They say "seeing is believing". We trust our senses tell us what is real.Likewise "hearing is understanding". Our ears can tell us what is real also. So you just have…
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.
We Salute our Volunteers!
Like many organizations, the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness was formed and led by volunteers. Although we have grown and now have part time staff we are still volunteer driven…
Wonder What We Will Find?
This weekend we will be checking on a couple of the Wolverine monitoring sites and we wonder what we will find?!? Will there be tracks, hair snags and other signs…
Wolverine Way
Wolverine Way This winter the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has been assisting Idaho Fish and Game in setting up and checking several Wolverine monitoring locations in the Scotchmans. This…
We really mean it this time: Backcountry Film Festival Comes to Spokane
We were set to go on February 24, but Ma Nature herself intervened with some of her own winter wildness. But we are not deterred. The film fest is on!…
Progress Towards Wilderness in Montana and Idaho
Wilderness bills for Idaho and Montana had key senate hearings in this last session of congress. All four of Idaho’s congressmen, at some point, supported the Boulder White Clouds bill.…
Give the Gift of Wilderness
Whether it's a last minute gift for someone special or a year end donation, there is never a better time than December to remember Wilderness! The Friends of Scotchman Peaks…
Great News for Montana Wilderness
Great News for Montana Wilderness by Doug Ferrell Many of you have heard the recent news that Senator Jon Tester’s logging and wilderness initiative has made a huge step towards…