January 2020 marks the Friends of Scotchman Peaks
Wilderness’s 15th anniversary. Over this time we have brought
together thousands of people from across...
Author: Phil Hough
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
There's nothing like a holiday classic. So let us replay this one. It was orignially posted in 2013. But we're bringing it back!
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Thankful for Wild Imagination
Nothing is more wild than our imagination. Blank spots on
the map are places to explore, to go to not knowing what we will find. We need
places to challenge us. And maybe...
Why Wilderness
Americans came together 49 years ago to celebrate the first Earth Day. We think and act locally to make our corner of the earth a better place to be. But, the Earth Day vision, as the name...
We love our Friends. Help us celebrate them!
Wow. Supporters of saving the wild Scotchmans really made us feel loved in 2018. It...
A Visit from St. Ferrell
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the peaks
Not a billy was stirring; it had been snowing for weeks.
The ewes and kids were all snug in their beds;
While visions of salt licks...
Annual winter hike series kicks off Jan. 5
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is continuing its successful winter hike program this year with five hikes listed and at least one more in the planning stage.
Are you on his list?
Santa is making his list, have you made a donation to the incredibly wild Scotchman Peaks recently?
We’re down to the wire with only a few days left for your donation to FSPW to be...