Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners, Vol. 1: The Northern Peaks (Paperback)

by Louis W., II Dawson (Preface), Johathan Waterman (Foreword)
Key Phrases: use the summer route, use standard sunrise, spring snow season, Mount Evans, Mount Massive, Longs Peak (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"The bible on ski mountaineering northern Colorado's highest, with nods give to summer hikes, snow climbs, and technical routes. Want the low-down on the Cross Couloir or the North Face of North Maroon? It's here. Superb map work. -- Climbing Magazine

Product Description
A year-round guide to Colorado's fourteen-thousand foot peaks north of Pikes Peak, including snow climbs, technical routes, ski descents, and classic hikes. Routes are described in detail, shown on photos, and detailed on maps that are the most usable maps in any guidebook.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Blue Clover Press (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962886718
• ISBN-13: 978-0962886713
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Year Round Guide is Tops, September 22, 2000

By	"icapote" (St.Petersburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I've read seemingly every 14er guide available. Much of the information overlaps as one can imagine. However, what really sets this (and the companion volume as well) one apart is the truly four season information that it provides. Louis gives you ratings for summer and snow climbs as well as ski descents. None of the other 14er guides I've read give you that. These volumes are often compared to Gerry Roach's books which are excellent in their own right. However, in my mind the information in Louis Dawson's guides is better as many of us climb in seasons other than summer!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great guide for year round climbing, April 27, 1999

By A Customer

Lou Dawson is incredible, not only does he describe summer routes in this guide but makes one want to get out of their "warm" recliner and conquer some winter and spring routes as well. a must have book for Colorado's 14'ers. While you at it, get Vol 2 as well!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dawson Makes You Get Off Your Duff..., July 17, 2002

By	Jerry Cates (Round Rock, Texas) - See all my reviews

... and get out to the mountains he loves.

He was the first person in history to ski down all of Colorado's fourteeners. He's climbed all at least once and many several times. Among his accomplishments are four ascents up the Diamond face of Longs Peak, so it is no surprise that Longs Peak figures prominently in this text. Dawson began climbing at an early age, and has written several other guide books for hikers in Colorado. His illustrations are excellent, and his narratives are brief enough to keep your interest and meaty enough to provide the information most are looking for.