Land of Ice: Jaunts into Colorado’s Glacial Landscape (SP-58)

Order this 11″x15″ spiral-bound book on our Amazon storefront, featuring over 600 full-color images, diagrams, maps, and road logs to exciting glacial features in Colorado!

From the preface:

Flowing ribbons of ice and rock sculpted much of the rugged landscape that we enjoy today. The cold
climate during and after the Ice Ages, created a rich set of enhancements to Colorado’s landscape. This
book will help you understand the abundance and diversity of Ice Age elements found in Colorado.
The Jaunt Guides and Vista Points show where you can visit firsthand. Colorado’s quality of fascinating
landforms that result from a cold climate continues to inspire awe in me. Some processes are active
today, some were active 20,000 years ago …

My goal for this publication is three-fold:

1. to introduce you to the treasure trove of glacial components that span the state,
2. to help you understand how they form, and
3. to provide you with self-guided experiences on roads accessible by car. The knowledge will
   enhance your travels through the state; whether driving, hiking, skiing, and/or bicycling.

All are marvelous ways to experience this gorgeous mountain landscape shaped by former Ice Ages.
I do not mean the book to be a textbook on glaciers and glaciology. Rather, my intent is to give you
the ability to recognize the rich glacial legacy of Colorado’s landscape. A sample result might be that
when you see the bowl-shaped depression on the front face of Colorado’s highest peak, you will identify
it as a glacial cirque and NOT wonder whether it is a bomb crater, as some have.