The sky was cloudy and it didn't look as though we were going to make it to Pike's Peak. We decided to ride part of the way and see how far we would get. Turned out, we got to the top ... and what a trip it was! The first few miles were not too challenging, so we moved on. About half way up the 19 miles, Bob proclaimed this to be "the scariest ride I've ever been on". He's never really known the meaning of "white knuckle driving" until today: we climbed higher and higher, turning 30-degree turns with no visibility, on the edge of precipitous cliffs of rock.
We rode with our windows open, and temperatures fell as we got closer to the summit. It felt like a Minnesota November morning when we reached the top. The wind was blowing under grey skies and snow was forecast for later today. The air didn't seem to be really thin, but I worked fast taking pictures, because the guidebooks advise no longer than 30-40 minutes at the top.
The photos themselves are somewhat disappointing because of fog. However, the experience was truly awesome. Over 14,000 feet above sea level. Pike Peak summit feels like the top of the world! One of life's most memorable experiences and certainly the highlight of this Colorado visit.
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