoys debt- free status and strong, financially stable ownership, positioning Whitetail Club for sustainable growth and success. • Undiscovered destination — A mountain-resort community nestled on the shores of beautiful Payette Lake in the midst of the majestic Central Mountains of Idaho, McCall is an ideal gateway to myriad outdoor recreation opportunities, and Whitetail Club makes the perfect base camp. Resting on 1,300 beautiful acres, Whitetail Club is the area's only private club and community. With its 18-hole championship golf course, access to stunning Payette Lake and the Shore Lodge Marina, and first-class, fully developed amenities, Whitetail Club offers unsurpassed mountain-lake living and year-round recreational opportunities for all ages. • Fond memories of McCall foster developer’s commitment to Whitetail Club — The family of Whitetail Club owner Joe Scott built a home in McCall in the 1950s, and he has fond childhood memories of water skiing and snow skiing there. The grandson of grocery store magnate Joe Albertson and a member of the board of directors of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, Mr. Scott is transforming Whitetail Club into the Northwest’s most desirable, family friendly, year-round, mountain-lake resort community despite a very challenging and uncertain market sector. With deep Idaho roots and a love for McCall, Mr. Scott has the personal commitment, credibility, and financial strength to ensure Whitetail Club remains a thriving, vital community for many generations to come. • Winter wonderland — Only 10 minutes away from Brundage Mountain — home to what Ski Magazine describes as “the best powder in North America” — and with access to hundreds of miles of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, Whitetail Club and McCall are paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. For those needing to relax after playing in the snow all day, McCall is close to the best and the most plentiful hot springs in the lower 48 states. And for those who don’t want to stray from Whitetail Club, the development boasts an indoor saltwater swimming pool and oversized spa.

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• Closest Rocky Mountain ski resort to the Puget Sound — McCall, Idaho, is arguably the westernmost Rocky Mountain ski resort in the lower 48 and the only such resort within a day’s drive of the Puget Sound. And Whitetail Club, as the area’s only private club and community, offers unparalleled access to Rocky Mountain adventure. Only 10 minutes away from Brundage Mountain ski resort — home to what Ski Magazine describes as “the best powder in North America” — and immediately adjacent to hundreds of miles of snowmobile and cross- country ski trails, Whitetail Club is the ideal base camp from which to experience everything McCall has to offer. • Vacation homes that won’t break the bank — Want true value in today’s resort real estate offerings? Give McCall, Idaho — one of the Northwest’s best-kept vacation secrets — a try. Whitetail Club, the area’s only private club and community, recently introduced new, handcrafted cabin homes and multiple membership options that are more in line with changing social and economic trends. In addition to an private 18-hole championship golf course, Whitetail Club’s offerings include mountain-view and lake-view homesites and a wide array of fully-developed amenities. • Family friendly vacation destination — An all-season tourist destination on the shores of the stunningly beautiful Payette Lake, McCall, Idaho, is a terrific travel destination for families. And as the area’s only private club and community, Whitetail Club offers unparalleled access to adventure. Outdoor recreational opportunities in the area are boundless, plus Whitetail Club boasts premium access to Payette Lake beachfront and Shore Lodge Marina, a 6,000- square-foot Fish & Swim Club, a 14,000-square-foot Athletic Complex, and a private golf course that’s ranked among America’s finest links. In addition, Whitetail Club members have access to Shore Lodge’s Camp Sharlie, which offers structured activities for children ages 4-13 seven days a week throughout the summer for harried parents in search of a much-needed reprieve. • Cowboys and Indians — McCall enjoys a rich, Western legacy as a hub for Native Americans and mountain men. Three tribes — the Tukuaduka Shoshone, the Sheepeaters (a sub-band of the Shoshone), and the Nez Perce — inhabited the land primarily during the summer, plus McCall is about 60 miles south of where Chief Joseph’s Nez Perce War began at White Bird Hill. In the 1800s, the nomadic French Canadian fur trapper Francois Payette, for whom the Payette River and Payette Lake are named, roamed the area alongside other mountain men like Jim Bridger, Peter Skene Ogden, and Jedidiah Smith. Mining, timber, and farming opportunities drew settlers to an idyllic mountain-lake community whose economy is now based largely on tourism. • Wondrous whitewater — With the world-renowned Snake, Salmon, and Payette river systems nearby, McCall and Whitetail Club are next door to some of the best extreme water sports on the planet. Only an hour away from put-ins on the Salmon and the Payette and 3 hours away from the launch on the Snake, Valley County is also home to five premiere river outfitters.

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• Hot Springs, U.S.A. — Idaho is home to more hot springs than any other state and boasts about 130 soakable pools out of almost 350 total springs. McCall is close to around 30 of these geothermal mineral baths, many of which rest on federal lands and are open to the public. Whitetail Club makes an excellent base camp for exploring these natural hot springs. And for those who don’t want to stray from the community, the development offers an indoor saltwater swimming pool and oversized spa. Plus Whitetail Club members enjoy access to Shore Lodge’s two large hot tubs, one of which is surrounded by river rock. • Buy-local dining trends — Locally sourcing ingredients is an increasingly popular restaurant trend and an approach that is central to the philosophy of the food and beverage department at Whitetail Club in McCall, Idaho, and its sister property, the historic Shore Lodge resort. Eric Gruber, executive chef for both properties, bases the restaurants’ menus on entrees and sides that boast seasonal and regional ingredients, creating such unforgettable fare as grass-fed lamb from eastern Idaho with mountain huckleberries picked right in McCall. “If you take the philosophy of finding the best, local products and building a menu around those items,” Chef Gruber says, “you really can’t go wrong.” The move is already garnering attention — Big Sky Journal gave The Narrows restaurant, the fine-dining establishment shared by the two properties, a glowing review in its August issue and BehindTheKnife.com, a website about chefs’ arsenal of tools and the stories behind them, appointed Chef Gruber to its advisory board. In addition, Every Day With Rachael Ray published his recipe for rosemary blue cheese mashed potatoes in its November 2010 issue and an upcoming edition of National Culinary Review, the official magazine of the American Culinary Federation, is featuring his recipe for nouvelle three-cheese grilled cheese sandwiches.

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