La Plata Mountains

Conquer the La Platas: A Guide to Hiking Every Peak

This guidebook is a compilation of twenty-four hikes encompassing every peak in the La Plata Mountains of southwest Colorado. It is organized by increasing levels of difficulty, ranging from trail treks for families to scrambles with breathtaking exposure. The array of offerings will appeal to hikers, adventurers, and mountaineers. All of the hikes can be safely done without the aid of climbing gear, so this is not a book for techn…