Download or read book The Best Vail Valley Hikes and Snowshoe Routes written by The Colorado Mountain Club and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year-round guide to 20 of the best Vail Valley hikes and snowshoe routes * Trails for all ability levels, each offering something special for the visitor or local alike * Detailed directions and full-color maps to help you find your way * A guidebook that easily fits in your pack or back pocket The Vail Valley is the home of great downhill skiing, but it has also become a year-round playground for trail running, golf, cycling, tennis, fly fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing. As part of the Colorado Mountain Club's best-selling Pack Guide series, The Best Vail Valley Hikes and Snowshoe Routes explores the more popular and some of the lesser known hiking and snowshoe routes in the valley. Most trailheads are within an hour's drive of the Vail Valley and its namesake ski area. From the mysteriously enchanting Gore Range to the evocative Holy Cross Ridge, and beyond, these hikes represent the best of what the Vail Valley can offer the hiker and snowshoer.
Download or read book Snowshoeing Colorado written by Claire Walter and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning trail guide to Colorado's hottest winter sport revised and updated!
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Vail written by Maryann Gaug and published by FalconGuides. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Vail includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in Vail, Colorado area. All hikes included in this book are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails, and take hikers into some of the most scenic sections of the nearby mountains. GPS coordinates for all trailheads are also included.
Download or read book The Vail Hiker and Ski Trail Guide written by Mary Ellen Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Hikes Breckenridge and Vail written by Maryann Gaug and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 40 of the best hikes within an hour's drive of Breckenridge and Vail. Hike through colorful wildflower meadows, past historical relics of the mining era, and up to alpine tundra with fantastic views of the rugged Gore Range; one of the most beautiful spots in Colorado. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty of choices. Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hikes (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for lakes, best hikes for views, and best hikes for history buffs); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area's array of wildlife.
Download or read book The Vail Hiker and Ski Touring Guide written by Mary Ellen Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vail Hiker and Ski Touring Guide written by Mary Ellen Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winter TrailsTM Colorado written by Andy Lightbody and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, this guide leads readers to 50 of the best snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in Colorado--from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride.
Download or read book Snowshoe Routes Washington written by Dan Nelson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003-08-14 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * A backcountry primer for winter hiking * Wide variety of locales and trips of various lengths throughout the state * 80+ diverse snowshoe trips for all levels of expertise * Most trips keyed to state-maintained Sno-Park lots No need to stop hiking when the snow flies-just switch to snowshoes and enjoy your favorite areas with fewer crowds. With today's high-tech equipment, snowshoeing can be just like walking. But finding a safe, rewarding route in all that snow requires a little help. This authoritative guide provides complete details on a prime selection of 81 diverse snowshoe routes. Choices range from easy, relatively level routes for beginners or families, on up to backcountry, less-defined routes that often include steep elevation gains or require winter-survival and basic mountaineering skills. Each route description includes vital access information, plus estimated time, elevation gain and loss, best time to go, and maps to carry. Introductory material includes information on equipment, technique, clothing, camping, avalanche awareness, and winter safety.
Download or read book The Vail Hiker and Ski Touring Guide written by Mary Ellen Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vail Hiker and Ski Touring Guide written by Mary Ellen Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 trails around Colorado's Vail Valley, including Avon, Minturn, Beaver Creek, Edwards and Eagle, lead to alpine lakes and waterfalls, ghost towns, historic high passes and wildflower meadows. A fold-out map helps readers position themselves while trail lists for each ability allow users to select a hike perfect for them. Eleven of the book's trails penetrate the pristine Eagles Nest Wilderness and 18 trails traverse the beautiful Holy Cross Wilderness. The Vail Hiker & Ski Touring Guide, also used by winter cross country skiers and snow shoers, features 30 winter trails for snow tours.The Vail Hiker & Ski touring Guide is the top-selling book in Vail's bookstore, Verbatim Books and also in The bookworm, located in Edwards, Colorado.
Download or read book 50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Lake Tahoe written by Mike White and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come winter, Lake Tahoe’s trails, mountains, and shores shed their hikers and transform under a white blanket of snow into a serene winter wonderland. From towering snowy vistas, frozen subalpine lakes, lofty summits, and beautiful tree canopies, Lake Tahoe is one of America’s favorite winter playgrounds—with some of the most beautiful and invigorating views in the world. 50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Tahoe offers snowshoers of all levels and experience a wide-range of excursions—from flat and easy to steep and strenuous. It includes a wide range of snowshoe routes such as Mt. Rose, Carson Pass, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Highway 89, Truckee and Donner Pass. Features include: Fifty distinct routes with directions to trailheads, detailed trip descriptions, and topographic maps Forty-five stunning photographs of popular trails, landscapes, and lake views Easy-to-read headings to provide key information on trail difficulty, distance, elevation, avalanche risk, facilities, managing agencies, highlights, lowlights, and more. A wide-range of outings for snowshoers of all abilities Recommendations on where to grab a hot drink, enjoy a hearty meal, or to snuggle up for a cozy overnight stay Tips on everything from proper clothing and footwear, equipment checklists, pre-hike warm-ups, sanitation, dog-friendly trails, and permit requirements Whether you are an amateur explorer or a winter adventure enthusiast, this comprehensive guidebook has everything you need to explore the winter playgrounds surrounding Lake Tahoe.
Download or read book Central Colorado Aspen Vail Crested Butte Steamboat Springs Rocky Mountain National Park Beyond written by Curtis Casewit and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The San Luis Valley is a study in contrasts, evident in the 7,000-foot elevation gain from the low-lying valley floor to 14,345-foot Blanca Peak. The Great Sand Dunes are reminiscent of the Sahara Desert. Fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, the spire-like Crestone Needle and its neighbor Crestone Peak, pride of the Sangre de Cristo ("Blood of Christ") Range, are the natural landmarks for the valley's eastern boundary. At the northern end of the area are the Valley View Hot Springs which harness some of the steaming water that pours from the ground. In Crested Butte, trails set out into the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness from the vicinity of Gothic and Schofield Pass. Short day hikes into the alpine meadows are one option. Or, those seeking a longer experience can hike the 13 miles over spectacular East Maroon Pass on into Aspen. The state that brings you Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek and Telluride is renowned for its skiing and snowboarding. Justly so. Colorado has a greater number of ski resorts and areas than almost any other US state or Canadian province. In all, you can ski at two dozen places that vary in size from giants like the Aspen complex to rustic alpine Loveland Basin. Non-skiers find activities at the Colorado resorts as well. Experts have counted some 200 species of wildlife in the Rocky Mountain National Park. More than 400 miles of trails, many of them gentle, others challenging, provide hikes to beautiful alpine mountain lakes surrounded by snow-capped peaks. No visitor to this part of Colorado should miss Rocky Mountain National Park. Its 300,000 acres are filled by stunning mountain views and, thanks to the Park Service, remain largely in their natural state. Some 300 well-marked trails, many passing through meadows filled with wildflowers, attract numerous hikers to the park. Hiking in the Park, you are almost certain to be rewarded with stunning vistas, some of Colorado's most spectacular scenery, and rare encounters with nature, such as a bugling elk. Nearby is Steamboat Springs. Summers here guarantee you an adrenaline rush. Breaking in wild horses, barrel racing on horseback, galloping through forest clearings are all exciting. Climbers have attacked the rock faces of Rabbit Ears Pass. And, of course, you can reach the Mount Werner summits in style by gondola and then test your leg muscles against the long downhill walks or ski runs through knee-high meadows or on logging roads. Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, the year-round resort of Vail are all covered here. And then there is Aspen. As a ski complex, Aspen is unsurpassed. Its four lift-serviced areas - Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk Mountain, The Snowmass, Aspen Highlands - encompass 160 miles of ski trails reachable by dozens of lifts that can hoist 25,000 skiers an hour. Where to stay, where to eat, how to get around, what to do - we cover it all in detail. Plus color photos throughout.
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Breckenridge and Vail written by Maryann Gaug and published by FalconGuides. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the Breckenridge and Vail area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of these two towns.
Download or read book Snowshoe Trails of California written by Michael C. White and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 100 trips in Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite national parks, and more. Directions, difficulty ratings, elevation change, photos, topo maps and info on lodging and eateries.
Download or read book Snowshoe Routes Northern California written by Marc Soares and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowshoeing is fun, easy, low-impact, and a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. It's also the perfect way to keep hiking throughout the winter months. From a moderate 3.6-mile snowshoeing trip to Andesite Peak in the Lake Tahoe region, to a 25-mile backcountry adventure, to meadows on the Lake Helen and Kings Creek Meadow route in Lassen Volcanic National Park-Soares offers winter hikes for Northern California showshoers of all abilities. All of the hikes have easy access to Interstate 5 and the main highways in the mountainous regions of Northern California. Includes an introduction to snowshoeing that explains how to find the right pair of snowshoes, how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, equipment to bring on an outing, and snow safety. Soares provides information about how to evaluate snow so a snowshoer can make better decisions about where and when to go.
Download or read book Colorado Day Trips by Theme written by Aimee Heckel and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your All-in-One Guide to Colorado’s Best Outings! If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Colorado Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Centennial State is jam-packed with more than 170 of Colorado’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Annual Festivals, Craft Beer & Distillery, Outdoor Adventures, and Ski Towns, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide by Aimee Heckel encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state’s unique attractions—hot springs, mountain peaks, museums, national parks, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Colorado Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!
