New backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers. The monsters of the sawatch range, which features eight of colorados 20 highest peaks, continue to dominate the landscape as you make your way south on us route 24 towards buena vista. Besides the oftenclimbed standard routes, the guide describes many alternative and technical routes, with each route rated by grade, class, and snow steepness. Follow the trail west through the forest for approx. Start by marking colorados fourteeners map pack as want to read. While the majority of climbings routes involve technical, ropedup climbing, most peaks there are a few notable exceptions offer at least a class 3 route to the summit. Named fourteen thousand feet it was reprinted many times and came to be seen as the most comprehensive and reliable guide up until a new guide by ray phillips was created in 1967. Its a very disappointing guidebook that leaves out so much of the information that you look for in a guidebook.
They are promoted as a wonderful outdoor experience and they are. Besides the oftenclimbed standard routes, the guide describes many alternative and technical routes. However, they are serious backcountry exertions that must be climbed with preparation, the right equipment, fitness, and attention to weather to name a few precautions. Colorado 14ers list and map of the fourteeners in colorado a 14er is a mountain peak with an elevation of at least 14,000 according to the colorado geological survey, using information form the usgs and national geodetic survey, colorado is home to 58 named peaks greater than 14,000 feet above sea level. He has climbed extensively in east africa, north and south america, and australia. There are at least a dozen groupings of fourteeners that can be conquered in a daytrip. May 28, 20 the decalibron loop is a wellknown mountaineering route that lies less than 15 miles outside of fairplay. Ski the fourteeners lou dawson, author, ski mountaineer. Alamosa is next door to one of the most rugged collections of 14,000foot peaks in the state. Online guidebook 14er routes this section of the site contains 151 14er route.
The route guide to the fifteen highest peaks stephen porcella, cameron m. Nov 22, 2017 new backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers guide to lines of all kinds frank and brittany walker konsella have climbed and skied all the states fourteeners. The fourteeners colorados great mountains by eberhart perry. The standard routes, from the colorado mountain club, and dawsons guides to colorados fourteeners, written by carbondale mountaineer lou dawson. Jul 26, 2017 other books include the colorado 14ers. Colorados fourteeners, 3rd ed from hikes to climbs by. The route is called nolans 14, after jim nolan, who determined that this was as many fourteeners as you could get in a 100 mile course no vehicle transport.
The book serves as my guide as i work on reaching all of colorados summits over 14,000 feet. New backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers. I like it because it gives alternate routes with extra nearby peaks to add on to a hike or climb and full color maps and photos. Only guide to multiple routes on each of californias fourteeners. The undulating trail allows hikers to summit four 14,000foot peaks in one day, which is not an uncommon feat.
These peaks are generally more difficult than their northern counterparts in the front, mosquito, tenmile, and sawatch ranges. Fourteener log book with prompts to write in, hiking journal, backpacking colorado, 14ers book. Books about colorado 14ers the armchair mountaineer. Apr, 2010 the photos for this edition are by todd caudle, whose work has been featured in the colorado fourteeners calendar for the last ten years. In colorados fourteeners, he details around 200 routes on 55 peaks, plus many additional combinations, route variations, and extra credits nearby lower peaks that can be combined with the fourteeners. This edition is probably a bit old now, but still the benchmark book to learning the routes, difficulties, directions to trailheads, and the payoff of. To climb all 54 of the 14,000foot peaks in colorado is truly an achievement, no matter how. Peaks, passes and trails, climbing californias fourteeners. Descriptions of the routes that 90 percent of climbers use stunning color photos of the 14ers by noted mountain photographer todd caudle color route maps and sidebars of interest to 14ers climbers. This edition is probably a bit old now, but still the benchmark book to learning the routes, difficulties, directions to trailheads, and the payoff of each mountains routes, from hikes to climbs. My favorite site dedicated to 14ers is bill middlebrooks the bible of guide books remains gerry roachs colorado fourteeners. A classic guidebook known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, colorados fourteeners has been updated to include gps coordinates, revised topographic maps, expanded route details, and new descriptions reflecting alterations to trail access. Fixes to colorados fourteeners from hikes to climbs.
Fulcrum publishing in golden co published the 3rd edition of gerrys fourteener book in 2011. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this. This segment holds one of the highest concentrations of technical climbing within colorados fourteeners and includes crestone peak, which some proclaim to be colorados hardest fourteener. From hikes to climbs brings you experienced advice and timetested routes. He lives in colorado and has written several books about climbing mountains around the state. Philip schmuck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The photos for this edition are by todd caudle, whose work has been featured in the colorado fourteeners calendar for the last ten years. Apr 14, 2015 he lives in colorado and has written several books about climbing mountains around the state. The softcover 6x9inch book contains 336 pages, 250 routes on colorados 56 fourteeners gerry added conundrum, 57 fine, annotated color photographs, and 31 full color, annotated topographic maps. To climb all 54 of the 14,000foot peaks in colorado is truly an achievement, no matter how long. Five of the toughest outdoor adventures in southern colorado. The great colorado fourteener road trip lonely planet. The spectacular photography by todd caudle provides inspiration to get out and achieve those summits. They may sometimes be obtained through the used book market.
Burns 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The mobile app provides access to peak information, usercontributed peak conditions, trailhead descriptions, usercontributed trailhead conditions, route. Books about the colorado 14ers the first guide to colorado 14ers was compiled in 1925 by john l jerome hart. There are many great web sites out there about colorados 14ers with excellent maps, route information, trip reports and photos. Colorados 14ers ranked by difficulty outthere colorado. This is one of the earlier books on climbing colorados fourteeners.
The softcover 6x9inch book contains 400 pages, 256 routes. Shop for climbing guidebooks at rei free shipping on all orders. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Spanish for good view, the area around this peaceful town is packed with the highest concentration of fourteeners in the state and attracts a wide range. If youre interested in climbing a 14er, read the route description to make sure its within your ability and then print a version for the trail. Many books have been written on colorados fourteeners i believe this guide is the most useful. Extra credits have a unique, dedicated, nonsolid line style throughout the book. Includes a lot of info and routes you wont find online at 14ers.
Several guide books and a website are dedicated to the 14ers. These are not trip reports but detailed descriptions focusing on specifics of the hikeclimb. The only california climbing guidebook offering multiple routes up the states fourteeners climbing californias fourteeners. Lous passion for the past 50 years has been alpinism, climbing, mountaineering and skiing along with all manner of outdoor recreation. The authors did extensive research on the historical routes and perhaps the book is more useful as a history book than a climbers guide. Feb 01, 2011 a ton of information maps, guides and photos. This route has a great trail all the way to summit lake and is considered the standard way to climb evans from a lower trailhead. Lou dawsons colorado fourteener guidebooks lou dawson. Mount whitney via the mountaineers route trip notes. Colorados fourteeners, 3rd ed from hikes to climbs. There are fiftyfour peaks in colorado that rise above 14,000 feet. The 14ers have become so popular that erosion and trail damage became a problem. The usgs has changed datums, and announced new altitudes for all of colorados fourteeners.
Colorados fourteeners from hikes to climbs by gerry roach. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. Formed in 2000 by breckenridge, colorado resident bill middlebrook, is the premier resource for climbing the high peaks in colorado. New backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers guide to lines of all kinds frank and brittany walker konsella have climbed and skied all the states fourteeners. That makes climbing californias fourteeners highly useful to hikers, scramblers, and climbers alikeeach can choose the route best suited to their ability level.
The colorado fourteeners initiative was formed in 1994 to maintain these routes and protect the fragile alpine environment of these peaks. The mission of is to provide free access to peak information, photos, climbing routes and an active forum, all in an open environment thats easy to use. Even though it was updated in 1999 it is a must have for every 14er climber. Park near the echo lake lodge and locate a trail which starts on the west side of the lodge parking area 1. The latest printing in 2010 has uptodate information on the access issues with colorados fourteeners. For one mountaineers specific tales of high adventure in the colorado rockies, read tj burrs rocky mountain adventure collection. The ultimate guide to hiking colorados fourteeners. Colorados 14ers, 2nd ed from hikes to climbs by gerry. Many books have been written on colorados fourteeners i believe this. Instead a climbing guide to colorados fourteeners is best described as an overview of the most traveled routes to each of colorados fourteeners. The standard book would be climbing californias fourteeners. A climbing guide to colorados fourteeners by walter r.
Colorado mountain club foundation and colorado fourteeners intitative. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Now celebrating its twentieth year in print, this classic guidebook has helped thousands of ambitious hikers and climbers to summit as many of colorados fiftyfour. The standard routes the colorado mountain club guidebook colorado. Online guidebook 14er routes this section of the site contains 151 14er route descriptions, including all of the standard routes. This book ranks as the single indispensable guide to hiking andor climbing colorados highest mountains. He has authored numerous books and articles about ski touring and is known as the first person to ski down all 54 of colorados 14,000foot peaks, otherwise known as the fourteeners. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. But its the only book i found for the california 14ers. Comprehensive california climbing guidebook to the fourteeners from walkups to screamers includes general history of the mountains and historical anecdotes about the routes californias 14,000foot peaks are altogether different from those in colorado or. Colorado 14ers list and map of the fourteeners in colorado. Includes a lot of info and routes you wont find online at or summitpost nice for when you want to climb a nonstandard route and avoid the crowds. Mountaineers books is still shipping books and maps. Here, the ultimate beginners guide to climbing colorados famous fourteeners.
Fourteener log book with prompts to write in, hiking journal, backpacking colorado, 14ers book, hiking logbook, 6 x 9 travel size. Each route description includes precise directions for driving to the trailhead and tips on where to park, in addition to the route description itself. A classic guidebook known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, colorados fourteeners has been updated to include gps coordinates, revised topographic maps. The route starts from yankee boy trailhead, and the first part up is up to a scree col lavender col at,500 feet, which is the saddle between sneffels and kismet. The author appreciates that these books have a life of their own, but. The spectacular photography by todd caudle provides inspiration to. Formed in 2000 by breckenridge, colorado resident bill middlebrook, 14ers. If you like to hike mountains, and want to hike the 14,000 foot mountains fourteeners in colorado, this is the musthave book. Since 1992, colorados fourteeners has sold more than 40,000 copies, a testament to its accuracy and completeness. Thirtyone removable, fullcolor topographic maps and route descriptions the perfect complement to colorados fourteeners, second edition. The 3rd edition of colorado fourteeners has 400 pages, 256 routes, 49 of which are rated classic, 79 extra credits, and 79 variations on colorados 56 fourteeners, 60 fine annotated color photographs, and 31. The fourteeners colorados great mountains by eberhart perry abebooks. Roach supply the reader with thorough and accurate route information, but he includes occasional wry observations on both mountains and mountaineers. Dawsons guides to colorados fourteeners complete guidebooks to colorados high peaks these model guidebooks, written by well known colorado mountaineer louis lou dawson, are out of print first published circa 1994.
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