Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Uniting thousands of Idahoans and Montanans to save the wild Scotchmans for all of our children and grandchildren.

Mission: To pass on a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our children and grandchildren.

Monday's Trail Project on Scotchman Peak was tough but productive! Led by Savannah, our crew of three tackled some serio...
06/18/2026

Monday's Trail Project on Scotchman Peak was tough but productive! Led by Savannah, our crew of three tackled some serious obstacles over 1.5 miles of trail, including a large green tree early on that was heavy enough to stop hikers in their tracks, and two massive root balls further up that had caused hikers to create a steep social trail cutting off one of the switchbacks. We cleared the tree, covered the social trail, and built out more defined tread around the root balls to get things closer to the original trail line. All in a day's work! 😎

Coming up next:
📅 Wed 7/1 - Hamilton Gulch Trail #1019
📅 Tue 7/7 - Back on Scotchman Peak Trail #65 with Idaho Trails Association
Want to join us? Sign up on our websiteI 🌲⛏️

🪚 Our first Intro to Trail Work session is tomorrow evening, Wed 6/17 at Pine Street Woods from 5-7pm! No experience ne...
06/16/2026

🪚 Our first Intro to Trail Work session is tomorrow evening, Wed 6/17 at Pine Street Woods from 5-7pm! No experience necessary. If you've been wanting to get into trail work, this is the best place to start.

We'll cover essential tools and techniques, soil erosion control, proper trail design, and safety basics. Don’t miss out on the chance to give back to nature while developing practical, rewarding skills!

🪓 Sign up here: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/event/intro-to-trail-work-at-pine-street-woods/

Kaniksu Land Trust

We are so excited to introduce our 2026 Summer Backcountry Ranger Intern, Greta! 🎉Greta just finished her sophomore year...
06/13/2026

We are so excited to introduce our 2026 Summer Backcountry Ranger Intern, Greta! 🎉

Greta just finished her sophomore year at the University of Mary Washington, where she is working toward a degree in Conservation Biology with a certificate in GIS. And if that wasn't impressive enough, she's also the President of her college rugby team! Greta brings a deep passion for the outdoors, conservation, restoration, and accessibility to our wild lands, and we are thrilled to have her on the team this summer.

You can meet Greta TODAY at the State of the Scotchmans in Heron or catch her at an upcoming trail project or tabling event. Let's give her a warm Scotchmans welcome! 🐐

Our annual State of the Scotchmans is TOMORROW, Sat 6/13 from 2–6 pm MT at the beautiful Blue C Ranch. Join us for a fre...
06/13/2026

Our annual State of the Scotchmans is TOMORROW, Sat 6/13 from 2–6 pm MT at the beautiful Blue C Ranch. Join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon of food, beverages, desserts, live music from local favorite John Firshi & raffle prizes.

This year we're excited to feature four special additions:
🏔️ A presentation from Doug Ferrell on the Kootenai Winter Travel Collaborative, a remarkable collaborative effort that brought together snowmobile clubs, conservation groups, quiet recreation advocates, elected officials, and more to develop a shared vision for winter travel management on the Kootenai National Forest.
🪚 A crosscut saw demonstration with Sandy Compton and our Programs Manager, Savannah! Sandy is handcrafting a saw buck and bringing out his favorite bucking saw for a hands-on look at one of our most important trail tools.
🐻 Bear spray training and bear aware info from the Yaak Valley Forest Council! Ever wondered what it feels like to deploy bear spray? They'll have inert cans on hand so you can practice and learn best practices for staying safe in bear country.
🛍️ A preview of select online auction items in person! Come see what you're bidding on before the auction closes on Mon 6/15.

Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for an afternoon of food, music, and stories! Whether you're a longtime supporter or just getting to know the Scotchmans, we'd love to have you there. We'd love to see you there!

Our Incredibly WILD Online Auction is LIVE and there is something for everyone! Bidding closes Monday, 6/15 at 5pm PT, s...
06/11/2026

Our Incredibly WILD Online Auction is LIVE and there is something for everyone! Bidding closes Monday, 6/15 at 5pm PT, so don't wait! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-scotchman-peaks-wilderness-incredibly-wild-online-auction

Here are just a few of the amazing items we have for you:
🚣 One seat on a 5-day Lower Salmon River rafting trip with Three Rivers Rafting
🪵 A logging truck load of premium Doug Fir and Larch firewood from Idaho Forest Group
🎿 2026/2027 season pass at Schweitzer Mountain Resort
✈️ Scenic hour-long flight over the Scotchmans in a bush plane
⛵ Afternoon sail and cocktails on Lake Pend Oreille with FSPW board members Celeste and Rich
🏨 One week stay at Pend Oreille Shores Resort in Hope, Idaho
& so much more! Every bid supports on-the-ground stewardship, trail maintenance, and education in the Scotchman Peaks!

Last Saturday, our trail crew hit the Star Peak Trail #999 to celebrate National Trails Day with a big day of work! The...
06/10/2026

Last Saturday, our trail crew hit the Star Peak Trail #999 to celebrate National Trails Day with a big day of work! The 10-person team split up and leap-frogged up the mountain, cutting over 50 trees and clearing all but the last mile of trail (~10 trees). To top it off, the whole group made it to the summit, a first for 4 of them! 🏔️

Want to get involved? We have two opportunities coming up next week:
▶ Mon 6/15: Scotchman Peak Trail Project
▶ Wed 6/17: Intro to Trail Work at Pine Street Woods, 5-7 pm
Sign up on our website: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/hikes-events-schedule/

Happy National Trails Day! 🥾 In honor of the occasion, we're sharing the final stats from our very first Hike-a-Day-May....
06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day! 🥾 In honor of the occasion, we're sharing the final stats from our very first Hike-a-Day-May. We are so proud of everyone who got outside this month, whether you hiked one day or all 31.

Stay tuned for Voices in the Wilderness features from some of our Hike-a-Day May participants, and if you'd like to share your story, we'd love to hear from you. See you on the trail this summer!

Meet Tristan Andersen, one of our 2026 high school scholarship winners! 🌲 Tristan is a recent graduate from Libby High S...
06/06/2026

Meet Tristan Andersen, one of our 2026 high school scholarship winners! 🌲 Tristan is a recent graduate from Libby High School, and his essay brings us along on his first backpacking trip to Lower Hanging Valley Lake in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness - complete with cutthroat trout, a freezing lake swim & a moonlit mountain goat encounter 15 feet from his sleeping bag.

Tristan's essay is now part of our Voices in the Wilderness collection. Read his full essay here: https://www.scotchmanpeaks.org/voices-in-the-wilderness-tristan-andersen/

Not one, not two, but THREE events happening this Wednesday, 6/3! Here's what's on the lineup:🦅 Birding Up Dry CreekJoin...
06/02/2026

Not one, not two, but THREE events happening this Wednesday, 6/3! Here's what's on the lineup:

🦅 Birding Up Dry Creek
Join board member Celeste Grace & resident bird expert Rich Del Carlo for a casual walk through the woods along Dry Creek. New and experienced birders welcome! Learn more & sign-up here: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/hike/birding-up-dry-creek-montana/

🍺 Pint Nights in Sandpoint & Libby!
Celebrate National Trails Day and the end of Hike-a-Day-May with us! We'll have all the info on our upcoming trail projects, summer hike series, and educational opportunities. No sign up needed, just show up!
📍 Utara Brewing Co | 4:00–7:00 pm PT
📍 Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co | 6:00–8:00 pm MT

Something for everyone this Wednesday. Hope to see you out there!

Meet Gabrielle Hannum, one of our 2026 High School Scholarship winners! Gabrielle is a graduating senior from Thompson F...
05/28/2026

Meet Gabrielle Hannum, one of our 2026 High School Scholarship winners! Gabrielle is a graduating senior from Thompson Falls High School and her essay traces a lifetime love of hiking. From her first trail at age five with her Uncle Mark, to exploring Sanders County, to a memorable trip to Glacier National Park with her mom. It's a beautiful reflection on what wild places mean to us and the people who share them with us.

Gabrielle's essay is now part of our Voices in the Wilderness collection, where people from all around the Scotchmans area share their personal stories about wild country.
Read her full essay here: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/voices-in-the-wilderness-gabrielle-hannum/

Stay tuned for more winning essays from students across Idaho and Montana! 🏔️

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