Rocky Mountain National Park: High Peaks: The Climber's Guide [Paperback]

Bernard Gillett (Author)

Book Description

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

Volume 2 of a 2 book guidebook series to rock and ice climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The High Peaks guide describes over 375 routes in the park's high mountains and peaks. In addition, the guide describes over 130 ice and mixed routes for the winter climber. Absolutely the most comprehensive guide on the market.

Volume 1, Estes Park Valley describes routes on lower elevation cliffs.

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From the Back Cover

Volume 2 of a 2-book series to rock and ice climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The High Peaks guide describes over 375 routes in the park's high mountains and peaks. The guide describes over 130 ice and mixed routes for the winter climber. Bernard Gillet began his climbing career at Lump Ridge at the age of 15. As a summer resident of Estes Park for the last 20 years, he has climbed extensively throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, including 17 ascents of the Diamond. He climbs in Estes Park in all seasons and has made several first ascents.

About the Author

Bernard Gillett has lived and climbed in the park for most of his life. Few climber's have established as many routes in the park or his extensive knowledge of the area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Earthbound Sports; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964369850
• ISBN-13: 978-0964369856
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)