Roof of the Rockies: A History of Mountaineering in Colorado by William Bueler (1974) AMGA Renée Carrier

Renée Carrier

Produced by the Alpine Club of the UK

Feb 1974 (Number 1) Sierra cover

234 pages with index

Roof of the Rockies: A History of Mountaineering in Colorado by William Bueler (1974) AMGA Renée CarrierAn excellent historical survey of Colorado peakbagging, the book is split into two parts. Part 1 covers the early mountain history including walk up ascents by natives, prospectors, miners, and the like. Part 2 covers the history of serious technical climbing and hard scrambles, the routes desired by mountaineers. Handsome hardcover with dust jacket in excellent condition. 200 pages, with bibliography and index. Contains modern maps and historical