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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Save the wild Scotchmans

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Author: Rose Olson

Voices in the Wilderness: Emily Myers

May 31, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

A Most Memorable Wilderness Experience

When Schweitzer Mountain closed early due to COVID-19, my friend Josie and I were determined to keep skiing. We hatched a plan to hike up the...

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11,000 Friends for the Wild Scotchmans

May 12, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

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...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Winter Sedler

May 10, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

My First Backcountry Skiing Experience

When my dad asked me if I wanted to go backcountry skiing, I imagined bottomless powder untracked as far as I could see. Eager to prove myself and...

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From ice to mud to frozen mud and back again

April 17, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

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 the spring-time vibes are finally on...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Ariel Olson

March 29, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

“To be stranded,” Thelma and Louise excitedly agreed.

These two over-the-hill ladies were replying to the question, “What are your expectations on this five day river trip down the...

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

Upcoming Events & Hikes

  • Wilderness Remote First Aid Class
    Thursday Jun 08, 2023
  • Trail Project Day: Ross Creek Cedars #142
    Saturday Jun 10, 2023
  • Hiking with Kids!
    Monday Jun 12, 2023
  • Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peak #65
    Saturday Jun 24, 2023
  • Dry Creek Wildlife ID/Tracking Hike
    Sunday Jun 25, 2023

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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