Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press After teaching Colorado and western history for thirty-three years, Robert L. Brown is an accomplished teller of tales who enlivens trail descriptions with the deeds of daring prospectors and adventuresome settlers. This guide book provides vivid descriptions of what you will find on the dozens of scenic hikes that populate this essential companion piece for the Colorado hiker.

Standard, alternate, and technical routes for all 58 Colorado Fourteener peaks A classic guidebook known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, Colorado's Fourteeners has been updated for this thirtieth anniversary edition to include GPS coordinates, revised topographic maps, expanded route details, and new descriptions reflecting alterations to trail access. Besides the often-climbed standard routes, the guide describes many alternative and technical routes. The trusted source for over 30 years, this is the guide to bring with you to peaks websites can't reach.

Introduction -- Public involvement -- Description of area -- Problems and needs -- Potential water development -- Yellow jacket unit.

Chemically analyzed Precambrian igneous and metamorphic hornblendes in general do not confrom to the same patterns in a region of high-grade metamorphism where hornblende compositons are dependent primarily on the mineral assemblage.