The rarefied alpine world above the trees is accessible to everyone with this guidebook, which offers a variety of ways to tour the tundra and view Colorado from the summits of the state's magnificent mountains. Abundant color photography and topical sidebars illustrate the geology, history, plant communities, and animal life that define this rugged environment. Detailed maps with specific route information, directions to visitor centers, scenic overlooks, and wildlife watching locations enrich your high altitude journeys.