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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

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Category: Voices in the Wilderness

Voices in the Wilderness, begun as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, allows people from many walks of life to tell personal stories about enjoyable —or maybe not-so-enjoyable —adventures and personally important moments in wild country. Pieces are written by people from all around the Scotchmans area. Each story tells of the writer’s special relationship with wild places. The stories are funny, touching, scary, inspiring and all rooted in a personal relationship with a place with no roads.

These essays are published in papers around the region including Montanian, Western News, Sanders County Ledger, Bonner County Daily Bee, and Sandpoint Reader.

Voices in the Wilderness: Emily Myers

May 31, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

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...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Winter Sedler

May 10, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

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 prove myself and...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Ariel Olson

March 29, 2023 Rose OlsonLeave a comment

“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...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Delaney Weltz

February 13, 2023 Cameron RasmussonLeave a comment

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 tradition for my...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Taryn Thompson, Scholarship Winner

January 1, 2023 Cameron RasmussonLeave a comment

Taryn Thompson is a graduating Senior from Libby, High School. She submitted this essay for FSPW’s high school scholarship contest.

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Wilderness – Make You Feel My Love

November 22, 2022 Graden QuistLeave a comment

Wilderness –make you feel my love

When the 4th Thursday of November arrives, we gather around friends and families for a day of Thanksgiving. As we count our blessings,...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Joel Thompson

October 28, 2022 Cameron RasmussonLeave a comment

In the Kenai Peninsula the rivers run high, swift and oh so cold in June.  They are also brimming with Sockeye and King Salmon and the number of drift boats and anglers lining the bank will...

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Voices in the Wilderness: Rachel Torgeson

September 30, 2022 Cameron RasmussonLeave a comment

When I was younger, my family would often go on camping trips, day hikes, road trips. There was a large priority placed on making sure we got to get outside and...

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    Listen to EP 38: From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone, Part 3 Part 3 in the series: Timber Wars, From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone

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    Listen to Ep 37: PART 2 - From Conservation to Collaboration with Zach Hagadone: Timber History, continued Most people living in the Northwest are at least somewhat familiar with the infamous Timber Wars. But the history of the Timber Wars is far more complex and dynamic than we are led to believe. There was strife and a clashing of cultures, of course. But there is also a rich history of collaboration between…

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