Classic Colorado Ski Descents
Classic Colorado Ski Descents

Author: Jon Kedrowski

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2017-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937052386

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Classic Colorado Ski Descents showcases 300 ski descents on 70 separate peak entries on Fourteeners, Thirteeners, as well as easily accessible mountain passes and locales; with routes that range from peaks with gentle terrain, to tree glades, endless powder, ridge lines, steep faces, and couloirs. Each peak description includes skiable vertical, elevation gain, and roundtrip mileage, as well as easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead" -- from Amazon.com.

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado
Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado

Author: Brittany Konsella

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2017-10-11

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1594858837

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Whether you’re an experienced backcountry skier or intermediate snowboarder looking to ramp up your out of bounds expeditions, Brittany and Frank Konsella have the cred to guide you to the state’s special runs. Both have descended all of the state’s 14ers on skis and Brittany was the second woman to accomplish that feat. They know where the sweet lines are. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado—part of the popular series—includes backcountry routes focused on the Front Range and the San Juans, with other routes in the Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, Mosquito Range, and more.

Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains
Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains

Author: Ben Conners

Publisher: FalconGuides

Published: 2014-02-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762791859

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Climbing and Skiing Colorado’s Mountains is a select guidebook to 50 of the most classic, aesthetic, and iconic backcountry ski descents in the state of Colorado. The book provides accurate information to backcountry skiers and snowboarders, including overviews, maps, photos, and route descriptions for each of the selected 50 descents, while at the same time spurring the reader on to investigate peaks and areas outside of those featured in the book. Unlike other guidebooks, Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains focus on peaks of all elevations located in all ranges throughout the state, including many 13ers and 14ers but also some smaller, more accessible peaks, representing a comprehensive mix of some of the best backcountry skiing Colorado has to offer.

Wild Snow
Wild Snow

Author: Louis W. Dawson

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.

50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California
50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California

Author: Paul Richins

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780898866568

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California offers some of the finest ski and snowboard descents in California, ranging over a 550-mile span from the Cascade Range in the north, to Mount Whitney, to the Sierra Nevada in the south. Grouped into nine geographical regions, these summits represent the best of the best from well-known destinations to more remote areas to a sampling of the highest peaks.

Powder Ghost Towns
Powder Ghost Towns

Author: Peter Bronski

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0899975186

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In its heyday, Colorado had more than 175 ski areas operating on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and while many of those resorts have shut down, their runs still shelter secret stashes of snow. Pristine slopes await backcountry powder hounds out to discover these chutes and steeps, bunny hills and bumps. Chronicling the history of more than 36 of these "lost resorts," Powder Ghost Towns provides the beta for how to ski and board these classic runs today, with comprehensive information on trailheads, where to skin up, and the best descents. Coverage ranges from southern Wyoming's Medicine Bow Mountains to the Colorado-New Mexico border, including famous old resorts like Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park.

In the Shadow of Denali
In the Shadow of Denali

Author: Jonathan Waterman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-12-08

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1461745780

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A classic in the genre of mountain literature—with a new preface by the author Rising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. In this collection of exhilarating and stunning narratives, Jonathan Waterman paints a startlingly intimate portrait of the white leviathan and brings to vivid life men and women whose fates have entwined on its sheer icy peak.

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Utah
Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Utah

Author: Jared Hargrave

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2015-10-29

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1594858322

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

• Nearly 100 backcountry ski routes—most located in the central Wasatch • Written by a ski-obsessed outdoor journalist • Both day trips and overnights included Jared Hargrave averages more than 70 ski days a year, which adds up to a ton of local knowledge. He's exactly the ski partner you'd want to show you the best backcountry routes, from those you can hit on a pre-work dawn patrol to multiday overnight trips. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Utah includes tours in the central Wasatch as well as the Uintas, Henry Mountains, and more. As with all books in this series, this Utah guide is designed for intermediate to expert skiers or boarders. Each route includes the following elements: • Detailed route description • Driving directions from nearest major town or junction • Trip rating • Trail distance • Estimated trip time • Skill level • Recommended season • Avalanche routefinding notes • Map/permit info • Starting point elevation • High point elevation • Alternate route options The guide also includes resources for avalanche, weather, and road conditions; land managers relevant to the routes; ski/snow reports; and general safety information, as well as a foreword by one of Utah's premier avalanche experts, Craig Gordon.

Sleeping on the Summits
Sleeping on the Summits

Author: Jon Kedrowskii

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937052287

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Roughly 750,000 people attempt to climb a Colorado Fourteener each year. Of those climbers, the majority start pre-dawn to avoid deadly afternoon thunderstorms. Now imagine doing just the oppositeclimbing during the stormiest part of each day and then sleeping on every Fourteener summit, from sunset to sunrise, in 95 days. With striking photography and expert analysis, the authors explain how they tracked and dodged storms above tree line, climbed with maximum efficiency, and were treated to 54 stunning sunsets and sunrises while perched at over 14,000 feet.