Field Guide
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Rocky Mountain Mammals
Family Field Guide Series, Volume 1
Garrick Pfaffmann and Hilary Forsyth
Volume I of the Family Field Guide for Colorado’s Rocky Mountains covers
animal habitat, interactions with humans, birth cycles and litter sizes,
interesting facts, predator/prey relationships, and ecosystems and life zones.
The guide is written and illustrated so that families and young readers
can learn more about Colorado’s ecosystems and mammals together.
Softcover, 6x9, 104 pages, 63 color photos,
45 colored illustrations.
ISBN 978-1-882426-24-9
$15.95
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Field Guide
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Rocky Mountain Plants
Family Field Guide Series, Volume 2
Garrick Pfaffmann and Hilary Forsyth
Volume 2 of the Family Field Guide for Colorado’s Rocky
Mountains covers the 60 most common trees, shrubs and flowers
for this area. This easy identification guide is designed
for young readers but is extremely useful for adults as well.
The guide provides information on each plant to help understand
habitats, adaptations and forest dynamics for the rest of
the Rocky Mountain plant kingdom.
Softcover, 6x9, 148 pages, 328 color
photos, 73 colored illustrations.
ISBN 978-1-882426-26-3
$16.95
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Field Guide
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Snowmass Village: Wild at Heart
A Natural History Guide Dedicated to Snowmass, Aspen,
and the Maroon Bells Wilderness
Janis Lindsey Huggins
Winner of the Colorado Book Award, this natural history guide covers 423 plants, 112 birds and 49 mammals
in the wilderness areas surrounding Snowmass Village and Aspen, Colorado.
In addition to being a field guide, the books covers edible and medicinal uses of plants,
conservation status of birds and animals, ecology of various local life zones,
and the history, trails and geology of the Snowmass Village area.
Softcover, 6x9, 480 pages, 670 color
photos, maps and drawings.
ISBN 1-882426-19-3
$29.95
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Field Guide
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East of Aspen
A Field Guide to Independence Pass and the Upper Roaring Fork River Valley
Paul Andersen, David Hisler, Robert Lewis
This well-illustrated Rocky Mountain field guide intimately depicts the history,
geology, animal life and vegetation of the Independence Pass area east of Aspen. Included is
a history of the Aspen area and a species identification guide specific to the Colorado Rockies
around Aspen.
Softcover, spiral bound, 5.5x8.5, 192 pages, 227 color photos,
34 historic b/w photos, 14 drawings.
ISBN 0-9701321-0-7
$25.00
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Photos
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Aspen's Rugged Splendor
Exploring the Human and Natural Histories of the Maroon and Castle Creek Valleys
Paul Andersen, Photos by David Hiser
This coffee-table book explores the wilderness domain of the
Aspen area through photographs and stories which unveil the
human and natural histories of Aspen’s two prominent valleys.
The story of these valleys is the story of Aspen’s exploration
and of the exploits of the risk-takers who wrote the chapters
of Aspen’s history. Aspen’s Rugged Splendor is a tribute to the
pioneers, road builders, miners, skiers, mountaineers and to
all who have traveled these mountains and valleys.
Hardcover, 200 pages, 8x10, 275 photographs, 12 maps.
ISBN 978-1-882426-25-6
$44.95
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Photos
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Aspen in Color
Seasons of a Mountain Town
Text by Paul Andersen, Photos by Hill Photography
Here is a view of Aspen and the
surrounding Rocky Mountains through a collection of timeless color
photographs by local photographers. This book combines the images of nature
from the Aspen area with photographs of the town,
characterizing nature in its many moods, and chronicling the
activities of the city's residents and visitors.
Hardcover, 112 pages, 9x12, 85 color photos, one historic b/w photo.
ISBN 0-9620046-5-0
$39.95
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Photos
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Aspen: Body, Mind & Spirit
In Celebration of the Aspen Idea
Text by Paul Andersen, Photos by Burnham Arndt, Aaron Strong, Alan Becker, David Hiser
Aspen: Body, Mind & Spirit is a colorful
pictorial reflection of Aspen and its history. Through color photos depciting the
town of Aspen, its activities, and the beautiful natural setting, this book shows Aspen
moving from the original utopian vision, with skiing and recreation becoming the town's
prevailing influence.
Hardcover, 128 pages, 9x12, 96 color photos, 11 historic b/w photos.
ISBN 1-882426-11-8
$39.95
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Skiing
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The Tenth Mountain Hut Book
A winter guide to Colorado's Tenth Mountain and Summit hut
systems near Aspen, Vail, Leadville and Breckenridge
Warren Ohlrich
This guide gives the details, information, and route descriptions necessary to plan for a winter
hut trip to huts in the best backcountry hut system in the U.S. Included are maps,
planning checklists, hut procedures, accurate directions with GPS information, photos of all
the huts, a primer on winter navigation, and safety and emergency information.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 160 pages, 68 b/w photos, 13 maps.
ISBN 978-1-882426-23-2
$19.95
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Hiking
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Aspen-Snowmass Trails
Hiking Trail Guide
Warren Ohlrich
The Aspen area hiking trails access a wide variety of lakes, mountain passes, stream
valleys, forests and high country in a beautiful mountainous region. This 3rd edition
of Aspen's best selling hiking guide
describes the 30 most popular hikes, which vary in length from 1 hour to 5 days and
lie mostly within Wilderness boundaries. Included in the book are distance/elevation
charts for each trail, day hike information, GPS coordinates, and
a section on Wilderness ethics and regulations.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 72 pages, 29 graphic charts, foldout
map. 3rd edition.
ISBN 1-882426-18-5
$12.95
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Hiking
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Aspen to Glenwood
Day Hikes in the Roaring Fork Valley and Beyond
Warren Ohlrich
Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, stretching from Independence Pass through Aspen, Snowmass,
Basalt, and Carbondale to Glenwood Springs, and its side valleys, provide access to some of
the finest hiking in the
country. The 52 day hikes in this guide cover a wide variety of hiking experiences in
spectacular mountain settings.
The list includes short hikes suitable for families, strenuous hikes for athletes,
all-day adventures, and hikes of all
lengths with excellent photo and recreational opportunities.
GPS coordinates are included for trailheads,
destinations and important waypoints.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 120 pages, 38 b/w photos, 8 maps.
ISBN 1-882426-20-7
$14.95
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Hiking
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Aspen & Central Colorado Trails
A Hiking Guide
Warren Ohlrich
This hiking tail guide contains detailed route descriptions and maps for 36 hikes in the high
country and Wilderness in the Central Colorado area around Aspen, including Leadville, Redstone and Marble,
Crested Butte, and the Fryingpan River Valley. Features include a foldout map, a trail selection guide,
and a section on Wilderness and Wilderness ethics.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 100 pages, 24 b/w photos, 15 maps.
2nd edition.
ISBN 1-882426-12-6
$12.95
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Cycling
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Aspen-Snowmass Outdoors
Bike and trail map with routes and descriptions
Warren Ohlrich
This shaded-relief map with contours covers Aspen, Snowmass Village,
Independence Pass, and the Maroon Bells area. Bike trails,
hiking trails, trailheads, and mountain peaks are all highlighted.
The flip side contains a town map of Aspen showing bike routes and
trails, and descriptions of the 27 bike routes indicated on both sides.
The town map is especially useful as a guide to the town of Aspen,
and the overall map makes a good guide to the roads, hikes, and biking
routes in the surrounding area.
Opens to 27x20, folds to 4.5x10, 2-sided, color, topographic.
ISBN 1-882426-21-5
$7.95
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4-Wheeling
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Central Colorado 4-Wheeling
Wayne W. Griffin
Central Colorado 4-Wheeling contains descriptions and maps of 24 spectacular 4-wheel drive routes in the
mountains near Aspen, Leadville, Vail and Crested Butte. The guide
explores routes over the system of mining and supply roads left behind
after the mining boom of the late 1880s. Ratings and detailed route descriptions,
plus ethics of 4-wheeling, rules of the road, driving tips, and emergency phone numbers and
addresses are all included.
Softcover, 6x9, 64 pages, 20 b/w photos, 11 maps.
ISBN 1-882426-01-0
$9.95
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4-Wheeling
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Southern Colorado 4-Wheeling
The San Juans
Wayne W. Griffin
This guide gives descriptions and maps for 25 spectacular 4-wheel drive routes in
the mountains around Telluride, Ouray, Silverton & Lake City.
These four former mining towns, now hubs for 4-wheeling, access some of the best
scenery in the US. Routes are rated for difficulty. Included is a brief history
of the San Juans and major mining towns.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 80 pages, 30 b/w photos, 7 maps.
ISBN 1-882426-07-X
$14.95
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History
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A History of Aspen
Sally Barlow-Perez
A History of Aspen utilizes a narrative
style and 82 historic photos to
recount the saga of Aspen and the role of its leading citizens
as Aspen roller-coasted from a thriving mining town and
Colorado's third largest city, through a period of quiet, to
its current place in the sun as a famous resort town. The book's chapters follow
the progression from the mining era of the late 1800s and the
quiet era that followed, through the early ski period and
building of a strong cultural base, to the boom of the sixties and the growth and
politics that followed into a new century.
Softcover, 5.5x8.5, 112 pages, 82 b/w photos.
ISBN 1-882426-14-2
$16.95
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History
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Elk Mountain Odyssey
West Elk Loop Scenic/Historic Byway Guide
Paul Andersen and Ken Johnson
This guide book explores the history of the West Elk Loop which circles
from Carbondale, Colorado through the West Elk Mountain Range to Crested Butte.
The history of this area is told through historic photos and incidents,
stories of settlers, descriptions of old mines, railroad lines and other sites,
and short histories of the many small towns along the route.
Softcover, 10.25x8.5, 128 pages, 171 historic b/w photos, 8 maps.
ISBN 0-9664445-0-7
$13.95
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History
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Basalt and the Frying Pan
Legacy of the Colorado Midland Railroad
Earl V. Elmont
The Colorado Midland Railroad pierced the Rockies
in the 1880s and failed in 1918, but it left behind a
legacy in the Frying Pan Valley and Basalt of historic
sites, old tunnels, towns, settlements, depots and
stops on the railroad, and generations of families
forever affected by the long lost railroad.
The author shares some history, and the memories and
stories of the families of this area. He includes
information about a Chinese village, the Mallon Tunnel,
Hell Gate, the terrible winter of 1899, railroad accidents,
and the everyday life of the inhabitants, depicting a quiet valley rich in history.
Softcover, 6x9, 160 pages, 109 historic b/w photos, 10 illustrations
ISBN 1-882426-16-9
$18.95
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History
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They Came From Missouri
The History of Missouri Heights Colorado
Anita McCune Witt
An outstanding collection of photographs and recollections
and stories of old-time settlers in Missouri Heights in
the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen, Colorado, vividly
portray an era when ranchers and potato farmers moved
into a Western valley far from home to start a new life.
The tales and striking pictures of the families in this
valley show the positive side of the ongoing struggle to
make a living in one of the most picturesque settings in the entire country.
Softcover, 6 x 9, 496 pages, 414 historic b/w photos, 16 maps, 10 illustrations.
ISBN 0-9649593-3-X
$24.95
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History
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I Remember One Horse
The Last of the Cowboys in the Roaring Fork Valley and Beyond
Stories by Anita McCune Witt, Photography by Lois Abel Harlamert
The reminiscences gathered by Anita Witt in this book add an
important page to the history of Western Colorado.
The photos bring the reader face to face with each cowboy,
each story, and a way of life that is passing as most of
the ranches are falling prey to the creeping encroachment
of land developers. Here is the chance to also find out
about raising potatoes, cattle and sheep, grain; digging
irrigation ditches by hand; box socials and auctions;
square dances and old schoolhouses-all an important part of the real West.
Softcover, 9 x 12, 104 pages, 57 historic b/w photos.
ISBN 0-9726257-0-4
$35.00
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History
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The Story of Aspen
Mary Eshbaugh Hayes
Aspen has had five distinct eras in its history - the
Silver Mining Years, Ranching and Small Town Years, Early
Years of Skiing and Culture, Lighthearted Years, and the Glitz Years.
The Story of Aspen makes Aspen history come alive through the
pictures and the stories of the prospectors, mining barons,
ranchers, ski bums, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, fun lovers,
and the other characters of each of these eras.
Hardcover, 8.5x11, 360 pages, 363 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-9655202-0-X
$50.00
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History
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Aspen the Quiet Years
Kathy Daily, Gaylord Guenin
Here is a tale of ghost towns, mines, a failed economy,
and people struggling to survive in Aspen between the
prospecting of the 1880s and the prosperity of the late 1940s
and beyond. The history of the "Quiet Years" is told through
recollections of those who lived in that era, historic photos,
and the stories and events preceding the Aspen boom.
Hardcover, 8.5x11, 704 pages, 329 historic b/w photos.
ISBN 0-9641399-0-1
$50.00
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Documentary
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The Complete Half-Aspenite
Bruce Berger
The Complete Half-Aspenite chronicles the decades
after skiing and culture invaded the splintering
mining town that was Aspen. In witty and evocative
prose, Bruce Berger recounts the Aspen missed by
the glitz-mongering media, a sublime stew of
intense garage sales and flammable recycling,
of hilarious architecture and tragic lunches,
of grand eccentrics, bears and magpies,
of physicists and musicians who made permanent
contributions to world culture --- the alchemy of
human invention and natural splendor that make
Aspen a place like no other.
Hardcover, 6x9, 288 pages, 35 illustrations.
ISBN 1-882426-22-3
$29.95
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Documentary
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A Life Well-Rooted
Women of Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley
Meredith W. Ogilby
This collection of photos, narratives and stories compiled about
pioneer women who shaped and epitomized the Roaring Fork Valley gives
a feeling for the character of the valley whose name was to be
overshadowed by its most famous town - Aspen. The narratives
accompanying the striking photos are a record of the Colorado
history of a geographic area defined through its inhabitants.
Softcover, 9.5x11, 118 pages, 52 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-9709633-0-0
$35.00
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