Doug Ferrell, FSPW Board Chair, reports on progress being made by the Kootenai Forest Stakeholders: In December, after many years of work, the Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition (including representatives from…
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.
Give Thanks for the Wild
During the holiday season, we give thanks. Many people take a few moments to consider our blessings and give thanks for those things which make our lives better. Often, it…
DC Update Part 1
On a crisp, sunny autumn day, hiking the "hill" (Capitol Hill) in DC may not be as exciting as climbing Scotchman Peak, but it can be pleasant and very interesting.…
Back to the Future
This seems to be the fall of "Back to the Future". I don't mean just the anniversary of the blockbuster film. Next week, Brad Smith and I will venture back…
Boulder White Clouds Passes Congress!
Today, the Boulder White Clouds bill passed the Senate Floor by unanimous consent! This final action by congress sends this long sought after Wilderness bill on its way to the…
Exciting Times for the Scotchman Peaks
Some days our work is incremental, where progress can be measured by each supporter we sign up as a friend, or conversation we have with a community leader or by…
Boxing Day Gift Ideas
Seasons Greetings from the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness! Like most non-profits we rely on individuals, like you, for support. We want to thank all of you who have made…
Twas the Night Before Christmas
"A Tracker's Christmas " by Brian Patrick Baxter It was the night before Christmas, and outside the house an ermine bounded after a field mouse No sign of his catch was…
