About the Foundation
Mission
The purpose of the McCall Ski Heritage Foundation® is to preserve, protect and perpetuate local Alpine and Nordic Ski History and Culture of McCall, Idaho.
Overview
The thousands of visitors and locals who spend weekends alpine or cross-country skiing in McCall, a number that continually expands, reflects the significance of skiing, a way of life in McCall. “Skiing has been, and continues to be, integral to McCall’s culture, economy and landscape,” said Bert Armstrong, one of the group’s founders. “For generations, skiing has attracted families to McCall and provided unforgettable experiences.”
One main focus of the foundation is to create a ski museum. “There are numerous museum possibilities,” said Bob Looper, President of Brundage Mountain Resort. “We have generations of artifacts, pictures and memorabilia, but a museum could also be interactive and give entrants a sense of skiing the backcountry, ski jumping, or standing in the Olympic starting gate.” The Foundation is a 501(C)3 IRS charitable organization.
Meet the Directors
The Foundation Directors want to ensure everyone living in or visiting McCall has an opportunity to experience the rich ski heritage of our community. From Blackwell’s Ranch ski jump east of town in the 1920’s, to The Little Ski Hill founded in 1937, and Brundage Mountain which started in 1961, McCall’s ski heritage is worthy of public preservation and celebration.
Russ Moltke
Chairman
Co-Founder of the McCall Ski Heritage Foundation
- Grew up in McCall, ID
- McCall Mighty Mites ski racer
- 20-year member of the National Ski Patrol
- 25-year owner of Spa/Swimming Pool Manufacturer – Retired
Craig Johnson
Director
- McCall Family heritage since 1909
- Professional ski racer who began at Little Ski Hill & McCall Mighty Mites
- Former MSRT Coach
- Owner/Broker of Johnson & Company Real Estate since 1980
- Emeritus status for National Association of Realtors
Bert Armstrong
Director
- Born and raised in McCall, ID
- McCall Mighty Mites member
- MSRT member
- University of Colorado ski team: Captain for 4 years
- Retired
Dean Hovdey
Vice-chair
- Grew up in Missoula, MT
- McCall Smokejumper 1970 – 1979
- Level 3 Certified PSIA instructor of Alpine, Cross Country and Telemark Skiing
- Co-founder of Home Town Sports established in 1979
Bob Looper
Director
- President & CEO of Brundage Mountain Resort
- Vice President of the Ponderosa Center
- Lives, works, & plays in McCall and the West Central Mountains
- Past President of Idaho Ski Area Association
Jen Roark
Director
- Family roots in McCall since 1910
- Learned to ski at Brundage
- Certified PSIA Alpine instructor
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Kelly McTigue
Director
- Grew up in McCall
- MSRT Member
- University of Idaho Alpine Ski Team Member
- Environmental Attorney for more than 30 years
Todd Armstrong
Treasurer
- Born in McCall, ID
- McCall Mighty Mites ski racer
- CPA & Former Treasurer for MSRT
- Healthcare Administrator
Patty Boydstun-Hovdey
Director
- 5th generation Long Valley Resident
- Grew up skiing at the Little Ski Hill & Brundage Mountain
- 1970 US Slalom Champion
- 1972 Olympian
- Co-Founder of Home Town Sports McCall established in 1979
Lyle Nelson
Director
- McCall Native & Skier
- Four-time Olympic Biathlete
- Retired healthcare professional
- Member of McCall City Council
Lindsey Harris
Director
- 4th generation Long Valley resident
- Family owned business for 100+ years that is on the National Historical Registry
- MSRT member
- Executive Director, WCM Economical Development Council
Maggy Moltke
Secretary
- Love of McCall Ski History
- 40-year Elementary School Teacher – Retired
Eve Chandler
Director
- Author of Brundage Mountain: Best Snow in Idaho and Building Bogus Basin
- 2017 winner of the “Western Ski Heritage Prize” from the Far West Ski Association
- Idaho native with a passion for skiing
- Former Board Member of Bogus Basin Ski Resort Assoc.
Amy Holm
Director
- Grew up in McCall
- McCall Mighty Mites member
- Junior Olympian
- Attorney
- Board President for the Payette Lakes Ski Club
DIRECTOR YOUTH SKI PICTURES:
where their passion for skiing was born
Honorary Board Member
Judd Deboer (deceased)
Co-Founder, McCall Ski Heritage Foundation
- Past Director of the Idaho Ski Area Association & Intermountain Ski Area Association
- Former Chairman of the Board Brundage Mountain Co
- 35 years in the ski industry
- 2018 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism