"Alaska is our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state. Texas  remains our largest unfrozen state. But mountainous Utah, if ironed  out flat, would take up more space on a map than either." -Edward  Abbey If you measured the highest point in each county, which of the  fifty states would have the highest average elevation? You probably  didn't say Utah, but in fact the average elevation of the state's  county high points is approximately 11,222 feet (Colorado is second at  10,971 feet). Most but not all of Utah's high peaks grow out of a  series of mountain ranges that form a backbone from north to south  through the middle of the state. Surprisingly, most can also be  climbed in a day, and during the warm months climbing gear may be  unnecessary. Some summits are even attainable by car. High in Utah is  quite consciously a book for peak baggers, complete with a checklist  and elevations. Summits range from Kings Peak, Utah's highest at  13,528 feet, to the unnamed peak in Rich County, a mere 9,255 feet. In  addition to the county high points, this book also features four  "classic" climbs: Mt. Olympus in Salt Lake County; Mt. Timpanogos  above Provo; Notch Peak in the House Range west of Delta; and  Wellsville Cone, Cache Valley's western landmark.  Since finding a  place to start can often be the most frustrating part of a hike,  emphasis is placed on directions to each trailhead. There is a road  map for each hike, as well as a trail map showing contours. The routes  in this guide are not always the easiest or most practical, but they  may be the most appealing and are often the most commonly used  (lessening human impact on other potential routes). Difficulty levels  range from "extreme"--long, steep routes that may require some route  finding--to "too easy"--accessible by car. Two sets of hiking times  are provided to accommodate variations in hiking speed, and there are  also sections on flora and fauna, mountain weather, low-impact hiking  and camping, equipment, and altitude sickness.  TOC: Mountain  Checklist Preface Caution How to Use This Book Introduction Flora and  Fauna of Utah's Mountains Mountain Weather Low Impact Hiking and  Camping Wilderness County High Peaks (26 Total) Utah Classics (4  Total) Appendix A: Equipment List Appendix B: Problems at High  Altitude Selected Readings Acknowledgments About the Authors

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