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Trail Projects
Each summer, we restore trails in the Scotchmans so that people can continue to explore our wild backyard. We use crosscut saws, Pulaski’s, shovels, and teamwork to care for the trail. Join us for a trail project day to give back to the trails you love.
Events
We host events all year long throughout Idaho and Montana to build community around a love for the outdoors. Family fun in the summer, a film festivals in the winter, and a silent auction in the fall are just a few of the events you can look forward to. To stay up-to-date on events, subscribe to our email list.
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Missoula Meet & Greet
We are headed to Missoula this March for a little outreach event – save the date… Thursday, March 5 from 5-8 pm (mountain time) at GoodWorks in Missoula. It will be casual and mingly, with an opportunity to meet our new leadership team – Executive Director, Rose Olson & Programs Manager, Savannah Willison. We’ll share about our summer programming and …
Backcountry Communications Basics
Northwest Montana is full of incredible opportunities to adventure, explore and enjoy the great outdoors. The roads and trails take us places very few get the privilege of experiencing. Sometimes however, these trips turn into more than just a nice day in the woods. Obstacles and situations arise where a change of plans is a necessity. This can translate into …
Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Sandpoint
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to present the 7th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Panida! Join us for an inspiring evening of powerful short films, breathtaking cinematography, and stories that celebrate wild places and the people working to protect them. Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Bring cash for raffle tickets! …
Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Thompson Falls
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to present the 2nd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Rex Theater! Join us for an inspiring evening of powerful short films, breathtaking cinematography, and stories that celebrate wild places and the people working to protect them. Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Bring cash for raffle …
Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Libby
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to present the 2nd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Maki Theater! Join us for an inspiring evening of powerful short films, breathtaking cinematography, and stories that celebrate wild places and the people working to protect them. Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Bring cash for raffle …
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course
American Red Cross course designed for hikers and hike leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with …
Trivia Night at the Lakeside
Join FSPW, Wild Montana, and the Cube Iron Cataract Coalition for a fun night of trivia at 6:00pm at Knuckles Bar at the Lakeside Motel in Trout Creek. Grab a brew, put on your thinking caps, and show off your public lands knowledge!
Earth Day- Trail Project: Star Peak Trail #999
Join us on Saturday April 25th for our first trail day of the season! Come dust the cobwebs off our saws as we focus on clearing trees off the trail, repairing damaged tread and working to reduce the impact of social trails on the first few miles of Star Peak. After, join us for a well earned BBQ at the …
Trail Project: Scotchman Peak Trail #65
Join us on Thursday, May 8th for our first trip up Scotchman Peak! This day will focus primarily on tree removal in the first few miles of trail. After the “atmospheric river” and intense wind storm had last December, there’s a lot of work to be done! Sign ups will be limited to 10 people so join while you can! …
Trail Project: Hamilton Gulch Trail #1019
Come join us on June 1st at Hamilton gulch! This long neglected trail needs our love! We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing. Prepare for lots of hard work, laughter, and a rewarding time on the trail! End of day snacks will be provided. 📍 Hamilton Gulch Trail #1019 via the Dry gulch access trail head off …
National Trails Day- Trail Project: Star Peak #999
Come join FSPW in celebrating National Trails Day! We will be performing trail maintenance on the final miles of the trail, all the way to the summit! Prepare for a long day on the trail, full of hard work, laughter, and rewarding views. We will be celebrating National Trail Day with a well earned BBQ at the Big Eddy campground …
Trail Project: Scotchman Peak Trail #65
Come join us as we work on the tread damage on Scotchman Peak! This will be a longer day on the mountain. We will be performing trail maintenance on some very damaged tread in the middle miles of Scotchman Peak Trail #65. Prepare for a long day on the trail, full of hard work, laughter, and rewarding views. Sign up …
Trail Project: Scotchman Peak Trail #65 With ITA
Come join us as we partner with ITA to clear the remaining Milage to the top of Scotchman Peak! This will be a longer day on the mountain. We will be performing trail maintenance on the final miles of the trail, all the way to the summit! Prepare for a long day on the trail, full of hard work, laughter, …
Trail Project: Multi-Night on Goat Mountain Trail #135
Goat Mountain had been a long time neglected trail. We are partnering with the Spokane Mountaineers for a multi-day project, camped out on top of the summit. This work entails a copious amount of tree removal and tread repair. Please reach out to Savannah by email (savannah@scotchmanpeaks.org) for more information before signing up. Spots are limited and we ask that …
Trail Project: Spar Peak #324
Come join us on July 25th at Spar Peak! Thai trail needs our love! We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing. Prepare for lots of hard work, laughter, and a rewarding time on the trail! End of day snacks will be provided. 📍 Spar Peak Trail #324 ⏰ Saturday July 25th , 2026 8:30 am-4pm (Pacific Time) …
Trail Project: Gulch Trail
Come join us on July 31st on one of the Gulch Trails! These long neglected trails needs our love and plan to spend time at whichever one needs our attention the most! We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing. Prepare for lots of hard work, laughter, and a rewarding time on the trail! 📍 Gulch Trail #(TBD) …
Womens Day Trail Project: Dry Creek Trail #1021
Come join us on August 8th at Dry Creek for our Womens day. This is a wonderful opportunity to dip your toe into the trail clearing world. While this trail is slightly difficult because of the maintenance needed, come learn the ropes from highly educated and trail trained women and have fun in a low pressure environment! We will be …
Trail Project: Gulch Trail
Come join us on August 15th on one of the Gulch Trails! These long neglected trails need our love and plan to spend time at whichever one needs our attention the most! We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing. Prepare for lots of hard work, laughter, and a rewarding time on the trail! 📍 Gulch Trail #(TBD) …
Trail Project: Gulch Trail Overnight
Come join us on August 29th and 30th for a backpacking overnight on one of the Gulch Trails! These long neglected trails need our love and we plan to spend time at whichever one needs our attention the most. As the day gets closer we will pick the exact trail to work on. We will be performing tree removal, tread …
Trail Project: Blacktail Creek Trail #997
Come join us on Saturday, September 5th at our beloved Blacktail Creek Trail. We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing in order to get this trail in tip-top shape for hunting and fall hiking season. Prepare for lots of hard work, laughter, and a rewarding time on the trail! 📍 Blacktail Creek Trail #997 ⏰ Saturday September …
Little Spar Lake Trail #143
Come join us on September 9th and 10th for a backpacking overnight to Little Spar Lake! We will perform two work days and spend the night at beautiful Little Spar Lake. This trip is only open to women and will have 8 sign up spots total. We will be performing tree removal, tread repair and brushing. Prepare for lots of …
National Public Lands Day Trail Project: Pillick Ridge Trail #1036
Come join FSPW in celebrating National Public Lands Day! We will be performing trail maintenance on the much neglected Pillick Ridge. Prepare for a long day on the trail, full of hard work, laughter, and rewarding views. We will be celebrating National Public Lands Day with a well earned BBQ at the trailhead after a hard day on the trail. …
