The most exciting and scenic places to explore on skis and snowshoes within easy driving distance of Denver and other Front Range cities - Family-oriented easy outings for beginners or youngsters - Challenging mountain summits for experienced mountaineers - 80 routes with complete descriptions and maps Ski & Snowshoe Routes, Colorado's Front Range is about where to go and what to use on both easy and challenging trails. It's also about enjoyment and achievement. However you choose to enjoy Colorado winters, this book will provide you with indispensable information about the best trails, the most appropriate equipment to use, safety in avalanche terrain, excellent maps and photos, and who to contact for additional information. It includes an overview of the equipment you'll want and essential information for enjoyable and safe outings in the Rockies.

Author Biography

Alan Apt has been skiing and snowshoeing the mountains and foothills of Colorado for over 45 years. He is a Sierra Club wilderness volunteer and a member of the Colorado Mountain Club. Alan is also a member of the Professional Ski Instructors Association, and the National Ski Patrol. He has contributed articles to the Denver Post, the Fort Collins Coloradoan, the Boulder Weekly, and Altitude newspapers. A retired computer science book publisher, he currently resides in Nederland, CO