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Synopsis
Although climbing Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks has become increasingly popular in recent years for both state natives and visitors, many of the best climbs in the state are actually 13,000-foot peaks. With an even mix of hikes, scrambles, and climbs, as well as an average of almost 4 routes per peak, there is something for everyone in Colorado's Thirteeners. Referring to these peaks as the "Centennial Thirteeners," authors Gerry and Jennifer Roach provide loads of accurate and user-friendly information for every peak. This book includes: -59 major peaks in 6 mountain ranges--Front Range, Tenmile-Mosquito Range, Sawatch Range, Sangre de Cristo Range, Elk Range and San Juan Range -202 routes on the major peaks; 71 routes on 71 additional peaks -96 trailheads with detailed driving directions -22 different approaches to the remote peaks -Distance, elevation gain, difficulty scale and effort rating for each route -33 full-color, annotated topographic maps -Over 60 full-color, photographs -3 comprehensive tables of Colorado's highest peaks