I love being outside and doing a variety of activities in the outdoors! Hunting, fishing, and building things are just a few of my North Idaho childhood favorites! At the…
Author: Rose Olson
Rose wears many hats within FSPW as well as the greater Sandpoint community. You can find her working behind the scenes for the Friends, coaching kids mountain biking and nordic skiing, or out on the trail enjoying nature.
Voices in the Wilderness – Caden Martz
Most seven year olds celebrate their birthdays with a bounce house and a pile of plastic toys. For my seventh birthday, my "party" consisted of a dusty 90’s truck, a…
Voices in the Wilderness – Tristan Andersen
Over my 18 years of life, I have fallen in love with the great Montana and Idaho outdoors. I can confidently say that all of my favorite hobbies involve outdoor…
Two Decades of Gratitude
In January, the Friends of Scotchman Peak Wilderness turn 21, passing into adulthood. For those who haven’t heard the news, I’ll be leaving the nest soon. Retiring in early 2026.…
Wild & Scenic Film Fest comes to the Panida
Join us at the historic Panida Theater in Sandpoint for the 22nd annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! You won't want to miss this one - Friday, March 22, 2024…
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 summer. Ella: As the…
11,000 Friends for the Wild Scotchmans
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just welcomed our 11.000th Friends - the Viergutz family! Robert and Tabitha Viergutz and their two boys, Reed and Raecyn, have made Libby, Montana…
From ice to mud to frozen mud and back again
A reflection on Earth Day and the Wild places we inhabit The official start of spring may be the end of March, but I feel like Earth Day is when…
