Trailblazer - February 2024

Culinary Experiences for Foodies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Director’sNote Note Director’s

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Eat, Drink& &Chill Chill Eat, Drink

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WinterSignature Signature Winter

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Deck OnOn Deck

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RoundUp Up Round

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Take Note Take Note

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Real Estate Real Estate

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DIRECTOR'S NOTE

Dear Whitetail Club Membership, As many of you experienced firsthand, January brought us unseasonably warm temperatures. With early February forecasts showing more of the same, we may be unable to maintain the winter amenities for member use. We will monitor this daily.

The weather could affect a few scheduled clinics, specifically our Skate Skills & Skate Ski programs. As we near the scheduled dates, we'll contact the membership should we need to reschedule.

As we experience cooler temperatures and more snow accumulation, we look forward to providing a more consistent experience with these fantastic seasonal amenities. Stay tuned for updates.

Join us at the annual Winter Signature event, scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, for a live-action evening of the game of Clue. Guests will work together to investigate a murder and uncover clues about the killer, their motives, and other key pieces of evidence.

By the night's end, your team will try to guess who did it, how they did it, and why. A team of professional actors will facilitate this Murder Mystery party, and the event is open to members and their guests.

And though family-friendly, this event is recommended for ages 13 and up. Contact Amanda at the Concierge desk today for questions or to confirm your participation.

Speaking of Amanda, last week we hosted our annual employee appreciation event where we recognized all team members nominated this past year for Employee of the Month or Manager of the Quarter. In addition, we also announced both our 2023 Employee of the Year & Manager of the Year recipients. I am thrilled that Amanda Callahan, Whitetail Club Concierge, was awarded the 2023 Employee of the Year.

Nick Korthals, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, was recognized as our 2023 Manager of the Year.

I couldn't be more proud of our Whitetail Club team. Simply amazing.

As shared in an email from Tom Garcia, I recently accepted a position with Martis Camp, a private club and residential community in Truckee, California. Robert and I will be leaving McCall later this month to relocate. I struggle to describe how much my time here at Whitetail Club, working with this incredible team, and being a part of this special mountain town has meant to me. I will be eternally grateful for the personal and professional growth opportunities it has provided.

Change is hard, and I find that the unknown is scary, but I am excited for this next chapter and confident (without a doubt) that the future of Whitetail Club is bright. A sincere thank you to the entire membership for your support over these last ten years, and I look forward to our paths crossing again…hopefully in the not-too-distant future.

Take great care.

Jocelyn Kidd, CCM

Club Director | 208.630.0216

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inter in McCall means skiing, ice skating, snowmobiles, and new culinary experiences. And while some events are in the warmth of the indoors, others embrace the cooler temperatures with experiences that bring us outdoors.

January had two chill-worthy events: the first of the Winter Yurt Dinner Series and the Ice Bar Member Mixer at the clubhouse. For those who joined the fun, we look forward to hosting you again, and to everyone else...don't let this season pass you by. Here's a taste of what's in the food & drink forecast in the months ahead.

February 2nd

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Meet us at The Bar in Shore Lodge to sample tastings and specialty cocktails from 3-6pm.

Make your reservations now to treat yourself, and your date to a special pre-fixe menu only served at Narrow's Steakhouse. on Valentine's Day. (* Note: Clubhouse is closed this evening.)

Whistle Pig Happy Hour

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Underground Dinner Shhh...we are sweeping guests away to an undisclosed location for a dining experience set in an unconventional locale.

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Super Bowl Specials Join the watch party with an elevated menu inspired by game day favorites. A special menu will be offered at The Bar and the clubhouse.

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Valentine's Day Special at Narrow's Steakhouse

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Winter Yurt Dinner Series - 2 This experience starts with a snowshoe trek to the Yurt. Once inside, cozy up with cocktails and a 4-course dinner. A new menu is created for each series.

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Winter Signature Event - Murder Mystery Dinner This is a dinner party like no other. Dress in your best masquerade attire and get immersed in a live-action game of Clue, set around a 4-course dinner.

EAT DRINK & Chill Friday & Saturday Experience the Ice Bar at the clubhouse!

March 1st

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Meet us at The Bar in Shore Lodge to sample tastings and specialty cocktails from 3-6 pm.

We've got you covered. Get your annual fix of Guinness, corn beef, and cabbage.

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Chef is taking us to 'Thailand' for a first hand lesson on preparing summer rolls, Shrimp pad thai, mango sticky rice, and more.

Sample something new at the clubhouse every last Saturday of the month.

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Easter Brunch and Hunt

44 North Happy Hour

Members-Only Cooking Class

Winter Yurt Dinner Series-3 Last chance this season to experience this adventure culinary mash-up!

St Patrick's Day Special

Complimentary Wine Tasting

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Easter is early this year, so be sure to make your reservations for this family-friendly tradition.

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JOIN US AT THE 2024 WINTER SIGNATURE EVENT FOR A

MASQUER ADE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

AND A LIVE-ACTION EVENING OF THE GAME CLUE.

This promises to be a one-of-a-kind dinner party as a fictitious murder is on the menu for the evening, and guests will need to work together to investigate and uncover clues about the killer’s motive and other critical pieces of evidence.

Don’t let your guard down, as a guest may be a suspect.

To deepen the sense of intrigue and suspense, guests will be asked to don a 1920s-era masquerade costume.

This event is open to Members and Guests and is highly recommended for ages 13+.

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PROMPTLY AT 6PM

CLUBHOUSE

$150 ++ PER PERSON

RSVP: FEBRUARY 7 BY CALLING THE CLUB CONCIERGE AT 208.630.0245

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ON DECK

THIS MONTH

Whistle Pig Happy Hour

Sledding Party

02.02 | 3-6pm | Tastings and specialty drinks at The Bar

02.18 | 11am – 2pm | $35++ | rsvp 02.10 | 208.630.0245

Underground Dinner 02.03 | 5 – 9pm | $150* | waitlist | 208.630.0245 See pages 5-7.

Skate Ski Clinic – Ladies Only 02.03 | 1 - 3:30 pm | $50+ | rsvp required | 208.630.0245 See pages 10.

Skate Skills Clinic 02.10 | 10-11am | free for members | rsvp requested | 208.630.0245 Join us for our second skate skills clinic of the year. This instructor-led activity is open to enthusiasts of all skill levels. Complimentary to members and ice skates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

This fun family activity occurs at our sledding hill in Whitetail Club. Sledding tubes will be available, but feel free to bring your own. We'll be serving hot dogs and s'mores and the hot chocolate bar will be stocked the kids and for the adults. We’ll bring camp chairs you can bring your friends!

Winter Signature Event 02.24 | 6pm sharp | $150++ | rsvp 02.07 | 208.630.0245 See page 6.

McCall Winter Carnival is February 22 - 24 This year’s theme is Color Outside the Lines.

See all event information here:

Skate Ski Clinic – Co-Ed 02.10 | 1 - 3:30 pm | $50+ | rsvp required | 208.630.0245 See pages 10.

Winter Yurt Dining Series - 2 02.17 | 5 – 9pm | $150* | waitlist | 208.630.0245

All winter amenities are open for the season!

Please look out for conditions report for any changes to availability.

See pages 5-7.

ON THE HORIZON

Members Only Cooking Class

St. Patrick’s Day Specials

03.02 | 4 –9 pm | $145++ | rsvp 02.24| 208.630.0245

03.17 | a la carte menu | reservations recommended | 208.630.0245

Skate Skills Clinic

Complimentary Wine Tasting

03.16 | 10-11 am | free for members | rsvp requested | 208.630.0245

03.30 | 4- 6 pm | complimentary | clubhouse | 208.630.0245

Winter Yurt Dining Series - 3

Easter Hunt & Brunch

03.16 | 5 – 9 pm | $150* | rsvp 03.11 | 208.630.0245

03.31 | 9 am – 2 pm | a la carte | 208.630.0245 7.

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TAKE NOTE

Hours

The Clubhouse Restaurant Now – May 26 | Open Thursday – Sunday

Holiday Weekend | February 16-19 (Daily hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday)

Breakfast

9 -11am

Brunch

9 am-2 pm

Lunch

11am-5 pm

Bar Menu

2-5 pm

Dinner

5-10 pm

Dinner

5-9 pm

Whitetail Burger Co. & Coffee Bar Closed for the season.

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Learn more about the two half day clinics in February, led by Master's ski coach and professional athlete Barbara Kreisle and former US National Biathlon Team Cory Corbet.

REAL ESTATE

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now isn't the only thing flying here in McCall, Idaho. Hammers, saws, and concrete mixers have been working their magic through the fall season and right into the start of the New Year, producing some incredible mountain-lake homes. This month we are sharing

2014 Fox Fairway Court

Scheduled to be complete in June 2024

5608 Appaloosa Trail

Scheduled to be complete in March 2024

660 Astor Court

Scheduled to be complete in June 2024

behind-the-scenes access to the building process as we head into the winter, where interior buildouts and finishes are taking center stage.

For the full update, scan the QR code.

This fall, we completed all the requirements for a warm and inviting home. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and all low-voltage work are now installed and ready. To ensure an airtight environment to work within during the winter season, all windows and exterior doors have been installed and insulation throughout the home. The drywall work has begun, which is when the interiors start to take shape.

We’ve been working diligently to complete the breathtaking exterior of this home. The façade’s powerful stone accents and modern siding are all in place. Inside the house, we have completed all interior painting, accompanied by all interior doors and expert finish carpentry. We continue focusing on wood with a beautiful flooring installation, followed by exquisite cabinetry.

The tile installation for the flooring and bathrooms is in progress and is scheduled to be finished in early February.

When working on sites like this that sit at the top of the world, preparing the home for winter is paramount. Construction of the physical structure is complete, and the exterior stone is currently being installed under heated tents to ensure precision and steadfastness. The fireplaces are now in place, and the sturdy metal roof will be installed this month, as well as all electrical work. The interior finishes will begin this month after the electrical rough-in and insulation are complete.

3 Fairways Townhomes are currently under construction.

362 Sunshine Drive – Bentgrass The exterior siding and interior drywall are complete. Next up, interior painting and exterior stone.

364 Sunshine Drive – Pencross With the windows delivered and interior plumbing roughed in, our next step will be to focus on the mechanical and electrical work.

For more information on these homes, or any homes at Whitetail Club, contact our sales team today by clicking here or calling 877.634.1725 for Discovery Tour information.

370 Sunshine Drive – Pencross In addition to the full-scale plumbing and electrical work, all the aspects of a world class kitchen are being installed.

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