We are dedicated to preserving the four Wilderness areas located in Eagle and Summit County in Colorado. Our work involves creating awareness about the importance of preserving these areas and undertaking initiatives to protect them.
We are a 100% volunteer organization. Our volunteers work in five capacities to protect the Wilderness. Our Volunteer Wilderness Rangers educate the public and provide vital statistics to the USFS.
Our Sawyers clear trails of deadfall and our Trail Crews build bridges to help people access and enjoy the Wilderness. Our Advocacy team works with government agencies and other partners to protect and preserve the Wilderness for future generations. Our all-volunteer Leadership Team dedicates thousands of hours each year to lead, manage, and grow the organization.
Summit & Eagle Counties
Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance (ESWA) began its life as Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness (FENW) in 1994. It was created by local hikers who recognized the need to assist the USFS to protect the Wilderness areas in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. Currie Craven was our first Chair.
The organization changed its name to Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance in 2019 due to the fact that the old name no longer reflected the organization since it had grown to protect more than just the Eagle's Nest Wilderness.
