michsnowfreak Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Had a 3-day weekend in Denver, main reason going was Tigers games Sat/Sun, but did sightseeing Friday. Its funny, because the areas near DIA airport is actually VERY dull and unattractive, just rolling prairie. But when you get closer to downtown the mountain skyline is awesome, and going up Pikes Peak was the most beautiful thing Id ever seen! Old drifts of snow were at about 10,000 feet, and at the very top it was snowing! We actually timed it just right, as a few flurries had been apparently falling but when we got there it was a bonified snow squall that coated the ground about 0.1". Didnt really enjoy it though as I was so dizzy with the 14,110 feet elevation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vandy Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice shots! I drove down through Colorado Springs this past weekend to go rafting on the Arkansas. Nice geography down there. I need to get up on Pikes at some point, though I'll probably hike it when I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice shots! I drove down through Colorado Springs this past weekend to go rafting on the Arkansas. Nice geography down there. I need to get up on Pikes at some point, though I'll probably hike it when I do! I could never hike it, lol I wouldnt be able to breathe (im a non-smoker btw). The altitude is something to get used to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I've lived here almost two years and havent gone up Pikes just yet. I will, someday. Glad you had a great time! You were able to catch a little snow up there, but in terms of clear skies, this past weekend was probably the worst out of them all over the last month. Nice shots though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog96 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Had a 3-day weekend in Denver, main reason going was Tigers games Sat/Sun, but did sightseeing Friday. Its funny, because the areas near DIA airport is actually VERY dull and unattractive, just rolling prairie. But when you get closer to downtown the mountain skyline is awesome, and going up Pikes Peak was the most beautiful thing Id ever seen! Old drifts of snow were at about 10,000 feet, and at the very top it was snowing! We actually timed it just right, as a few flurries had been apparently falling but when we got there it was a bonified snow squall that coated the ground about 0.1". Didnt really enjoy it though as I was so dizzy with the 14,110 feet elevation. You should have done Mount Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 You should have done Mount Evans. I lived in Summit County from 92-99. Pikes is a great drive but I agree about Mt. Evans. Surrounding peaks are just beautiful. One of the most stunning passes is Independence. Only open in the summer but the Sawatch range is just stunning. 14k+ peaks lined up and the views from both sides of the pass are unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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