The American Alps: The San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado (Coyote Books)

The American Alps explores the geologic history behind the San Juan Mountains. They form the most alpine, the most scenic, and the most geologically fascinating range in the Southern Rocky Mountains, claiming at least fourteen peaks that exceed 14.000 ft. and hundreds that exceed 12,000 ft. This is a useful and accessible book for anyone living in or traveling through the big mountain country of Southwest Colorado.