Aspen Books & Authors

“Aspen has a magical reputation. It has magical snow. It has culture, it has art,” Dalton said. “I think (this book) is the most significant history that’s been written on Aspen in 20 years. It’s more complete."

A collection of stories of climbs the author has made around the world, from the vertical cliffs of Yosemite Valley to ice-shrouded summits in Alaska and Patagonia-daring and sometimes desperate adventures and misadventures that Dick Dorworth has lived through and distilled in his intensely personal style.

Excellent guide covering winter trails near Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado.

Dick Durrance II, was raised in Aspen, CO and both of his parents were well published photographers. Aside from skiing and playing golf, Dick captured the life going on around him with photographs. His 58-year career in professional photography encompassed many different fields. This book is a beautiful summary of his global stories through photos. Excellent Coffee Table Book! Hardcover book, with 265 illustrated pages. Signed by Dick Durrance II.

Light Tours of Colorado by Louis Dawson has aerial photos, maps & route lines of 59 low angle ski touring routes. This guidebook also includes the best uphill trails of Colorado Ski Resorts. Guidebook is great for packs as it is light, water proof, small, with a spiral binding. Signed by Lou Dawson. Size 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.

Scandal Aspen book written by Jay Cowan. The Rich and Famous Run Amok in Paradise. One can imagine the stories. Every town has its scandals but Aspen's are louder then most because of it's rich and famous movers and shakers. 140 pages of great stories.

Tommy Waltner's story of a lifestyle of glamour and celebrity in a Colorado's playground town of Aspen. Published by Tommy Waltner in 2015 - 192 Pages

In 1934 a skiing little high school kid from Florida turned up in New England and began winning ski races by enormous margins. He would go on to become 4-time collegiate champion, leader of our first Olympic alpine team in 1936, winner of 17 national titles, and 3-time winner of the Harriman Cup, America's prestigious ski race. Exciting read with great photos!