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Join Enos Mills (1870-1922), a passionate naturalist and conservationist, as he ventures into the wild heart of the Rockies, playing a pivotal role in the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park. Much like his mentor John Muir, Mills was a fearless explorer of the high country and a skilled mountain guide in Colorado. His captivating stories are chronicled in Adventures of a Nature Guide. Experience the thrill as he bravely ascends Longs Peak amidst a raging storm with winds reaching 170 mph. In a moment of sheer ingenuity, he adapts his climbing technique to the fierce elements, ...

Over the past three decades, I have encountered grizzly bears in various regions of their vast territory. This book draws primarily from my personal experiences in the wilderness, offering insights into the complex relationship between animal rights and social progress. (Summary adapted from the Preface)

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Rockies through the eyes of a passionate nature enthusiast. For over two decades, the author has immersed himself in the wild, exploring the majestic mountains of the West and forging unforgettable memories. This captivating narrative shares the joys of solitary adventures, deep connections with wildlife, and the sheer wonder of the natural world. As a Government Experiment Officer and State Snow Observer, he scaled towering peaks and conducted studies on the upper slopes, offering readers a unique glimpse into the heart of these stunning landscapes ...

Enos Mills (1870-1922 ), naturalist and conservationist, was instrumental in the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. Like his mentor John Muir, Mills was an intrepid solitary high country rambler, as well as an accomplished Colorado mountain guide. There are mountain tales aplenty in "Adventures of a Nature Guide." At one point, Mills climbs Long's Peak alone in a gale with winds topping 170 mph., "carried away with the wild, elemental eloquence of the storm." Near the summit, the wind is so fierce he cannot make headway, so he concludes to "reverse ends." "Putting a shoulder against a ...