Best Summit Hikes in Colorado. James Dziezynski

Best Summit Hikes in Colorado

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Best Summit Hikes in Colorado:

The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need—50 Classic Routes and 90+ Summits

2nd EDITION 2012

All cover and interior photos, except where noted, by James Dziezynski

Auhtor photo by Katie Harwood

Maps: James Dziezynski and Scott McGrew

Cover design: Scott McGrew

Book design: Lisa Pletka

Book editor: Amber Kaye Henderson

Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available from the Library of Congress ISBN-13: 978-0-89997-712-6

Manufactured in the United States of America

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Cover photos:		(front) Top: 13,663-foot Carbonate Mountain, Leadville, Colorado
		Bottom: Passing the Little Diamond on Mount Alice, Rocky Mountain National Park
Frontispiece:		A summit party atop Carbonate Mountain

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, or by any means electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews.

SAFETY NOTICE: Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while in the wilderness. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions and know your own limitations.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to all the people (and animals) whose support and mountainous spirits encourage and inspire me.

Huge thanks: Sheila Powell, Jody Pratt, Marie Willson, John Dziezynski, Laura Keresty, Willie Scott, and border collies extraordinaire Fremont and Mystic.

On the mountain: Bart Deferme, Jenny Salentine, Arvind Mohanram, David and Daniela Tanguay, Katarina Stastny, Dani van Heerden, Merril Tydings, Kyle Sevits, Paul Lenhart, Paul Retrum, John Ragozzine, Christina Sheedy, and Seth Griffiths.

Behind the scenes: Doug Schnitzspahn, Jayme Moye, Susan Fecko, Heather Harrison, Emily White, Roslyn Bullas, Lindsey Tate, Emily Gillis, Valerie Soraci, Donald Martinson, Valerie Wimberly, Ron Pratt, Þóra Briem, David and Lynne Dziezynski, Amy and Michael Karls, Sharon and Pete Fuller, Nancy Coulter-Parker, and feline friends Xanadu and Zebedee.

Special thanks: Ingrid Niehaus and the team at Mountainsmith, Native Eyewear, Chris Dickey and Pro-Bar, Patagonia, and National Geographic Maps.

In memory of: Jonny Copp, James Baggett, Arthur Dziezynski, and Talus the border collie.

List of Peaks and Elevations

1 James Peak 13,294 ft.

2 Navajo Peak 13,409 ft.

3 Jasper Peak 12,923 ft.

4 Guardians of the Flatirons: S. Boulder Peak 8,549 ft. + more

5 Lead Mountain 12,537 ft.

6 Clark Peak 12,951 ft.

7 Mount Richthofen 12,940 ft.

8 Longs Peak 14,255 ft.

9 Mount Alice 13,310 ft.