Off Trail Routes in Colorado

[Meir Gottlieb]

Anybody have a recommendation for books or resources with information on off trail travel in Colorado?

Thanks

[Paul Magnanti]

Colorado is a big state.

Any particular area you have in mind?

Lisa Foster's Rocky Mtn National Park book is a good place to start for on and off-trail in the park.
http://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-Complete/dp/0615526845

Anything by Jen and Gerry Roach is also good:
http://www.amazon.com/Gerry-Roach/e/B000ARBFI4

Summitpost.com also had excellent info on hikes for specific areas (though aimed at climbing, there is some definite overlap)

Ultimately, the best bet is to grab a good map, see what looks good and then do a little more research based on Da Google. More often than not, Summitpost helps here, too.

[Luke Schmidt]

+1 the map and google idea, just look for empty spots on the map that don't look too steep or brushy.

A route I've wanted to do for a long time is the "Alphabetizer" route through Lost Creek Wilderness. I've heard there is some good off trail in the Gore range but I don't know that area.

[Greg Mihalik]

Sangre de Christo

[Meir Gottlieb]

Hey Paul,

Guess I should have been more specific. Anywhere within 2 hours of Boulder works for me.

Thanks!

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