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Author: Ralph Hopkins Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 159485307X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 240
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* 50 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity * Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail Erupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand evidence of the most dramatic geologic events that created and continue to shape the terrain of this beautiful state. You'll benefit, too, from the authors' long experience as guides and lecturers, sharing their passion for the natural world. The guide is easy to use, with each hike headlined with the geologic features profiled. You'll also find an introductory section on geologic principles you'll see on the trail.
Author: Ralph Hopkins Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 159485307X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
* 50 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity * Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail Erupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand evidence of the most dramatic geologic events that created and continue to shape the terrain of this beautiful state. You'll benefit, too, from the authors' long experience as guides and lecturers, sharing their passion for the natural world. The guide is easy to use, with each hike headlined with the geologic features profiled. You'll also find an introductory section on geologic principles you'll see on the trail.
Author: Ralph Lee Hopkins Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 9780898867084 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 252
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Explore the traces of the rise and fall of Colorado's mountains, volcanic eruptions, shifting seas, wind-blown deserts, and dinosaur haunts. This new destination guide offers understanding of the many unique and spectacular geologic formations of Colorado. 8-page color photo insert. 80 b&w photos. 14 maps.
Author: Lon Abbott Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 9780898868951 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 328
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A guide to the Grand Canyon for rim walkers, day hikers, and serious backpackers, presented from the point of view of geologists. An overview introduces readers to the area's geological history, followed by detailed narratives of 18 hikes. For each hike the authors explore a geological theme, focusing on aspects of the canyon's evolution that are particularly well-illustrated along its length. Basic information such as trail length, elevation change, and difficulty level starts each chapter.
Author: Jack Reed Publisher: CMC Press ISBN: 9780976052586 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 240
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Rocks Above the Clouds is the first geology book written for climbers, scramblers and hikers. Along with six maps and a range-by-range geologic description of what to expect in the Colorado mountains, it includes some very curious information on the Colorado Fourteeners.Rocks Above the Clouds explores how the nature of mountains and the challenges they present to the climber and hiker are influenced by the rocks that form them--in other words, by their geology. After describing the types of rocks found in mountains, the authors cover the geologic process from the big bang to the present.
Author: Ralph Lee Hopkins Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 9780898868562 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 292
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Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau-an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.
Author: Donald L. Baars Publisher: ISBN: Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 320
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Serves as an enrichment to all road trips through the varied landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, explaining the geological forces that have shaped the stunning natural features of the area.
Author: Ivo Lucchitta Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1594853061 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 294
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* Other titles in the series are extremely popular * All necessary geologic terms are defined * Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in geology can learn about Arizona's geologic features while enjoying some of the state's most scenic hiking trails. Fifty-five hikes organized by Arizona's three major geologic provinces are detailed, accompanied by information on the landscape encountered on each trail.
Author: Lee Hart Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493023810 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 272
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Lace up your boots and head into Colorado's rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains to explore this spine of soaring peaks that stand more than a mile above the San Luis and Wet Mountain Valleys. Here you'll discover plunging creeks, gorges cut from chunky conglomerate, and valleys where elk, bighorn sheep, coyote, and cougar live. Climb Kit Carson Mountain, Crestone Needle, or Blanca Peak; hike Black Canyon or Wild Cherry Creek. Wander the Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has the tallest dunes in North America. Local hiker and outdoor writer Lee Hart will introduce you to these trails and many more. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to wilderness trails; difficulty ratings; topographic trail maps; zero-impact tips. Whether you are planning a day hike or an extended backpacking trip, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in one of the most beautiful regions of Colorado.
Author: Robert Fillmore Publisher: ISBN: 9781607810049 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 495
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An easy-to-read geology tutorial of the of the eastern Colorado Plateau, this book will answer all of your questions about how this stunning region was formed. Includes detailed road logs.
Author: John Fielder Publisher: Big Earth Publishing ISBN: 9781565790100 Category : Colorado Trail (Colo.) Languages : en Pages : 132
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John Fielder llama-packed the 470 miles of the spectacular Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Here's your ticket to seeing the trail wind through the Colorado Rockies from home!
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