Senator Jim Risch today, December 8, introduced the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act (S.3531). This legislation would designate the portion of the Scotchman Peaks in Bonner County, Idaho, as a Wilderness…
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Tyler Chisholm joins Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness staff.
Park service veteran will coordinate 2017 Winter Tracks and wolverine study for FSPW Tyler Chisholm joined the staff at Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness on November 28th as Winter Program…
Happy Holidays to Friends, one and all! And thank you!
Working as staff in a non-profit organization such as Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has some interesting dichotomies. Sometimes we find ourselves asking, “Why do we get paid to work…
Come hiking with FSPW this winter!
It's never too early to sign up for one of our great winter hikes (or to submit one if you want to be a hike leader!). Check out our hike…
Debut of Blacktop Brown at MickDuff’s
Head down to MickDuff's Beer Hall this Thursday, Oct. 27, to hear live music from John Hastings and check out the brand new Blacktop Brown from MickDuff's. If Browns aren't…
Ninth Annual Scotchman Peaks Plein Air Paintout is October 8
“Picture Perfect Post Cards” is the theme for this year’s Paintout. The proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is a beautiful place. Its presence on the northeast edge of…
Walking in a winter wonderland: Winter Hike Season Approaches
Golden Canine is ready for winter hikes! Are you? It's time to at least start thinking about where the snowshoes are. And, while you are thinking about that, how about…
Brass Lantern Awarded to Sandy Compton
At the recent Montana Wilderness Association (MWA) annual gathering, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness program director, Sandy Compton, was honored for his work to preserve Wilderness, both on the job…