By now most everyone has heard about the legislation recently introduced by Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana), which includes almost 700,000 acres of wilderness. This message to the Friends of Scotchman Peaks will attempt to answer some common questions and provide links to more information.
First of all, Scotchmans is not included in this bill, and in [...]
Spanning the Idaho/Montana border, the Scotchmans are one of the last, and largest, wild areas in our region. We conduct education, outreach and stewardship activities to preserve the rugged, scenic and biologically diverse 88,000 acre Scotchman Peaks Roadless Area. We believe the Scotchman Peaks deserve congressional designation as Wilderness for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Scotchman Peaks In The News
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New Montana Wilderness Legislation
July 2nd, 2009
The Scotchmans in Backpacker Magazine
June 2nd, 2009
If you haven’t already picked up your June issue of Backpacker Magazine, better do so quick before it leaves the newsstands! Turn to page 68 to read a terrific article they did on the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
Lots of choices here for reading the article:
Online at Backpacker Magazine’s website:
http://www.backpacker.com/june_09_hike_it_save_it_scotchman_peaks_mtid/destinations/13167
OR:
Read the article as PDF (384kb)
Scanned from [...]
2009 Annual State Of The Scotchmans
May 1st, 2009
Join the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness at the new Ponderay Events Center (behind Sandpoint Furniture off the east entrance to the Bonner Mall complex) on Tuesday May 26th for our annual “State of the Scotchmans” celebration. Doors open at 5pm to meet and mingle with special guests Congressman Walt Minnick and Wilderness Historian Doug [...]
No News is…..No News
January 4th, 2009
The KIPZ (Kootenai Idaho Planning Zone) Forest process is awaiting further decision from the U.S. Forest Service. Additional updates will be posted as soon as decisions are made.
2008 Photo Contest Winners Announced
November 8th, 2008
The Friends Of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness are pleased to announce the winners of our Photo Contest! After receiving many excellent submissions from talented photographers (making the judges’ decision difficult!) we have finally manged to choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each of the four categories: Scotchmans Scenery, Scotchman’s Spirit, Wilderness Water, and [...]
Climate Change Speaker Series 2008
October 1st, 2008
The Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness will sponsor a presentation on wilderness and climate change on Tuesday October 28th at 6 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library. Thomas H. DeLuca, a senior forest ecologist with The Wilderness Society, will present "Adapting to Climate Change: The Importance of Wilderness in an Uncertain [...]
FSPW 3rd Annual Summer Kick-Off
June 10th, 2008
Come joing the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness at one or both of two great summer events – the Montana Picnic Celebration (June 22nd at the Bull River Campground – beer, burgers, and soda will be provided, please bring a side dish to share), featuring special guest and Wilderness Historian Doug Scott, and the Annual [...]
2008 Summer Photo Contest Announced
May 7th, 2008
UPDATE: The winners for 2008 have been chosen!
Check out the 2008 winning entries HERE.
Inland Northwest Home and Lifestyle Magazine – April 2008
April 11th, 2008
The April edition of the “Inland Northwest Home and Lifestyle” magazine, a ‘Journal of Business’ plublication based in Spokane, WA, did a nice two-page feature on the Scotchmans. Unfortunately they do not post content online, so we’ve provided scans of the article for your viewing pleasure. Please note that these scans will open in a [...]
Bonner County Daily Bee – Progress 2008
April 5th, 2008
On Sunday March 30th the Bonner County Daily Bee published their “Progress 2008″ – a supplement to the Sunday paper. If you missed it, use these links to read the article and enjoy the photo gallery.
Photo Gallery
Article – Page 1 (PDF – 134kb)
Article – Page 2 (PDF – 128kb)
Second Annual Goat Mountain Hop sets record!
March 28th, 2008
Led by Jim Mellen, a record 14 hikers summited Goat Mountain on March 22, 2008 during the second annual “Goat Mountain Hop”. The Hop is a very challenging, but highly rewarding hike, and if you look at the photo printed in the Bonner County Daily Bee you’ll noitce it seems like everyone did indeed have a good [...]
2007 Annual Report Released
February 1st, 2008
Yep, it’s that time of year again! If you like numbers and pretty charts, you can view the full PDF here. It’s a fascinating read – you won’t want to miss it. Yes, really! (Note: 244kb PDF file – will open in a new browser window or download based on your browser’s settings).
Sanders County Ledger Article – November, 2007
November 21st, 2007
US Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) recently addressed the Sanders County Democrats at their annual dinner in Thompson Falls. Doug Ferrell (Executive Committee Member, Friends Of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness) had the opportunity to speak with Senator Tester regarding the possible official Wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks roadless Area.
If you’d like to read a scanned [...]
Walkin’ Jim Comes to Sandpoint
October 15th, 2007
Woody Guthrie meets Ansel Adams in Walkin’ Jim’s “Give Thanks for the Wild!” performance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet America’s one-of-a-kind wilderness troubadour. Join us for a multimedia show/concert, to be held Saturday November 24th at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint.
Walkin’ Jim Stoltz has trekked from coast to coast, Mexico to Canada (3 [...]
11th Annual Wild Idaho North! Conference
October 11th, 2007
Please join the Idaho Conservation League and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for the 11th Annual Wild Idaho North! conference in Sandpoint on Oct. 20.
This year’s conference theme is “Protecting Wild Places,” featuring discussions on protecting wilderness in North Idaho – a landscape filled with wild places but no designated wilderness areas. Longtime wilderness [...]
Annual State Of The Scotchmans
June 1st, 2007
Do you ever look up from Lake Pend Oreille at the towering turrets of the Scotchman Peaks and wondering why they aren’t yet designated as wilderness? We sure do! Well, wilderness takes time and community support, lots of support. Come join the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our annual “State of Scotchmans” event…………….
Read the [...]
North Idaho Wilderness Advocate Awarded
May 25th, 2007
May 24, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Rick Johnson, (208) 345-6942 ext. 19
Phil Hough, (208) 255-2780
Wilderness advocate Phil Hough, of Sagle, Idaho, was awarded the Idaho Conservation League’s highest award for environmental activism on May 19, 2007 during the organization’s Wild Idaho Conference in Stanley, Idaho.
Hough received the Keith and Pat Axline Award for Environmental Activism for his [...]
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Check out the trailers for two soon-to-be-released documentary films by Wildman Pictures about the Scotchman Peaks!
En Plein Air captures the experiences of artists during a 5 day trek through the mountains. Grass Routes tells the story of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks' efforts to achieve official wilderness designation for this scenic wild area. Don't miss them!
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