Colorado Alpine Trail Runs - Couverture souple

Grueter, Annalise

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1937052761 ISBN 13 : 9781937052768

Editeur : Colorado Mountain Club, 2022

Synopsis

"Mountain runners will love this beautiful book." -- San Francisco Book Review

• Organized by geographical area so readers can discover the best trails across Colorado
• Comprehensive info on routes, such as access, mileage, vertical details, directional cues, and difficulty
• Best practices for mountain running, alpine safety, and Leave No Trace principles
• 45 runs from mellow to technically challenging to suit a host of skill levels

High-mountain trail running is more popular than ever, combining the joys of alpine hiking and peak bagging with the thrill of covering a lot of ground and moving at a fast pace up high.

Colorado Alpine Trail Runs makes it easy to find great places to run in the mountains. This essential guidebook introduces you to beautiful, rugged trails and inspiring vistas across Colorado, providing key info, including route access, mileage, directional cues, and difficulty, as well as guidance around responsible outdoor recreation. The guide features 45 spectacular runs that vary in length from 4 miles to nearly 30, with a mix of options from introductory to technical, to suit a variety of skill levels. Every route reaches an elevation over 11,500 feet and includes a high-alpine pass, lake, or summit, allowing for spectacular 360-degree views.

Whether you're seeking remote routes or reliable intel on a classic trail, this info-packed, indispensable guide will have you lacing up your trail shoes and heading for the mountains!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Annalise Grueter has been exploring Colorado trails her entire life. She is a marathoner and ultramarathoner as well as an avid hiker. She has made over 153 summits of Colorado's Fourteeners and stood atop the highest peaks in Mexico, Germany, and Tanzania. A NOLS graduate, she has taught and mentored both children and adults on camping, orienteering, and safe mountain practices. Annalise enjoys exploring mountain ranges around the world, especially through sports such as mountain running and ski mountaineering. When not in the backcountry, Annalise spends her time cross-country skiing, reading, writing, or enjoying live music with friends.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Colorado Mountain Club
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1937052761
• ISBN 13: 9781937052768
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible