Friends of Wilderness

Friends of Wilderness Friends of Wilderness is an all volunteer, not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

Friends of Wilderness is an all volunteer, non profit organization that partners with the U.S Forest Service in managing and protecting the Wilderness and backcountry lands of the Routt National Forest and adjacent National Forests. The mission of FOW is to assist he US Forst Service in managing and protecting Wilderness areas in Routt National Forest and parts of the White River Forest. In conjun

ction with the USFS, FOW recruits, trans, equips and fields volunteers to serve as Rangers and trail crew for the purposes of educating the public and providing other appropriate support to manage the local Wilderness areas.

An intensive training day on Silver Creek Trail with experienced Sawyers helping new volunteers get certified for trail ...
06/15/2026

An intensive training day on Silver Creek Trail with experienced Sawyers helping new volunteers get certified for trail maintenance!

Training the next generation of W**d Warriors! Friends of Wilderness, USFS, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust...
06/12/2026

Training the next generation of W**d Warriors! Friends of Wilderness, USFS, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, Yampatika, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and Yampa Valley Community Foundation teamed up to identify and treat w**ds on the historic Rehder Ranch. Icing on the cake: CPW invited us to witness the release of thousands of hatchery trout into Harrison Creek. Pulling w**ds has never been this much fun!

Our intrepid Trail Maintenance crew leading the way to Three Island Lake this week!
06/06/2026

Our intrepid Trail Maintenance crew leading the way to Three Island Lake this week!

Supporting those who support us by having birthday cake: Big Agnes! Party hosted by another supporter: Tree Haus!For 25 ...
06/06/2026

Supporting those who support us by having birthday cake: Big Agnes! Party hosted by another supporter: Tree Haus!

For 25 years, has helped shape the outdoor community with innovative gear & a passion for adventure ❤️

Founded in 2001 in Steamboat Springs, Big Agnes launched with a mission to make camping more comfortable without sacrificing performance, eventually becoming known for their epic sleeping pads, tents, + backpacking gear loved around the world.

What started in our small town grew into one of the most respected names in the industry. As a longtime retailer, we're proud to have witnessed that journey, helping outfit campers, backpackers, and adventurers since the beginning!

Big thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us yesterday! 😎

In preparation for our w**d outreach and education day on June 10th at the Rehder Ranch, we located and marked w**ds on ...
06/03/2026

In preparation for our w**d outreach and education day on June 10th at the Rehder Ranch, we located and marked w**ds on Monday. We were assisted by representatives from the Forest Service, the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, and one bear—the native wildlife whose habitat we are trying to preserve. If you would like to join us on the 10th, find more info and register at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frehderranchw**dday.eventbrite.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0af2310038c3416eb60308dec174f9a8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639160905302406108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d3LSioSea4amhIqPxiVR4IGh4jw3WtHR4uMKj3wyz00%3D&reserved=0

FOW "Trail Dogs" cleared trees from Red Dirt Trail this past Saturday. But someone needs to tell our newest volunteer th...
05/31/2026

FOW "Trail Dogs" cleared trees from Red Dirt Trail this past Saturday. But someone needs to tell our newest volunteer that a hardhat, safety glasses, and long pants are mandatory.

05/30/2026

This big rattler was spotted 8 feet off the Mad Creek Trail 5/29, and had just eaten a chipmunk. Keep 'em in mind when hiking at those lower elevations.

What a great kick off for the 2026 season last night!
05/29/2026

What a great kick off for the 2026 season last night!

It's always a good time when we all get together!FOW Kick Off Meeting and PotluckWednesday, May 27, 5-7pm, Library HallF...
05/27/2026

It's always a good time when we all get together!
FOW Kick Off Meeting and Potluck
Wednesday, May 27, 5-7pm, Library Hall

FOW Vision: To strengthen the relationship between people and nature for the protection of Wilderness and backcountry lands.

Agenda:
Review Last Year’s accomplishments
Introduction of officers, committee chairs & USFS attendees
Goals for 2026

Trail Maintenance Plans for the Week of May 24th:On Thursday, May 28th, we’ll clear Lower Silver Creek Trail and on Satu...
05/25/2026

Trail Maintenance Plans for the Week of May 24th:

On Thursday, May 28th, we’ll clear Lower Silver Creek Trail and on Saturday, May 30th, we’ll clear Red Dirt Trail.

On Thursday, May 28th we’ll clear Lower Silver Creek Trail(west trailhead). We’ll meet at the Upper Wells Fargo Parking Lot, corner of Oak and 5th Street, and depart at 8:00AM. This hike was scheduled last week but was cancelled due to rain.

On Saturday, May 30, we’ll clear Red Dirt Trail. We’ll meet at the Stock Bridge Transit Center and depart at 8:00 AM. We’ll be using the trailhead on SR 129 just north of the Mad Creek parking on the east side of the road.

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