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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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Joining a backcountry search & rescue team
Find out what's involved in joining a backcountry search & rescue team.
Jan 18


How do they stay warm?
"It's cold out there! This week's Get Wild, authored by ESWA's Karn Stiegelmeier, looks at strategies and adaptations our wildlife...
Jan 12




Dreaming of a white Christmas — and white ptarmigans
The elusive White-tailed ptarmigan is an amazing winter adapter. Discover more in the latest Get Wild.
Dec 29, 2024


Snowshoeing by moonlight
On a clear winter full-moon night, a snowshoe outing becomes a magical experience. Enjoy the latest Get Wild "Snowshoeing by Moonlight
Dec 27, 2024


What’s happening in that den?
Our ursine neighbors, American black bears, are denning. To learn more about what’s happening in those dens, read this week’s Get Wild
Dec 15, 2024


Grateful for public lands? Step up to protect them
Preservation of our public lands as we know them will face serious challenges ahead - so let's be proactive and volunteer to protect them
Dec 8, 2024


FOREST BATHING IN WINTER?
Winter forest bathing - a cure for holiday stress? Read Mike Browning's column in this week's Get Wild in the Summit Daily.
Nov 30, 2024


The value of wilderness in Colorado
Wilderness areas are some of the last semi-intact ecosystems in the Lower 48 States. The more we learn about the natural world, the more we
Nov 24, 2024


Practice self-love – Volunteer to protect your public lands!
There are so many reasons to volunteer to protect our Wilderness Areas. Now a study shows that volunteering also provides positive emotion,
Nov 24, 2024


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


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 7, 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
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