So, this is supposed to be a guide book? After seeing a "complete" guidebook of colorado mountains on the market, I jumped at the chance to buy it. I received it in the mail today, and after a quick run-through of the book, I can conclude that this text is worthless. The average climbing description on any mountain in the book goes something like this:
"Peak X lies to the south. Climb up its ridge."
You may find a bit more information on the more popular 14ers, but not much. Even Longs Peak, possibly the most versatile, well-rounded mountain in colorado with options from 3rd class hikes to highly technical climbs, gets no more than half a page of description. This book is by no means a "climbing" guide as it so proudly boasts either. While looking up climbs in the Sangre de Cristo range, I hoped to find some info on some of the classic climbs of Crestone Needle, but not ONE thing was mentioned about ANY climbs on the peak.
What more can I say. Don't buy this... attempt of a guidebook, unless you are happy with simple one-sentence descriptions of easy hikes.

Not for novice climbers who need more detailed descriptions or are looking only for the same crowded peaks covered in the other Colorado guidebooks. But a unique resource for more experienced climbers/hikers/backpackers with hundreds (thousands?)of peaks and other destinations to explore. No other book I've found covers ALL of Colorado's mountains - with enough info to get you going on the right ridge or around the odd obstacle. I've climbed nearly 1000 peaks in Colorado and never needed another guide, although others may find the descriptions too short.

this book is not for novices looking for a tour guide or sightseeing guide to the mountains in colorado. it is, however, one of, if not the best, summary of climbing & mountaineering in colorado's mountains. it's best for those already familiar with climbing and packing as it doesn't cover any basics, really. good information for those looking for someplace to go.