Communication is a major part of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness work. Talking about why wilderness matters takes time and talent.

For eight years, Cameron Rasmusson has done just that — for many Sandpoint issues. As a journalist covering the Sandpoint area, Rasmusson connects residents to things that matter. He will use that experience as a member of the Scotchman Peaks team. Meet Rasmusson, FSPW’s communications specialist and newsletter editor.

“I’ve always been interested in the work the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness does,” Rasmusson said. “I think I can add a lot to the Scotchman Peaks team. And there’s a chance for me to learn a lot, too.”

Rasmusson grew up in Libby, Mont., an area known for its natural beauty. After all, the Scotchman Peaks are as important to Northwest Montana as they are to North Idaho. Rasmusson has deep roots there. Longtime FSPW volunteer Gene Reckin was Rasmusson’s biology teacher at Libby High School.

After high school, Rasmusson studied journalism and history at the University of Montana in Missoula. His first job out of school was with the Bonner County Daily Bee, working as a reporter and writer. In 2015, he became editor of the Sandpoint Reader, distributed weekly in the region.

“We are excited to have Rasmusson join our staff,” said FSPW Executive Director Phil Hough. “With his skills as a writer and editor and his deep roots to our area he brings a lot to our team.”

Rasmusson is also excited to put those skills to use to save the wild Scotchmans. He will write blog posts, edit the quarterly newsletter and get the word out about our wild backyard.

Find out more about Rasmusson and the Scotchman Peaks at scotchmanpeaks.org.