Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners, Volume 1

Photographer and writer, Louis W. Dawson lives in Carbondale, Colorado, with his wife Lisa and son Louis. He is the first person in history to have skied down all of Colorado's fourteeners; moreover, he has climbed all of the fourteeners at least once and many of them several times. He has logged more than 30 ascents of Pyramid Peak, four ascents of the Diamond face on Longs Peak, and many other days on the fourteeners hike routes, which he enjoys as much as the technical climbs. His many winter ascents of the fourteeners include new winter routes on Pyramid Peak and Capitol Peak. Dawson began climbing in Colorado at an early age and is known for his pioneer climbing in the Aspen area, as well as his other guide books: Colorado High Routes and Colorado Tenth Mountain Trails. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers' Association of America and Colorado Mountain Club.

"GROUND BREAKING!"

"The most complete and thorough guide available to the magnificent recreational opportunities that Colorado's fourteeners offer."

--Mark Hesse, executive director, American Mountain Foundation

"ENCYCLOPEDIC"

"Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners should be the bible for a long time to come. His experience, especially on the ski routes, comes hard-won and is second to none. Dawson's guide book is encyclopedic, detailed, and personable, with excellent primers on mountain weather, avalanches, protocol, and equipment."

--Peter Shelton, contributing ebitor, ski Magazine

"More Than Just A Guide"

"Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners is more than just a guide book to fourteener hikes for those interested in putting the challenge back into the fourteeners, this is the book."

---Cary Neptune, owner, Neptune Mountaineering

"THIS BOOK INSPIRES"

"Dawson has written a practical, down-to-earth treatise on the mountains that have been his home for nearly 30 years. Replete with maps, photos, and other visual aids, and sprinkled with the kind of hard-won knowledge only gained from many months spent in the backcountry in all seasons, Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners puts hikers, skiers, and climbers in the right place at the right time. But beyond the basics, this book inspires the reader to explore and experience the wilderness magic of the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies."

--Michael Kennedy, editor, Climbing Magazine

"WELL-DESIGNED"

"The most comprehehsive, well-designed guide to the fourteeners that's been done."

-lane Koerner, first woman to climb Colorado's 100 highest peaks

"UNIQUE AMONG FOURTEENER GUIDES"

"An asset to any alpinist's library. Dawson's guide is a valuable piece of equipment for everyone interested in exploring Colorado's fourteeners. The detailed, accurate ski information makes it unique among fourteener guides.”

--~Dave Penney, guide, Adventures to the Edge

"MOUNTAINEERS HAVE A LOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO"

"Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners makes me want to get out and climb and ski. If the second volume meets the quality of this one, mountaineers have a lot to look forward to.

--Harry Kent, director, Kent Mountain Adventure Center

More Info on Lou Dawson at www.wildsnow.com

©Blue Clover Press, 1998