Download or read book The Best Summit County Hikes written by Marshall Hull and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guidebook features the best 20 hikes in Summit County, a wide range of hikes from easy to difficult, complete trail descriptions, color photos, and maps, [and] many optional hikes and extensions for the more adventurous"--Back cover.
Download or read book Hiking Colorado s Summit County Area written by Maryann Gaug and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features twenty-five hikes in and around Summit County, Colorado, including hikes in Clear Creek, near Leadville, and over toward Fairplay.
Download or read book Dillon and Silverthorne written by Roy Goodliffe and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lake Dillon sits at almost 2 miles high in the Rocky Mountains. The dam and reservoir that produced this Summit County resort, along with Dillon Village on its shore and the town of Silverthorne just below it, are collectively one of Colorado's winter-summer fun destinations. Dillon Dam is 5,288 feet long by 231 feet high, creating a large freshwater source for the city of Denver, as well as 25 miles of scenic shoreline. The dam stores 85.5 billion gallons of water from the Snake and Blue Rivers and Ten Mile Creek. On cue, these waters rush eastward to the South Platte River Basin through the Transmontane Project, or Roberts Tunnel--augered hundreds of feet under the Continental Divide in one of the West's most controversial water relocation epics. Today Dillon, Silverthorne, and the Blue River Basin on Colorado's western slope see their share of sailboating, snow and Nordic skiing, windsurfing, and snowboarding.
Download or read book Best Summit Hikes in Colorado written by James Dziezynski and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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 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 Colorado s Fourteeners written by Gerry Roach and published by Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, this is theupdated bestselling guidebook to Colorado's 14ers by well-respected climber and author Gerry Roach."
Download or read book 12 Short Hikes Summit County written by Tracy Salcedo and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for families, newcomers, and anybody looking for easy access to an outdoor experience. Each book describes in clear graphic scenic hikes of less than two hours.
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder written by Maryann Gaug and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Hikes Near Who says you have to travel far from home for a great hike? With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpack. Each featured hike includes everything about the trail: location, length, hiking time, and level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: - Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g., for particular attractions such as waterfalls and if it's suitable for families with kids) - Full-color photos throughout - Information on the area's history, geology, flora, and fauna - Full-color maps of each trail
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Vail written by Maryann Gaug and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Vail includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for spectacular hiking routes through some of the most outstanding scenery in central Colorado's mountains. Hikes to alpine lakes, meadows full of wildflowers, and along sparkling streams are all included.
Download or read book Hiking Colorado s Hidden Gems written by Stewart M. Green and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado. Most of the hikes have not appeared in any previous guidebooks, and are true hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to hike in solitude or simply looking to get off the beaten path, these trails will lead hikers on the best trails in state parks and public spaces, with hikes ranging in difficulty from handicap-accessible and easy hikes to strenuous outings.
Download or read book Explore Summit Trail Guide 2022 written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promotional guide to trails in Summit County, Colorado, published by a local newspaper. Includes trail maps.
Download or read book Hiking Southern Oregon written by Art Bernstein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book is bound to be the standard against which all other guides for the area are judged.
Download or read book The Best Hikes on the Continental Divide Trail written by The Continental Divide Trail Coalition and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2016-04-16 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • A wide variety of hikes, from family-friendly to difficult overnight treks • Includes detailed comments, route descriptions, driving directions, maps, difficulty ratings, and nearest landmark • Fits in your pocket or daypack • Features color photos and maps throughout Experience the high country of Colorado—from Rocky Mountain National Park to the Weminiche Wilderness—on the Continental Divide trail, a 3100-mile trail that traverses the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. Hike some of the more popular and accessible sections of the trail near Denver and Summit County, then venture out on an overnight trek across some of the most remote areas of the state. The Continental Divide Trail runs approximately 800 miles through Colorado, taking hikers through groves of golden aspens, along the shores of snowmelt-fed lakes, and to the rocky summits of 13,000-foot peaks with expansive vistas.
Download or read book The Golden Aspen written by Cheryl Price and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Aspen is a story about kindness and friendship. Friendship can take many forms but kindness and caring for others is not limited. In this story a little tree grows up and because of a single act of kindness to a human being he is rewarded beyond his dreams. And, this reward is something that marks the tree and its descendents even today.
Download or read book Best Summit Hikes in Colorado written by James Dziezynski and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information provided for each hike includes topographic map with GPS waypoints and elevation profile; difficulty and class rating tailored to Colorado's terrain; optional routes for further exploration; and trivia and history.
Download or read book The Next Everest written by Jim Davidson and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic account of the deadly avalanche on Everest—and a return to reach the summit. On April 25, 2015, Jim Davidson was climbing Mount Everest when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake released avalanches all around him and his team, destroying their only escape route and trapping them at nearly 20,000 feet. It was the largest earthquake in Nepal in eighty-one years and killed nearly 8,900 people. That day also became the deadliest in the history of Everest, with eighteen people losing their lives on the mountain. After spending two unsettling days stranded on Everest, Davidson's team was rescued by helicopter. The experience left him shaken, and despite his thirty-three years of climbing and serving as an expedition leader, he wasn’t sure that he would ever go back. But in the face of risk and uncertainty, he returned in 2017 and finally achieved his dream of reaching the summit. Suspenseful and engrossing, The Next Everest portrays the experience of living through the biggest disaster to ever hit the mountain. Davidson's background in geology and environmental science makes him uniquely qualified to explain why the seismic threats lurking beneath Nepal are even greater today. But this story is not about “conquering” the world’s highest peak. Instead, it reveals how embracing change, challenge, and uncertainty prepares anyone to face their next “Everest” in life.
