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PRESERVING THE WILDERNESS
Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance

ESWA Sawyers Hard at Work already!

Fire in the backcountry

2026 ESWA Sawyer Certification Class

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We welcome volunteers who share our passion for preserving Wilderness areas for future generations. You can donate to support our cause or volunteer at one of our many events. We are also looking for leaders who can help us grow. Together, we can make a difference.

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Our Territory

We have partnered with the US Forest Service and work as a champion for four Wilderness areas in Colorado - Eagles Nest, Holy Cross, Ptarmigan Peak, and the Flat Tops. Our work in these areas helps preserve and protect the Wilderness for future generations.

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About Us

Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance is an all volunteer charitable organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the four Wilderness areas located in Eagle and Summit County Colorado. Our mission is to promote sustainable use of these areas and ensure that they remain protected for generations to come. We work with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve our goals. Join us in our mission to safeguard the wilderness areas of Colorado.

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Latest News & Updates

Read about our latest news, see when our next event is coming or read about updates in our wilderness area

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Support Our Causes

We advocate on behalf of the wilderness and future generations to keep the wilderness wild, untamed, and protected.

OUR CAUSES

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Acorn Creek Trail Clearing
Tue, Jun 30
Acorn Creek Trailhead
Join Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance (ESWA) Sawyers for a day on the trail in Summit County, Colorado clearing trees off trails in the Ptarmigan Wilderness along the Acorn creek Trail. ESWA partners with the USFS and runs the only USFS authorized Wilderness Sawyer program in Summit County, Colorado
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Joint ESWA/FDRD Trailhead Hosting Day!
Fri, Jul 03
Various Summit County Trailheads
ESWA and FDRD are jointly sponsoring a day to Trailhead Host the most popular trails in Summit County!
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Trail Work - North Rock Creek Bridge
Thu, Jul 09
Rock Creek Trailhead
ESWA will be helping the USFS rebuild a bridge over North Rock Creek in Silverthorne. Join us to help improve our local trails!
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Summit County Weed Pull
Sat, Jul 11
Summit County Community and Senior Cente
Join ESWA at Hunters Knob for the annual Summit County Weed Pull!
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