Just axing
Climbing tools autographed by celebrated mountaineers, Chessler Books; 303-670-0093,
Rock stars.
Paging mountaineers wondering how to spend that Christmas money or Hanukkah gelt. Colorado-based Chessler Books is offering ice axes, hammers and pitons signed by Sir Edmund Hillary, Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Tom Frost, Reinhold Messner, Chris Bonington, Maurice Herzog, Jim Whittaker and other celebrated mountaineers. Order online or call.
Snow parking sign
Snow Tow Program, 3 a.m.-7 a.m. daily, Main Street and Durant Avenue, Aspen
Night moves.
Attention, late-night revelers. Be careful where you park after midnight when you’re in Aspen and other resort towns. Vehicles left in the town’s core area may be towed in the wee hours. Rescuing your car costs $175 — more if you fail to act quickly. Check parking restriction signs before hitting the clubs.
Armchair tourist
“Colorado State Parks & Natural Areas,” by Frank Weston (West- cliffe); $24.95,
Touring by the book.
Foundation for Colorado State Parks and Friends of the Natural Areas Programs collaborated with John Fielder’s Westcliffe Publishing to produce this photographic celebration of Colorado’s state parks and natural areas. Author/photographer Weston includes practical information on camping, trails, facilities and driving directions.
