Congressional Members are elected representatives. Like all politicians they want, in fact they need, to act in ways in which they believe their constituents want them to act. Unless they…
Author: Phil Hough
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
Wilderness Around the Region
If the Scotchman Peaks proposal is impacted by what's happening national for wilderness then certainly the most significant of those events are the events which are taking place in our…
Wilderness Around the Country
Designating Wilderness requires congressional legislation. But congress doesn't act in a vacuum. Politics, it has been said, is the "art of the possible." What is possible depends on what has…
Bob Marshall Remembered
As wilderness lovers we appreciate solitude, but we also must recognize that we do nothing in isolation. Our work today, in any field, is built upon a foundation of the…
Snow Falling, Hike Leaders Calling
Clouds outside my window these last several days suggest snow has been falling softly on the Scotchmans. The reality is probably that the wind is whipping the snow into a…
Become a Facebook Fan
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has recently set up a Facebook "Fan Page". It's a fun and informative place to be. On the fan page, you will find some…
A Scotchmans Armchair Journey
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then our stunning slide show has tales enough for two volumes of Scotchman Stories! In the last 4 plus years we've amassed…
Doug Scott Speaks to FSPW Supporters in Libby
Renowned Wilderness author, historian and advocate, Doug Scott, spoke to a packed house in Libby on Wednesday night! The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wildernesss annual fall supporters dinner at the…
