Get Wild: Building a bridge in the wilderness
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Stay tuned to Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance's (ESWA) news page for the most recent updates and developments regarding our work.
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The Willowbrook trailhead in Silverthorne offers thousands of people each year access to the Eagles Nest Wilderness.
- Jun 23
Our Favorite Hikes: Willow Lakes
Nestled in a box canyon below Red Mountain and the Silver "Thornes" is a special spot that hides the Willow Lakes. These pristine alpine...
- Jun 23
In their own words...
ESWA Volunteer Wilderness Ranger trainees describe why they are volunteering to help the U.S. Forest Service protect Wilderness.
- Jun 21
South Willow Creek Bridge Completed!
If you hike from the Willowbrook trailhead to the Willow Falls this weekend, you'll see a brand new bridge to help you cross the Creek!
- Jun 20
Get Wild: Wild Orchids are blooming in Summit County
We are fortunate in Summit County that, because of the huge range in elevation, we get to see an amazingly diverse collection of wildflowers
- Jun 14
Mesa Cortina Trail Cleared!
Seven ESWA Volunteer Sawyers cleared the Mesa Cortina and a portion of the Gore Range Trail today.
- Jun 14
Get Wild: This fire trapped backpackers and hikers
In October 2020, a wildfire trapped hikers on the popular Ice Lakes Trail in the San Juan Mountains.
- Jun 12
Willow Creek Bridge - ESWA Work Day
Our first day of ESWA volunteer work on the new Willow Creek bridge went well. We have six tired volunteers who will sleep well tonight!
- Jun 10
2024 ESWA Sawyer Training Completed!
Congratulations to ESWA's 2024 Sawyer Certification Class!
- Jun 7
Get Wild: 60 Years of Wilderness
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the act. But, what’s so special about wilderness areas anyway?
- Apr 22
BEAU SCHUETTE MEMORIAL BOARDWALK
Beau Schuette loved the Wilderness but died too soon, at 35, of an undiagnosed heart condition. His family and friends have sponsored a...
- Apr 22
WARREN/OSTER MEMORIAL KIOSK
Several years in the making, the final product proves to be an inspiring work of art and craftsmanship. The Kiosk, named in memory of two...
- Apr 19
Get Wild: The Blue Marble
by Joyce Mosher “The Blue Marble” is the first fully illuminated photograph of Earth taken from outer space in 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew...
- Oct 26, 2023
2023 AWARDEE: GEORGE RESSEGUIE
George Resseguie retired to Summit County in 2004, and joined the Board of Directors of FENW in 2005; He served as both secretary and...
- May 20, 2023
2023 AWARDEE: MARYANN GAUG
Maryann played a vital role during the first half of ESWA's (FENW's) life, then helped launch the FENW-to-ESWA transition in 2018, and...
- Nov 30, 2021
2021 AWARDEE: JOHN TAYLOR
John has been a Wilderness advocate and caretaker since he arrived in Summit County. He worked with FENW from our beginning 27 years ago...
- Dec 4, 2020
2020 AWARDEE: CYNDI KOOP
Cyndi was one of the original founders of ESWA's Volunteer Wilderness Ranger Program in 2005, and managed the program until 2016. Cyndi...
- Sep 1, 2019
Currie Craven Award - Inaugural Awardee
First and foremost, Currie Craven has a passion for Wilderness and a boundless energy for working for and preserving Wilderness. He’s an...
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