First, and at the risk of turning this into a product review, let me first say that the Lightning Ascent snowshoes from Mountain Safety Research are a bit pricy, but…
Month: January 2010
Wilderness Workshop
Recently, 35 active volunteers including our board and staff came together to attend a Wilderness Workshop. Our primary goal was to increase our ability to work with effectiveness and enthusiasm…
American Hiking Society will hike to the Hill
The American Hiking Society (AHS), which is hosting a hike in Washington, D.C. in February (http://bit.ly/6rUFvf), is a group that shares many of our sensibilities as Friends of Scotchman Peaks…
Congressman Rehberg Gets an Earfull
This last Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg held a "listening session" to hear public comments on Senator Tester’s “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act” which would establish over 670,000 acres…
Congressman Rehberg Listening Session Sat
This Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg will be holding a public meeting to take comments on Senator Tester's "Forest Jobs and Recreation Act" which would establish over 670,000 acres…
Good news for bull trout is good news for land dwellers, too.
By Sandy Compton The news today about the expansion of bull trout habitat (http://bit.ly/6jWqUj) is good news for fish and good news for humans, too. A government agency which under…
Happy Anniversary!
Five years ago today, on January 14th, 2005, a group of concerned citizens from Idaho and Montana gathered together in a centrally located living room, crowding couches and spilling onto…
Audience Supports Scotchmans Wilderness at Thompson Falls Chamber Meeting
A room full of hands signaled support for the Scotchman wilderness, after a presentation to the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce on December 18th. No one signaled opposition to the…
