Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners, Vol. 1: The Northern Peaks - Softcover

Louis W.; II Dawson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962886718 ISBN 13: 9780962886713

Publisher: Blue Clover Press, 1994

Synopsis

A year-round guide to Colorado's fourteen-thousand foot peaks north of Pikes Peak, including snow climbs, technical routes, ski descents, and classic hikes. Routes are described in detail, shown on photos, and detailed on maps that are the most usable maps in any guidebook.

About this title

About the Author:

Photographer and writer, Louis W. Dawson lives in Carbondale, Colorado, with his wife Lisa and son Louis. He is the first person to ski all of Colorado's fourteeners. Moreover, he has climbed all of the fourteeners at least once. He has logged more than 30 ascents of Pyramid Peak, four ascents of the Diamond, and countless hours hiking and skiing Colorado's fourteeners. His winter ascents include new winter routes on Pyramid Peak and Capitol Peak. Other books by Lou Dawson include Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners, Volume 2.

Review:

"The bible on ski mountaineering northern Colorado's highest, with nods give to summer hikes, snow climbs, and technical routes. Want the low-down on the Cross Couloir or the North Face of North Maroon? It's here. Superb map work. --Climbing Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Blue Clover Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0962886718
• ISBN 13: 9780962886713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 255