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Best Summit Hikes in Colorado: 55 Classic Routes and 100+ Summits
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- Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899977126) sold more than 9,000 copies, strong numbers for a state-specific title
- Market: Nearly 58 million people went hiking in the US in 2020, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise
- According to VISIT DENVER, Colorado saw 86.9 million visitors in 2019, who spent $24.2 billion
- 55 featured hikes, all of which lead to Colorado mountain peaks
- Allows readers to experience the adrenaline rush of summiting a mountain without needing any climbing expertise
- Full-color edition with new photos, new hikes, and several revised routes
- Covers all of Colorado’s major ranges, including the Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, San Juan, Mosquito, and Tenmile
- Topographic maps with GPS waypoints and elevation profiles
- Difficulty and class ratings tailored to Colorado’s unique terrain
- Optional routes for further exploration
- Fascinating trivia and history
- Colorado author is an expert hiker and climber
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