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A Tribute to Clem Pope

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 admin

Clem Pope was a Wilderness advocate and master of traditional trail skills. He was part of ITA’s early days and […]

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ITA Remembers Volunteers

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 admin

Idaho Trail Association (ITA) lost two members of our trail family recently, Clem Pope and John Platt. Both men inspired […]

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Support the Wilderness Defense Fund

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 admin

“We cannot continue on down this road. Wilderness is too precious a resource.” Clem Pope

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Wilderness Loses an Advocate

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 admin

Wilderness has just lost the voice of one of its staunchest advocates. Clem, a 45 year Forest Service Wilderness veteran, […]

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What is Future of Wilderness Leadership?

February 20, 2022February 21, 2022 admin

Where do Wilderness leaders come from and where will we grow our next generation of Wilderness protectors?

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Permits Replace Freedom of the Hills

May 29, 2018February 21, 2022 admin

The Agency’s push for a limited-entry permit system might make one ask if generating revenue was a major focus of […]

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Being a Wilderness Purist

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 admin

There was a time when being identified as a “Wilderness Purist” bothered me.  It was offered up as a slight, […]

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The Wilderness Experience

June 2, 2017May 19, 2018 admin

Hiking the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park I couldn’t shake the feeling that the Park was more focused […]

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Privacy and solitude

Solitude—Perhaps, Privacy—Don’t be too sure

June 2, 2017May 26, 2018 admin

When two Oregon State Police officers marched into our camp on the Grande Ronde River I was stunned.   It was […]

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Vision of wilderness, a majestic peak

The Wilderness Act––vision vs reality

June 2, 2017May 26, 2018 admin

Wilderness Act The 1964 Wilderness Act specifies that wilderness should be managed in concert with nature. However it is increasingly […]

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