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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Save the wild Scotchmans

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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Save the wild Scotchmans

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Author: Rose Olson

Giving Thanks for the WILD

November 27, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

The Wild Places Within

-Phil Hough, Executive Director, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Every summer my wife and I like to wander off into the backcountry. Sometimes we...

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Voices in the Wilderness – Ella Beck

November 7, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

My Wild Summer

On the fourth floor of College Hall in Spokane, Washington, the scribblings of a graphite pencil on the back of a quiz was where my wild summer started. On the front, I...

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Voices in the Wilderness – Deb Hunsicker

October 11, 2023 Rose Olson2 Comments

The Joy of Seeing

by Deb “Walking Carrot” Hunsicker

“There’s some kind of animal down there.” I shift my attention from the bag of trail mix I’m focused on and scan...

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Wild Creatures of the Scotchmans

September 15, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

All About Mountain Goats

by: Doug Ferrell

One hot day this summer, a party of hikers rested on some rocks just below the summit of Scotchman Peak. After they moved on up the...

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Voices in the Wilderness – Simone Durney

September 11, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

Ode to the Free Dog

After a few years of discussion, my partner and I decided to adopt a dog. Yes, the covid-19 lockdowns influenced our decision to find a dog at that particular time,...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Briana Whitehead

August 7, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

Three Abandoned Trekking Poles
Gannet Peak - Wind River Range, Wyoming

It was a perfect July in Montana. We had just gotten married at Legacy Bike Park near Kalispell, and were ready to...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Chesney Lowe

July 18, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

The Hidden Waterfall

Growing up in the mountains of Montana, there are many memorable wilderness experiences to be had. The wilderness has so much to offer and is something that everyone...

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Meet our Interns! Ella & Kimberly, Summer 2023

July 11, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

Rose: Hey ladies! I’m so excited to have you as interns this summer! Ella and Kimberly - tell me what you’re doing with the Friends this...

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Our Mission

To pass on a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our children and grandchildren.

Upcoming Events & Hikes

  • Avalanche Awareness Workshop
    Thursday Dec 07, 2023
  • Sandpoint Eagles Bingo Benefit FSPW
    Saturday Dec 09, 2023
  • Pint Night at the Wayside
    Saturday Dec 16, 2023
  • Libby Sledding Party!
    Monday Dec 18, 2023
  • New Year Hike – Star Peak
    Saturday Jan 06, 2024

Our Latest Podcasts

  • EP 38: From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone, Part 3

    Listen to EP 38: From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone, Part 3 Part 3 in the series: Timber Wars, From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone

    https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1406612677-scotchmanpeaks-from-conservation-to-collaboration-with-zach-hagadone-part-3.mp3

  • Ep 37: PART 2 - From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone: Timber History, continued

    Listen to Ep 37: PART 2 - From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone: Timber History, continued Most people living in the Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. But the history of the Timber Wars is far more complex and dynamic than we are led to believe. There was strife and a clashing of cultures, of course. But there is also a rich history of collaboration between…

    https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1360494772-scotchmanpeaks-ep-37-part-2-from-conservation-to-collaboration-with-zach-hagadone-timber-history-continued.mp3

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