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 work done by others before...
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.
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 blinding white-out...
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 of the...
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 a photo catalogue of about...
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...
Another Fine Fall Day!
I can't believe the glorious weather that November brought for us Tuesday - it was another fine fall day! Blue skies outside all day. And as I looked across the lake at the West Cabinet...
Hot off the Press!!
Have you seen our November newsletter?!? We have been publishing Peak Experience for over 4 years now and, as hard as it may seem, every month seems to set a new high...
Adopt a Highway and Wilderness – Huh?
Last weekend Jacob Styer, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Board Treasurer, rounded up several friends to pick up trash along highway 200. It was Sunday, so instead of counting beans he...