Mini-exhibit: Robert Ormes: Cartographer and Mountaineer 1904-1994

Robert Ormes, former Colorado College professor, made lasting contributions to the hiking and climbing community of Colorado.  Best known for his book, Guide to the Colorado Mountains, Bob produced several other guides and atlases to the region.  Never trained as a cartographer, his hand sketched trail notes reflect the basic mountaineering skills he used his entire life.  Worn wool pants and an old army pack worked for him all of his life. No need for gortex, ultralight equipment or a GPS.  Two exhibit cases in the Tutt 2nd floor atrium highlight a few examples of Bob's love of the mountains.