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Year-Round Expedition Team Sought for Colorado Excursion
New Book Brings Colorado Alive - No Travel Required
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May 1998 - DENVER (January 7, 1998) - Have you ever wanted to experience beautiful Colorado year-round? Spring? Summer? Winter? and Fall? What about the history that is captured in a quiet ghost town, the stories of the first pioneers and the gold rush, and the days of the cowboy? How could you fit all this adventure into your one week vacation? Join author and photographer Jon Sheppard on a Colorado Excursion in his upcoming book, Someday in a Place Out West (The Stevens Group, $39.95; Hardcover; January 1998).

Through the lens of his camera and the stories he has written, Jon Sheppard takes you on a colorful trip through your heart and mind that you will never forget. Vicariously visit the wide open spaces of the Eastern prairies and romp over the spine twisting mountains along the Continental Divide. Leap into the awesomeness of snow-capped mountains and the deep, wide valleys that stretch far beyond the horizon. The western canyons and mesas will mystify you and caress your spirit.

More than a coffee table book, Someday in a Place Out West is an armchair adventure of the soul. This beautiful book of Colorado carries you through many humorous and exciting adventures, inspirational poems, and nostalgic stories of the past. The images will seduce you with the wonderful marvels of scenic Colorado.

Jon Sheppard is addicted to adventure. He has jumped out of airplanes, dived for sunken treasures, climbed massive mountains and conquered running rivers. Jon worked many years in the television production industry as a camaraman. All year long he photographs the scenic wonders of the West. In the summer he conquers running rivers and climbs the massive mountains of Colorado. In the winter you will find him up on the mountains skiing. Together with three friends, he broke a world record by skiing 18 ski areas in one exhilarating day. In his first book, Someday in a Place Out West is Sheppard brings his adventures, insights, and magnificent photography home to the hearts of those who share his passion.

WARNING: The images in Someday in a Place Out West are so real, you may just forget that you are only experiencing the adventure vicariously!

Someday in a Place Out West
by Jon Sheppard

The Stevens Group     ISBN 0-9658009-0-3
Publication Date 2/98
128 pages (9" x 12")     Hardcover $39.95 U.S.

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