{"product_id":"colorado-14ers-north-map-sawatch-mosquito-and-front-ranges-9781566956994","title":"Colorado 14ers North Map [Sawatch, Mosquito, and Front Ranges]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColorado has the highest mean elevation of any state in the United States. It's home to 58 mountain peaks higher than 14,000 feet--more than any other state in the U.S--making it a mountain sports mecca. \"Bagging\" these fourteeners is a goal for many Coloradans and visitors to the state--and for some, it's an obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eColorado 14ers North\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide\u003c\/i\u003e provides the most accurate and convenient set of maps for the fourteeners of the Front, Mosquito, Tenmile, and Sawatch ranges of northern Colorado. Almost half of Colorado's fourteeners fall in these ranges, but their proximity to large population centers leave no shortage of hikers on their slopes. Moderate ridges, established trails, and accessible trailheads are the norm on the standard routes, making many of these peaks relatively easy to climb. However, it's important to note that these seemingly gentle giants also have their rugged side--including the north face of Mount Evans, the amphitheater north of Mount Democrat, Ellingwood Ridge on La Plata Peak, and the sheer east face of Longs Peak--placing them among the most challenging alpine experiences in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach map page provides accurate trail statistics including trail mileages, total elevation gain and loss, trailhead elevations and elevations at trail junctions, and directions to trailheads. Route information includes climbing class (i.e. difficulty rating) and points of reference along the route. The maps include both 2WD and 4WD trailhead locations for the standard, recommended route. The standard route is the most sustainable route recommended by land managers in effort to preserve the fragile alpine environment of these peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore convenient and easier to use than folded maps, but just as compact and lightweight, National Geographic's \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide\u003c\/i\u003e booklets are printed on \"Backcountry Tough\" waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless steel staples. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaks found in this map guide include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Range: \u003c\/b\u003e Mount Bierstadt, Mount Evans, Grays Peak, Longs Peak, Pikes Peak, Torreys Peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMosquito, Tenmile Ranges: \u003c\/b\u003e Mount Bross, Mount Cameron*, Mount Democrat, Mount Lincoln, Quandary Peak, Mount Sherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSawatch Range: \u003c\/b\u003e Mount Antero, Mount Belford, Mount Columbia, Mount Elbert, Mount Harvard, Mt of the Holy Cross, Huron Peak, La Plata Peak, Mount Massive, Missouri Mountain, Mount Oxford, Mount Princeton, Mount Shavano, Tabeguache Peak, Mount Yale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Unofficial 14er - Summit above 14,000 feet, but considered unofficial because the peak does not rise 300 feet above the saddle that connects to a higher peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale = 1:40,680 \u0026amp; 1:63,360\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded Size = 4.25\" x 9.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Maps:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.","brand":"National Geographic Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911332696338,"sku":"9781566956994","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c4c6355-b3f6-4e81-9c62-3055d706b1c1.jpg?v=1738737145","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/colorado-14ers-north-map-sawatch-mosquito-and-front-ranges-9781566956994","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}