Title: Afoot and Afield: Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, RMNP
Summary:
One of the most comprehensive hiking and biking books available.
Alan Apt, author of the best-selling guidebook, Snowshoe Routes Colorado’s Front Range, and Kay Turnbaugh, author of Around Nederland, carefully describe 184 adventures for people of all abilities and interests. The book includes everything from easy access Front Range lakeside strolls to high challenging treks among the high peaks. Many trails are great for kids (of all ages)—less ambitious but highly satisfying, easy gambols in the natural world. Published by Wilderness Press. The geographical scope of the book stretches from the Fort Collins area to Colorado Springs, and west to Rocky Mountain National Park, Fairplay, and Independence Pass; with superb coverage of mountains, plains, canyons and riverside adventures. The new edition offers much more than the first edition, with:- 184 trails, many of them new
- 60+ hikes within one hour of Denver-Boulder
- 33 peak summit hikes--20 mountain summits, 13 foothills
- 80 hikes with options for families with kids
- 43 hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
- 57 hikes to lakes
- 65 trails good for mountain biking
- 80 trails good for winter sports
Title: Ski Touring Routes
Summary:
Backcountry skiing is one of the fastest growing segments of outdoor recreation. This brand-new guidebook connects readers with the most classic ski trails that can be day-tripped from every major Front Range city. Whether you're coming from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or Fort Collins, this guide showcases breathtaking outings right in your backyard.
- 95+ routes ranging from easy to challenging
- Full-color photos and topo maps
- Introduction to gear and avalanche safety
