Rocky Mountain National Park: Estes Park Valley: The Climber's Guide [Paperback]

Bernard Gillett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rocky Mountain National Park | Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Volume 1 of a 2 book climbing guide to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. This book, Estes Park Valley, describes over 900 climbing routes in the lower elevations in and around the Park. Absolutely the most comprehensive guidebook on the market.

Volume 2: High Peaks describes alpine and ice routes in the higher mountains of the Park.

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From the Back Cover

Describes over 900 routes on the lower elevation cliffs that lie along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park, including some of the best traditional and sport cragging in the State of Colorado. The areas covered include: Alligator Rock, Big Thompson Canyon, Cedar Park Slab, Combat Rock, Cow Creek Canyon, Crags, Deer Ridge Butress, Deville Rocks, Eagle Rock, Fall River Road Crags, Glen Haven Picnic Area, Ironclads, Jurassic Park, Kinnikinnik Crags, Lumpy Ridge, MacGregor Slab, Monastery, Palisades, Piz Badille, Prospect Mountain, Sandbeach Rocks, Spur 66 Crags.

About the Author

Bernard Gillett has lived most of his life within a few miles of most of the climbs described in this book. He has also been responsible for establishing many of the routes described in the guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Earthbound Sports; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964369842
• ISBN-13: 978-0964369849
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #905,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)