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…
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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…
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…
Voices in the Wilderness: Winter Sedler
My First Backcountry Skiing Experience When my dad asked me if I wanted to go backcountry skiing, I imagined bottomless powder untracked as far as I could see. Eager to…
From ice to mud to frozen mud and back again
A reflection on Earth Day and the Wild places we inhabit The official start of spring may be the end of March, but I feel like Earth Day is when…
Voices in the Wilderness: Ariel Olson
“To be stranded,” Thelma and Louise excitedly agreed. These two over-the-hill ladies were replying to the question, “What are your expectations on this five day river trip down the Salmon?”…
9 films about wild people and places
At the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, we will be showing 9 films about adventurous people and wild places. Here’s a sneak peek into the films we will be showing…
Voices in the Wilderness: Delaney Weltz
Everyone that lives within the Cabinet Mountain district knows that Wanless lake is just about the longest hike one can take in the Cabinet Mountains. Hiking has always been a…
