208 Redial: Frosty the 31-foot snowman
Since the McCall Winter Carnival was canceled this year, we decided to bring back this classic Idaho Life story from 2001. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 8:43 PM MST February 1, 2021
MCCALL, Idaho In a normal year, the always-popular McCall Winter Carnival would be in full swing right now. Unfortunately, the event was canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It s the first time in nearly six decades that the Carnival - which annually brings tens of thousands of people to the resort town for the 10-day event - has been canceled.
But organizers are already looking forward to a big party in 2022.
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We never thought we d be disgruntled about seeing 55º in the forecast in February, but to be honest we re feeling a little gipped this winter!
Don t get us wrong, it s not like we re asking Mother Nature to gift us another winter like Snowpocalypse 2016-2017 but we would like to enjoy just a little bit of the white stuff down here on the valley floor.
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Honestly, did you really think that November 8 would be the last significant snowfall we d have this winter? That day, Boise got a record 2.7 inches of snow, far eclipsing the old record of .4 inches set in 2000. Since then, there hasn t been much snowfall in Boise. It seems like anytime we get some pretty snowflakes, it warms up later in the day and turns to rain!
When you hear see the price tag on how much it costs to stay at this Air BnB, it ll be hard to warp your mind around. Chances are the stay per night is more than your mortgage or rent payment!
Most couples like will go above and beyond to celebrate their wedding anniversary. For hubby and I, our dating anniversary really feels more significant. Normally, we celebrate it during the final weekend of McCall Winter Carnival since that was our first public outing as a couple.but since it s canceled this year, we re open to new options. That s why I ve spent an obnoxious amount of time looking at Air BnB over the past week.
Who wouldn t want to go splash where it s 84º everyday?
With McCall Winter Carnival canceled this year, your family may be looking to break tradition with a new winter get away. While this adventure is definitely a longer road trip, it offers you the best of what both winter and summer have to offer!
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Silver Mountain Resort was a Travelers Choice Award Winner in 2020, meaning that it s ranked within the top 10% of properties on Trip Advisor. It also holds the prestigious rank of the #1 thing to do in Kellogg and it s not just because it s a great destination for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and the occasional scenic gondola ride for those of less coordinated people. Silver Mountain Resort is also home to Idaho s largest indoor waterpark!
The tree is down. The lights are back in their boxes. You re still trying to figure out how to assemble some of the toys Santa brought your littles. Yes, we re into the grey, blah days of January in the Treasure Valley.
Normally, those post holiday blues don t last long because we start looking forward to McCall Winter Carnival. Unfortunately, the McCall Chamber made the difficult decision in early December to cancel the 2021 festival in the interest of public health safety. The festival typically draws thousands of visitors and while they made the decision to discourage crowds, they hope that people will still visit McCall to experience everything winter in the resort town has to offer and support local businesses.