Based on archaeological research in Colorado's Middle Park--a high mountain basin initially encountered by Europeans in the early 1800s and occupied for centuries by the Ute people--"The First Rocky Mountaineers "is a prehistory of the earliest people of the region at the conclusion of the Ice Age.
Guide to the Colorado Mountains
β Scribed by Robert M. Ormes, Colorado Mountain Club, Randy Jacobs
- Publisher
- Johnson Books
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 332
- Edition
- 9th
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
For nearly 50 years and for generations of outdoor enthusiasts, the authoritative source on Colorado's mountains has been Guide to the Colorado Mountains. Now this new edition compiles updated route descriptions for more than 1,500 hiking and climbing destinations-peaks, passes, lakes, and trails-from the expert trip leaders of the Colorado Mountain Club. All the ranges are covered, with trails and peaks grouped by access and with new maps, photos, and a detailed index. A checklist ranks the peaks in order, and special sections cover climbing history, geology, backcountry use, recommended equipment, and much more.
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