[PDF] Best Summit Hikes In Colorado eBook

Author : James Dziezynski
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 19,52 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0899977138

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Colorado has 53 14ers, more than 600 13ers, and hundreds of other peaks that can be reached without special equipment or expertise. Numerous guides dryly catalog these trails, but Best Summit Hikes in Colorado stands out from them all. Author James Dziezynski has meticulously selected 80+ of the state's absolute best peaks in more than 50 superlative hikes, and his opinionated narrative brings each route to life. Each summit is included because of a notable feature--whether it's the site of a ghost mine or airplane wreckage, has thundering waterfalls or colorful floral meadows, is the best summit for spotting wildlife or bringing out-of-town friends, or is very accessible. Some peaks offer unique opportunities, such as a trailhead accessible only via a steam-powered railroad. Several summits are described in no other publication. Covering all Colorado's major mountain ranges, including the well-known Sangre De Cristo, Gore, Sawatch, Indian Peaks, and Maroon Bell wilderness areas to the lesser-known Grenadiers, Medicine Bow, and Outer San Juan peaks, this distinctive guide makes it easy to select exactly the right hike for the right day, the right mood, and the right companions.

Author : James Dziezynski
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 19,86 MB
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1643590715

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Summit Colorado mountains by hiking to the peaks! In the Rocky Mountains, hikers can experience the adrenaline rush of a mountain climber! Let James Dziezynski guide you along 55 of Colorado’s top summit hikes. Conquer some of the most famous peaks (Longs), some of the toughest (Storm King), and some of the most remote (Lone Cone). The expert author leads you to countless breathtaking views, and his spirited descriptions reveal why each trip ranks among the very best. Now in full color, this inspiring guide covers all of Colorado’s major ranges, including Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, San Juan, Mosquito, and Tenmile. You’ll stand atop 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 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

Author : James Dziezynski
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 2018-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780899979212

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Information provided for each hike includes topographic map with GPS waypoints and elevation profile; difficulty and class rating tailored to Colorado's unique terrain; optional routes for further exploration; and trivia and history.

Author : James Dziezynski
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0899978118

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From little-known beauties like Coon Hill and Silver Plume Mountain to classic climbs like Peak 1 and Torreys Peak, Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail provides detailed, accurate information on more than 60 summits that are within a 1.5-hour drive from the Denver/Boulder metro area. Local author James Dziezynski guides readers to rarely documented peaks and along wonderful adventures that are easy to access yet provide a true wilderness setting in a matter of minutes. This is a great resource for those who don't have the time to drive far away for other popular mountains and may want to learn more about the fantastic peaks that are closer than they think. Other Colorado guidebooks focus on specific ranges or peaks grouped by elevation, but Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail focuses on the most heavily traveled part of Colorado and is as useful for tourists as it is for locals. The wealth of great adventures close to home is a bit of a secret, even for veteran outdoors explorers.

Author : Gerry Roach
Publisher : Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781555917463

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Known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, this is theupdated bestselling guidebook to Colorado's 14ers by well-respected climber and author Gerry Roach."

Author : James Dziezynski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 16,58 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493046217

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This book is a collection of the very best non-technical hikes and scrambles on Colorado's 13,000-foot mountains. It will showcase 50 select routes on the most exciting, beautiful, and adventurous of the 637 officially recognized thirteeners. A balance of difficulty will roughly be divided into thirds: easier (about 25% of the routes), modest (50%), and difficult (25%). While the guide will cover the entire state of Colorado, there will be a slight bias toward summits within a two-hour drive of the Denver/Boulder metro area. Each of the 50 chapters includes full-color photography and maps. None of the routes are harder than class 3, making this guide suitable to hikers of all skill levels, with no need to use technical mountaineering gear. Detailed write-ups include accurate driving directions, at-a-glance stats for the peak, a turn-by-turn description of the primary route, optional route info, and when relevant, interesting history or stories about the featured peak. Fees, permits, and an index with info such as thirteener lists, helpful USFS contacts, hiking groups, and online resources are also provided.

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,80 MB
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 159485226X

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* 60 Colorado loop hikes accessible from metro areas including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Boulder * Illustrated with topo maps, elevation profiles, and photos for each hike * Trailfinder chart lists hikes by factors including distance, hiking time, elevation gain, season, and highlights -- quiet wilderness, mountain meadow, great views, wildlife, etc. * Bonus listing of Colorado hikes that are great for winter snowshoeing Looking for a short, easy loop stroll, or a challenging loop trek? Do you want loops that offer solitude or loops that are kid-friendly? Best Loop Hikes Colorado includes loop hikes that involve overnight stays and trails that involve fourteeners to consider, too. And did you know that some loops double as great snowshoe trails in winter? You'll find all these and more in Best Loop Hikes Colorado. As you can tell, the operative word here is "loop." That's right: there's no need to bore yourself by retracing the same path. Your every step is shiny and new, all without tandem driving or dropping off a car at both ends of the trail. It's the holy grail of hiking! Guidebook regions include the Front Range, Central Mountains, Southwest Mountains, Western Slope and Canyonlands, Northern Mountains, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Author : Dave Muller
Publisher : Colorado Mountain Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,55 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Colorado
ISBN : 9780972441339

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From world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Park in the north to the magnificent San Juans in the southwest, readers will find everything they need to enjoy the best summit hikes that the state has to offer.

Author : David Muller
Publisher : Colorado Mountain Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,82 MB
Release : 2018-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781937052614

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100+ routes with maps and photos Suitable for beginners to experts Unique Peak Finder helps identify distant summits Start with short, easy hikes and work your way through the book to some of the most challenging summits in the state. Colorado Summit Hikes offers an excellent progression as you venture to some of the best viewpoints in the country. No technical climbing is required for any of these hikes but you will want to be fit and have good outdoor saavy by the time you get to the more advanced hikes. This is a great guide for anyone just getting into hiking or has recently moved to Colorado. And even the veteran peakbaggers will find worthwhile routes, some of which see little traffic.

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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,31 MB
Release : 2006-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780976052531

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This completely rewritten and redesigned second edition is organised by mountain range-the only book you will need to find the most popular route up each of the 54 Colorado 14ers. Each description includes clear, concise directions for driving to the trailhead, where to park, a map of the route, difficulty rating, elevation profile, distance, and estimated round-trip time. All of the routes have been approved by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, the non-profit that has built or rebuilt 21 of these routes and seeks to educate all 14er climbers about protecting and conserving these mountain routes. The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation receives, administers and disburses funds for charitable, scientific, literary and educational organisations that collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky Mountains.