Whether you climb awesome 14ers, hike Yellowstone or kayak the Rio Grande, the Rockies will take your breath away. This guide explores every corner in every season, from steaming geysers to gold-mine ghost towns, from chic ski resorts to where the buffalo roam. After all, the West is still wild.

- lung-filling information on the region's US national parks

- where to lay your big hat, from cool campsites to dude ranches

- places to eat for any size wallet

- tips on getting around by bicycle, steam train - even Ilama

- over 100 superb maps - because rocky road isn't just an ice cream

For reliable and authoritative travel information, reach for your Lonely Planet guide.

- The Times (UK)

As usual, the guide-book standard is set by Lonely Planet.

- Outside (USA)