Dawson's Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners, Vol. 1: The Northern Peaks

As advertised and a great book.

The condition of the book and the prompt delivery were as I expected. Thank you.

Clear directions from trailhead locations to different routes up and down. Excellent resource and a must have for hikers and mountaineers in Colorado.

While this book is very useful for those climbing in the dry season, the true strength lies in snow and ski-routes. The best "dry season" 14er guide would be Gary Roach's  Colorado's Fourteeners, 3rd Ed.: From Hikes to Climbs  There are number of routes over snow, including ones that are only safe over snow, and even some new routes. There are ski-descents on virtually ever peak (except for maybe Capitol) and good information about what is required including skill level and any other unusual characteristics. The time estimates were especially useful for those who have not climbed the peak before.

I've read seemingly every 14er guide available. Much of the information overlaps as one can imagine. However, what really sets this (and the companion volume as well) one apart is the truly four season information that it provides. Louis gives you ratings for summer and snow climbs as well as ski descents. None of the other 14er guides I've read give you that. These volumes are often compared to Gerry Roach's books which are excellent in their own right. However, in my mind the information in Louis Dawson's guides is better as many of us climb in seasons other than summer!

... and get out to the mountains he loves.He was the first person in history to ski down all of Colorado's fourteeners. He's climbed all at least once and many several times. Among his accomplishments are four ascents up the Diamond face of Longs Peak, so it is no surprise that Longs Peak figures prominently in this text. Dawson began climbing at an early age, and has written several other guide books for hikers in Colorado. His illustrations are excellent, and his narratives are brief enough to keep your interest and meaty enough to provide the information most are looking for.

If I could only take one book in my Colorado hiking pack this would be it. Much lighter and more concise than other guide books, yet all the info I need for a safe climb.

This is such a great book if you are looking for multiple ascents of the same peaks or info on climbing during different seasons.