“Colorado Scrambles: Climbs Beyond the Beaten Path” ($24.95, The Colorado Mountain Club Press) is, in the interest of full disclosure, written by our very own Dave Cooper, who writes the TrailMix column. As with the first edition of this collection of the best opportunities for scraping your knees on Class 3 and 4 climbs around the state, this update includes routes remarkable not only for their views, quirks and remoteness but also their ability to be climbed without ropeshence the term “scrambles.” The Alma resident’s clear, colorful photographs and well-plotted topographical maps offer extra details, and he also includes intriguing historical and crucial access information. As usual, his 25 years of experience in exploring Colorado’s mountains is an unbeatable asset.Kyle Wagner
