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Welcome to summer in Summit County
Trailhead hosts from ESWA and FDRD help educate trail users before they head into the Wilderness.
7 days ago


Protect Our Wilderness - A Wilderness Primer
ESWA volunteers run into a lot of folks who don't even know they're in a Wilderness Area - or what that means.
Jun 27


How to get help in a backcountry emergency when out of cell service
Learn some useful tips for getting an emergency message out when your cell signal is weak or nonexistent.
Jun 21


Wildflower season has arrived
Thanks to the combination of recent rain and warm weather, it's full-bloom time! Learn more about some of your favorite high-country...
Jun 14


An easy way to remember Leave-No-Trace Principles
Here's an easy way to remember the 7 LNT principles.
Jun 6


When should I call search & rescue?
When in the backcountry, it can be critical to know when and how to call search & rescue.
May 31


What is untrammeled wilderness?
The meaning of "untrammeled" is key to how Wilderness Areas are managed and loved.
May 25




Great books about wilderness
These cool evenings are the perfect time to curl up with a great book about wilderness.
May 9


Wolverines are coming to Colorado...eventually
Wolverines have super-potent scent glands used for marking territory and defense.
May 3


Is Spring really here?
Follow LNT guidelines this spring and recreate on durable surfaces.
Apr 27


Join ESWA in celebrating Earth Day 2025
On this 55th anniversary of Earth Day - let's celebrate our amazing planet.
Apr 19


Bears emerge from their dens
Learn more about black bear den emergence happening now near you.
Apr 11


Get Wild: A message of life, death and karma for dog guardians
Let's get real about picking up your pups waste! What's the real impact of leaving it on the trail? There are so many good reasons why...
Apr 5


Get Wild: Don't just stress out - Do Something
Read this week's Get Wild for actionable suggestions on how you can participate in protecting and caring for our treasured public lands.
Mar 30


Get Wild: Threats to wilderness – alienation from nature
In his final piece of a three-part series on threats to our Wilderness Areas, Mike Browning tackles the issue of how our sense of...
Mar 23


Backcountry adventuring with man's best friend
Check out some valuable tips for keeping your pup safe in the backcountry.
Mar 14


Threats to Wilderness - Cumulative Impacts
It will take all of us to help reduce our cumulative impacts on local Wilderness Areas.
Mar 7


Delighting in birds at a winter feeder
Many species of birds spend the winter in Summit County's high country.
Mar 2


Threats to Wilderness - Climate Change
How does climate change affect the Wilderness Areas in Summit and Eagle Counties - and what can we do to protect these unique areas that pro
Feb 22
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