Description
1971 Second printing of the Sixth edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom and a slight lean. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Robert Ormes’ seminal “Guide to the Colorado Mountains” offers a window into the early days of outdoor recreation and nature appreciation in the American West. First published in 1914, this guidebook was a pioneering work that helped introduce the rugged beauty of the Colorado Rockies to a wider audience. Ormes, a devoted naturalist and founding member of the Colorado Mountain Club, meticulously documented trails, peaks, and natural wonders, fueling the growing enthusiasm for wilderness exploration. This sixth revised edition from 1971 captures the evolution of the guide over decades, as new routes were charted and perspectives on conservation shifted. For collectors, it represents an important artifact of the region’s cultural heritage and the nation’s changing relationship with its public lands. Readers will appreciate the book’s enduring value as a practical resource for hikers and climbers, enriched by Ormes’ poetic descriptions of the magnificent alpine landscapes.
