Wow. Supporters of saving the wild Scotchmans really made us feel loved in 2018. It was a year of ups and downs, and we ended on a high note. Thanks to folks like you, we [» Read More...]
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Author Archive: Phil Hough
About The Author:
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
An avid long distance hiker, Phil's experience on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trails brought a passion for wild places and motivated him to work towards protecting the one of the last and largest wild places in northern Idaho and Western Montana, the Scotchman Peaks.
A Visit from St. Ferrell
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the peaks Not a billy was stirring; it had been snowing for weeks. The ewes and kids were all snug in their beds; While visions of salt [» Read More...]
Annual winter hike series kicks off Jan. 5
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is continuing its successful winter hike program this year with five hikes listed and at least one more in the planning stage.
Are you on his list?
Santa is making his list, have you made a donation to the incredibly wild Scotchman Peaks recently? We’re down to the wire with only a few days left for your donation to FSPW to be doubled. An anonymous [» Read More...]
Give Thanks to the Wild – Especially the Volunteers!
Give Thanks to the Wild – Especially the Volunteers! Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude. Each year I give thanks for our wild places. Like so many other people, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing [» Read More...]
Where Do We Go From Here
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, and others, have been involved for many years in the effort to protect the Scotchman Peaks as Wilderness to ensure it will always stay the same. Naturally, we are [» Read More...]
Check out the new edition of Peak Experience!
The Spring 2017 edition of our newsletter, Peak Experience, has been published! This volume features updates on our staff and board, a Winter Tracks recap, summer hike and events schedule, and much more. Click [» Read More...]
Sign the Petition: Help us show that Bonner County Supports Wilderness
Support for Wilderness designation in the Scotchman Peaks is growing everyday. As a resident of Bonner County, you can do your part by signing this petition stating that you support Wilderness designation for the Scotchman [» Read More...]
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