All About Mountain Goats
by: Doug Ferrell
One hot day this summer, a party of hikers rested on some rocks just below the summit of Scotchman Peak. After they moved on up the...
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Voices in the Wilderness – Simone Durney
Ode to the Free Dog
After a few years of discussion, my partner and I decided to adopt a dog. Yes, the covid-19 lockdowns influenced our decision to find a dog at that particular time,...
Voices in the Wilderness: Briana Whitehead
Three Abandoned Trekking Poles
Gannet Peak - Wind River Range, Wyoming
It was a perfect July in Montana. We had just gotten married at Legacy Bike Park near Kalispell, and were ready to...
Voices in the Wilderness: Chesney Lowe
The Hidden Waterfall
Growing up in the mountains of Montana, there are many memorable wilderness experiences to be had. The wilderness has so much to offer and is something that everyone...
Meet our Interns! Ella & Kimberly, Summer 2023
Rose: Hey ladies! I’m so excited to have you as interns this summer! Ella and Kimberly - tell me what you’re doing with the Friends this...
Voices in the Wilderness: Payton Betz
The wilderness is a place where dreams, challenges, and discoveries shape who we are.
Venturing to a place with many variables and changing environments allows one to be in the present,...
Voices in the Wilderness: Emily Myers
A Most Memorable Wilderness Experience
When Schweitzer Mountain closed early due to COVID-19, my friend Josie and I were determined to keep skiing. We hatched a plan to hike up the...
11,000 Friends for the Wild Scotchmans
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness just welcomed our 11.000th Friends - the Viergutz family!
Robert and Tabitha Viergutz and their two boys, Reed and Raecyn, have made Libby, Montana...
