Radical Reels coming to Sandpoint’s Panida Theater[March 10th, 2010]
Once again, Banff Mountain Centre sends a series of films south, these displayed under the moniker Radical Reels. And once again, Mountain Fever Productions brings these films to the Panida in Sandpoint. Stop by and say “hi” to our table volunteers in the Panida lobby, Tuesday, March 16. Doors open at 6:30 and the films begin at 7:00.
“Held annually each Fall from the end of October into early November, the Banff Mountain Film Festival has included the Radical Reels night, which is a special screening of the wildest high-adrenaline films entered in the Banff Mountain Film Festival. So many action films were being submitted to the film festival that they could not fit into the regular screenings, resulting in the creation of the hugely successful Radical Reels evening presentation.
“Now you don’t have to journey to Banff each fall to see these exciting films! Since 2004, the Radical Reels Tour has also been out on the road. The established Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has been thrilling audiences since 1981.”
Friends of Scotchman Peaks is grateful to Mountain Fever producer Michael Boge for the opportunity to participate in this great Sandpoint event.
FSPW presents to downtown Spokane Kiwanis Club[March 10th, 2010]

- FSPW Exec Phil Hough addresses Downtown Spokane Kiwanians
At the invitation of their president, Matthew Ries, Executive Director Phil Hough presented the FSPW power point to the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane on March 9.
Phil spoke to an appreciative audience of about 40, including Spokesman Review outdoor editor Rich Landers. 14 of those present signed up as Friends.
The club, which was formed in the early 1920s, meets at the Spokane Athletic Club.
Libby Film Fest great success[March 3rd, 2010]
125 folks in a room designed to hold about 100 might seem crowded, but no one seemed to mind too much as a standing-room-only crowd at Libby’s Little Theatre enjoyed three films from International Wildlife Film Festival (www.wildlifefilms.org)
This free show, sponsored by FSPW, netted a number of new Friends, as well as a good dose of donations and t-shirt, hat and bandanna sales. Thanks to Charlie Clough, Lincoln County Coordinator, for his good work in this.
MWA Summer Hike deadline is near.[February 16th, 2010]
If you plan to lead a summer hike into the Scotchmans, Idaho or Montana side, and you want the extra glory of being included in the venerated Montana Wilderness Association Summer Hike book, Friday the 19th is the deadline to get the information to Laura Parr at MWA.
These hikes can be of any length or level of physical exertion. There is no need to make it a travail (unless you really want to
, so pick a favorite spot and show it to your Friends.
Hike leaders can download a hike leader form or fill out a form online at http://www.scotchmanpeaks.org/hiking/leading-hikes. If you choose to download the form, please fill it out and return to sandy@scotchmanpeaks.org and also send it to Laura. Laura’s e-mail is lparr@wildmontana.org
Deadline for being included in the May Peak Experience (Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness newsletter) is April 12.