Classic Colorado Ski Descents

Includes detailed maps with climbing information for each peak, including difficulty ratings for the ascent and ski descent

Photos closely match the detailed maps and route descriptions, make choosing your adventure and skiing your line easy to see and understand

Ski Lines and Extra Credit are featured for each entry

World famous for great skiing, Colorado offers much more than expensive resorts. For those willing to earn their turns, this full-color guidebook provides detailed descriptions for getting to many classic descents without the lift lines.

Travel around Colorado with ski mountaineer Dr. Jon Kedrowski as he guides you to some of the best ski descents the state has to offer. Classic Colorado Ski Descents showcases 7 ski lines on 14ers, 13ers, as well as easily accessible mountain passes and locales. Routes range from peaks with gentle terrain, to tree glades, endless powder, ridgelines, steep faces, and couloirs. Each peak description includes skiable vertical, elevation gain, and round-trip mileage, as well as easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead.