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...
Author: Rose Olson
Voices in the Wilderness – Ella Beck
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...
Voices in the Wilderness – Deb Hunsicker
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...
Wild Creatures of the Scotchmans
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...
Voices in the Wilderness – Simone Durney
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,...
Voices in the Wilderness: Briana Whitehead
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...
Voices in the Wilderness: Chesney Lowe
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...
Meet our Interns! Ella & Kimberly, Summer 2023
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...
