Notes from the Executive Director's Desk -Phil Hough January 2026 will bring in a new year, marking the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness 21st Anniversary! January will also bring in…
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FSPW Leadership Transition
Big news from Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness! In January 2026, one of our original founders and longtime Executive Director, Phil Hough, will be retiring. Phil’s political savvy and deep…
Voices in the Wilderness – Emily Clark
Jumbo Lookout August 7th, 2025 I once asked a group of fifth graders what wilderness meant to them. A few responses stuck out to me. “It’s like a little tingle…
Voices in the Wilderness – Savannah Willison
The first shooting star I remember my outdoor experiences usually by their most memorable moment. Camping in an unexpected snow storm, getting an uncountable amount of blisters on my first…
Hit the Trail with the New Lend a Pack Program in Lincoln County
Looking to get outside this summer but don’t have the gear? We’ve got you covered. Starting June 1, 2025, folks across Lincoln County can borrow trail-ready backpacks—completely free—thanks to the…
Voices in the Wilderness – Gavan Miles
My Trip To the Bitterroot Wilderness My dad has been going on a week-long, 50-mile hike with his friends each summer since high school, and when I was in sixth…
Voices in the Wilderness – Stone Koivu
A Most Memorable Wilderness Experience The crisp morning air was heavy with the pine aroma as I entered the backcountry, my boots sinking into the wet earth. The sun was…
Voices in the Wilderness – Joslin Gassmann
Huckleberry Pie I was born on April 22 and to most people that seems irrelevant, but to some it marks a special date for our planet and is called Earth…
