Twenty-seventeen has been a good year for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. In terms of outreach and education, it might even be called epic. What all did we do? Our…
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Check out our upcoming Thirteenth Anniversary Event
Rich Landers and lots of stories from 40 years at the Spokesman Review outdoor desk. A great selection of silent auction items. Lots of your Friends! No host beer and…
The Pirate Crews of Pend Oreille
Ahoy, there, lubbers! Monday, September 25, the Pirate Crew of FSPW will become the terror of the high lakes aboard the Shawnodese. Tickets is a measly $60 ($100/couple), payable in…
Daines, Tester, Zinke introduce bill to reverse Cottonwood decision
U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke, all of Montana, underscored the urgency in reversing the ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cottonwood…
Sen. Risch Introduces Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act December 8
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…
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…