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4WD Adventures: Colorado
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by Peter Massey and Jeanne Wilson
Sales Rank : 569243
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Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Swagman Publishing; 1 edition June 1999
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966567552
ISBN-13: 978-0966567557
Product Dimensions:
10.6 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Product Review
The aim of the book is to get SUV owners started on four-wheel driving trails that are scenic, historic and safe(The book) offers a stunning Colorado history section, including vivid photographs and nice descriptions about the establishments of townships and quirky facts. -- Boulder Daily Camera
This is the newest guide for off-road enthusiasts of all levels and abilities. -- Montezuma Valley Journal
4WD Adventures: Colorado contains far more information than its title would lead you to believe. It is an excellent resource for many different facets of the 4WD sport and the state of Colorado. Highly recommended. -- Greg Mickells, Philip S. Miller Library, Colorado
The authors…have put together all the information SUV owners need to explore the backcountry and enjoy the best sights in Colorado -- The Denver Post
The book contains not only detailed information about trails, but also has sections on driving technique, historic sites -- Durango Herald
The book records the odometer details at each twist, turn, crossing and landmark to provide step-by-step directions. -- Douglas County News Press
This book is a 10. It contains, in one volume, every kind of information I would want on a 4WD excursion. -- CIPA Book Awards Judge
With the impressive amount of detailof this travel guide, you would expect the trail coverage -- 4-Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine
Product Description
4WD Adventures: Colorado provides all the information needed to explore Colorado's backcountry with the whole family. This is the most comprehensive and detailed book available for SUV owners wanting to enjoy the most interesting sights and scenery in Colorado.
For those who are just starting to tour off-highway, the book packages all the information they need into one volume. There is a wide range of trails, from easy to moderately challenging. The aim is to introduce readers to off-highway trails that are scenic, historic and safe. All the trails included in the book can be undertaken in a stock sport utility vehicle.
4WD Adventures: Colorado features extremely detailed, step-by-step directions for more than 70 4WD trails. Every trail includes maps, ratings for degree of difficulty and scenic beauty, driving times, distances. Beginners and experienced drivers alike will find the book easy to use. For high-tech gadget lovers, the book includes global positioning satellite (GPS) coordinates to aid in navigation.
The book contains over 150 color photographs plus more than 50 historic photos. It is chock full of interesting, historical facts about the many ghost towns and mining camps that you will pass along the trail. The authors bring Colorado's history to life through their accounts of the exploits of sheriffs and gunslingers like Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday and the Reynolds Gang, the rise of instant mining millionaires like Horace Tabor and Thomas Walsh and the stories of American Indian warriors like Chiefs Ouray and Antero.
There are also dozens of photos and interesting write-ups about the animals and wildflowers you are likely to see.
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