{"product_id":"best-summit-hikes-in-colorado-55-classic-routes-and-100-summits-paperback","title":"Best Summit Hikes in Colorado: 55 Classic Routes and 100+ Summits - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Dziezynski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummit Colorado mountains by hiking to the peaks!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Rocky Mountains, hikers can experience the adrenaline rush of a mountain climber! Let James Dziezynski guide you along 55 of Colorado's top summit hikes. Conquer some of the most famous peaks (Longs), some of the toughest (Storm King), and some of the most remote (Lone Cone). The expert author leads you to countless breathtaking views, and his spirited descriptions reveal why each trip ranks among the very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now in full color, this inspiring guide covers all of Colorado's major ranges, including Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, San Juan, Mosquito, and Tenmile. You'll stand atop the highest mountain in the state; visit the ruins of a town flattened by an avalanche; hunt for fossilized seashells more than two miles above sea level; and enjoy countless scrambles, ridge walks, and traverses through Colorado's stunning alpine scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hike includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopographic map with GPS waypoints and elevation profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifficulty and class ratings tailored to Colorado's unique terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOptional routes for further exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFascinating trivia and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is so much of Colorado that is still wild and lonely, and James Dziezynski takes you there in this book. And because he has spent so much time figuring these trips out from a logistical standpoint, it's an easy guidebook to follow. You have a guide whose passion for the high peaks makes the climb up even more enjoyable.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Doug Schnitzspahn, \u003ci\u003eElevation Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoulder-based author \u003cb\u003eJames Dziezynski\u003c\/b\u003e is a mountaineer and explorer who has scaled more than 600 Colorado summits. He has climbed in the Arctic, Greenland, the jungles of several Caribbean islands, Mexico, the American and Canadian Rockies, and just about every US state. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBackpacker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHooked on the Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen's Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoulder Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElectronic Gaming Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, Gamefaqs.com, and \u003ci\u003eMountain Biking\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170442088583,"sku":"9781643590707","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f4f1f0d07d9c81608e2285b64f57a45b.webp?v=1733348213","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/best-summit-hikes-in-colorado-55-classic-routes-and-100-summits-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}