So last weekend we made the trip down to Pikes (can see it from the house). Since we drove to the top, it cant be counted as doing a 14er.
An early morning hike on the ridge behind the house.
Soon after you pass the toll there are signs for wildlife everywhere.
Emily did NOT care for the ride up.
Castle Rock is out there somewhere...
Some EXTREEEME CLIMBING!
Even with her disdain for the drive, Emily wound up having a great time at the top.
OK, Some gratuitous mountain pics.
And some disheartening views as well. This is just one area of the burn from the Waldo Canyon fire.
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Pikes Peak, the lazy way.
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Superorb
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@KneeDeep 276552 wrote:^^^ Maybe out your way. 
I went riding yesterday afternoon (had the day off) and when I was driving home at 4:00, my car thermometer read 62 degrees.
Where did you go? Today wasn't as bad as it's been. We set another all time record for July. 27 days above 90 degrees, 7 days above 100 degrees.
I'm ready for it to be winter. I'm also ready to live closer to the foothills.
I went riding yesterday afternoon (had the day off) and when I was driving home at 4:00, my car thermometer read 62 degrees.
Where did you go? Today wasn't as bad as it's been. We set another all time record for July. 27 days above 90 degrees, 7 days above 100 degrees.
I'm ready for it to be winter. I'm also ready to live closer to the foothills.
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ut_Twintip
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@KneeDeep 276566 wrote:I rode Hall Ranch... until I was chased away by storms.
I feel you on being run off by storms. I went up to Ridgeline Open Space behind our neighborhood yesterday. As soon as i crossed to the west side of the ridge a storm cloud rolled in. Turned tail back towards the house, got to the top of our street and got pelted by pea sized hail.
I feel you on being run off by storms. I went up to Ridgeline Open Space behind our neighborhood yesterday. As soon as i crossed to the west side of the ridge a storm cloud rolled in. Turned tail back towards the house, got to the top of our street and got pelted by pea sized hail.
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ut_Twintip
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@Superorb 276551 wrote:How was the weather up top? It's been god awefully gross in the metro.
It was mid 40's with a strong breeze. Felt great!
It was mid 40's with a strong breeze. Felt great!
