Summit Colorado mountains by hiking to the peaks!
Colorado is known for its high peaks and breathtaking views, but you
needn't be a mountain climber to experience the adrenaline rush of
making it to the top. In this inspiring guide, expert author James
Dziezynski presents 55 of Colorado's very best summit hikes. His
spirited descriptions of the peaks--which range from 8,144 to 14,433
feet in elevation--reveal why each trip is well worth taking.
Now in full color, this guide to the Rocky Mountains covers all of
Colorado's major ranges, including the Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch,
San Juan, and Mosquito & Ten Mile ranges. It includes some of the most
famous peaks (Longs), some of the toughest (Storm King), and some of the
most remote (Lone Cone). You'll climb the highest mountain in the state;
visit the ruins of a town flattened by an avalanche; hunt for fossilized
seashells more than two miles above sea level; and enjoy countless
scrambles, ridge walks, and traverses through Colorado's stunning alpine
scenery.
Each hike profile includes:
- Topographic map with GPS waypoints and elevation profile
- Difficulty and class ratings tailored to Colorado's unique terrain
- Optional routes for further exploration
- Fascinating trivia and history
"There is so much of Colorado that is still wild and lonely, and James
Dziezynski takes you there in this book. And because he has spent so
much time figuring these trips out from a logistical standpoint, it's an
easy guidebook to follow. You have a guide whose passion for the high
peaks makes the climb up even more enjoyable."
--Doug Schnitzspahn, Elevation Outdoors
