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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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Who pays for backcountry search and rescue?
The Summit County Rescue Group wants you to know that their backcountry search and rescue services are free of charge. Learn more in...
Nov 19, 2024




Who needs snow?
Who needs snow? We all do, and our wildlife neighbors, too! Read more in this week’s Get Wild
Nov 5, 2024


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
Oct 24, 2024


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 21, 2024


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 12, 2024


To bolt or not to bolt
We believe that sport bolting doesn't belong in Wilderness and is a slippery slope that will result in less protection of the Wilderness.
Sep 28, 2024


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 21, 2024


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 13, 2024


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 7, 2024


Thank you, Weed warriors!
Summit County is a beautiful place lush with wildflowers, mountain views and amazing activities. Keeping our county beautiful takes...
Aug 31, 2024


Fixing a Wilderness Gateway: Meadow Creek Trail
Meadow Creek trail is a highly used trail right off Interstate 70 at Exit 203. The trail provides access to Lily Pad Lake’s west side...
Aug 10, 2024


Get Wild: Wildlife Encounters in the Backcountry
Raise the subject of dangerous wildlife encounters and many backcountry recreationists think first of bears and mountain lions, yet...
Jul 26, 2024


Get Wild: Everything in bloom
It often begins with the trees. Once temperatures linger above freezing for long enough, furry blooms called catkins begin to bloom on...
Jul 11, 2024


Get Wild: Join a community weed pull to help preserve natural plant species
This time of year, when all the pretty wildflowers pop up in Summit County, noxious and invasive weeds sprout too. Read this week's Get Wild
Jul 4, 2024

Get Wild: Building a bridge in the wilderness
The Willowbrook trailhead in Silverthorne offers thousands of people each year access to the Eagles Nest Wilderness.
Jun 30, 2024
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