A Friendly Reminder About Your Moose Neighbors
In this week's Get Wild Stasia Stockwell reminds us how to be cautious and aware of these massive, magnificent and sometimes ornery mammals
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4 days ago
ESWA Treasurer Change
Please join us in thanking Tom Copper for his service to ESWA as Treasurer for 3 years and please welcome Mike Sharp as his replacement!
Oct 21
Should you hike (bike, climb, ride, ski) Alone?
We've all done it, and likely will again - but check out these wise precautions before you do read this week's Get Wild
Oct 12
A madness of marmots
Yellow-bellied marmots are busy this time of year, doubling their body weight in order to survive many months of hibernation.
Oct 7
2024 Annual John Fielder Photo Contest Results!
Our 2024 contest winner is a photo by Janice Tonz taken in the Holy Cross wilderness. The other three runners up are Stan Wagon, Ellen...
Oct 7
Get Wild: What, me hibernate? Not quite yet
Black bears are on the search for extra food to gain the necessary weight to survive winter. Following a few simple rules will help...
Oct 4
Gore Creek Trailhead Reroute
Happy to report that we had a fun and productive eight hours yesterday re-routing the Gore Lake Trail in East Vail. This re-route brings...
Oct 3
2024 Curry Craven Awardee: Susie Kincade
Susie has been a tireless and indefatigable advocate for Wilderness for over 30 years, championing new Wilderness designations and...
Oct 1
Thanks for Celebrating 2024 at ESWA's Annual Meeting!
Nearly 40 ESWA volunteers and VIPs enjoyed ESWA’s Annual Celebration of Wilderness at the Eagles Nest HOA Pavilion on Saturday September...
Sep 27
Finally Here! Two-Way Satellite Messaging via iPhone
It's finally here! If you have an iPhone 14 or newer and have downloaded iOS 18 or newer, you can now two-way text and send your location vi
Sep 21
Colors, colors and more colors
The aspens have been getting closer to peak colors every day and it certainly seems like more orange leaves are out this year.
Sep 14
We need YOU on ESWA's Board!
We're always looking for new board members to lead various parts of our organization.
Sep 13
How to make the perfect 911 call from the backcountry
Making a 911 call for help sounds simple, but during an emergency it can cause much stress.
Sep 7
Get Wild: Celebrate the Wilderness Act’s 60th anniversary
On Sept. 3, 1964 is the date President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wilderness Act. When the Wilderness Act was signed by President Lyndon...
Sep 3
Please submit your nominations for the 2024 Curry Craven Award for Wilderness Stewardship!
The Currie Craven Award for Wilderness Stewardship is given annually to a person who has been an exemplary advocate for the promotion and...
Aug 31
Thank you, Weed warriors!
Summit County is a beautiful place lush with wildflowers, mountain views and amazing activities. Keeping our county beautiful takes...
Aug 26
October 12 & 13 Rocky Mountain Wilderness Gathering in Keystone
ESWA is a key organizer of an exceptional gathering of wilderness volunteers coming up this October.
Aug 26
Only a Month Left in the VWR Season
As of August 8, our VWR numbers were: 84 different VWRs had done 212 unique patrols, hiking 1327 miles over 1184 hours, and encountering...
Aug 26
Happy 60th Birthday Wilderness!
The Wilderness Act is turning 60!
Aug 25
REGISTER NOW: Join us for our Annual Fall Party on Sep 28th
We all love a good party and we have a lot to celebrate! 2024 was ESWA's most active and productive Summer ever. We built bridges, pulled...
Aug 23
Lights Out for Bird Migration: It’s Time
Autumn is coming. Long before we feel it, millions of birds are already on the move over Summit County as we enter our fall bird...
Aug 13
ESWA VWRs HAVE HIT THE TRAILS (AND HOST TABLES)
ESWA’s VWRs have been busy. As of 8/8/24: 84 different VWRs have done 212 unique patrols, hiking 1,327 miles over 1,184 hours, and...
Aug 11
Annual John Fielder Photo Contest
Submit up to 3 of your favorite photos from the Wilderness Areas that ESWA helps protect - Eagles Nest, Holy Cross, Ptarmigan Peak, and...
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