Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness have had a great year! From watching for Wolverines to building new trail or working on existing ones we've actively engaged a large corp of…
Author: Phil Hough
Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
He has hiked the "triple crown": the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest trail (twice). He has also paddled the length of the Yukon river. Phil's love of wilderness guides him as he works to save the incrediblly wild Scotchman Peaks, one of the last and largest roadless places in northern Idaho and western Montana.
Conservation and Collaboration
Conservation Through Collaboration and Conversation NOTE: In the November 22 edition of the Sanders County Ledger, an article beginning on page 13 erroneously stated that Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness…
One Step Closer
Recently the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness were one of eight parties that joined together to submit a letter with agreed upon recommendations for the draft forest plan. Eight individuals,…
Thank YOU Commenters
The period for commenting on the draft land management plans for the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests came to a close on Monday. We would like to thank all…
Wolverine Study Preliminary Results
It's Wednesday and we're still thinking of Wolverines! The preliminary results from our winter 2011-2012 Wolverine (Rare Forest Carnivore) study are in. And from many measures, this was a stunning…
Meet The Weatherman
National Weather Service Meteorologist to Visit Sandpoint Event Details: What: John Livingston of the Spokane National Weather Service, meteorological presentation When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 1:30pm-3:00pm Where: Rude Girls Room,…
Earth Day – Our Enduring Hope
Earth Day 2012: An expression of enduring hope Earth Day is both a celebration of hope and a chance to get dirt under the fingernails protecting our planet. But how,…
The Savage Soul of the Scotchmans
Savage Mountain and its Basins - the Heart and Soul of the Scotchmans Savage Mountain. The name alone evokes images of nature’s wild and rugged side, of real Wilderness! This…