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Pikes Peak or Bust!!
2009.03.15
Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji.
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Pikes Peak is the farthest east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed to its early fame among explorers, pioneers and immigrants and made it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan, "Pikes Peak or Bust".
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At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks.
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Over a half million people reach the summit house atop the peak every year by the Pikes Peak Highway, Barr Trail or the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway, paved part of the way, is open year round, weather permitting.
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Three notable events take place on the mountain each year. The Pikes Peak Marathon, a 26 mile round trip foot race up Barr Trail and then back down each August, draws thousands of runners from all over the world. The second event, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb first held in 1916 is the second oldest auto race in the United States. There are 156 curves on the 12.5 mile course. The third event is the AdAmAn Club New Years Fireworks display on December 31 at midnight.
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Information from "Pikes Peak: America's Mountain" website.
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Wunderbar! The one with the fence is best (in my opinion) it gives a real sense of scale. :-)
Jarvo · 2009-03-15: 22:07
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...all five photos are fabulous...
curlyq60 · 2009-03-15: 22:24
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Great set, awesome photo's, I have been to the top of Pike's Peak in the 50's with the family, can't remember who, but there was a grave on the top, same year did ,Idaho springs, Leadville and got to go down a mine in some canyon, called the"" gold bug, behind a donkey in an ore cart, it was cold, but neat for a kid. cd
catdad · 2009-03-15: 22:35
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Great set!! There is no place more lovely than Colorado! Your captions sure bring back memories: working at the North Pole during the hill climb and watching the fireworks on the Peak my last night living in the Spings (Dec. 31, 1974)! Been away toooooooo long!
lifeisgood · 2009-03-16: 00:06
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Awesome shots, and thank you for the history !!!
PennyWyatt · 2009-03-16: 00:56
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beautifull pictures, I like BW and sepia too, they are great!
gonia · 2009-03-16: 01:43
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Wow, very nice shots
dreadwear · 2009-03-16: 02:56
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I like the way the snow shows up in #3.
TamaraHarden · 2009-03-16: 03:08
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beautiful shots!!! thanks for the info!
jennye · 2009-03-16: 05:50
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Magnificent. Beautiful shots.
leocheung · 2009-03-16: 06:08
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Fantastic set! My fav is # 4 :)
agnes65 · 2009-03-16: 06:56
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Awesome set! All are great!
dontblink · 2009-03-16: 08:50
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fabulous set, what a view, i love them all, they're great !!
eternity65 · 2009-03-16: 09:16
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There's so beautiful place, i like there and if it possible i will come and see it. And also the pictures are beautiful
Aghdam · 2009-03-16: 10:42
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Pikes Peak! I used to see it every day when we were at Ft Carson. I love #2. Beautiful skies also.
????? · 2009-03-16: 11:37
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Wow wonderful set of shots and great reportage
mystic1 · 2009-03-16: 12:15
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OMG the montains are soooooooo beautiful :) Lucky you you live nearby :):) Awww :):) i wish i was there :D:D to see them ^^
onlyricky · 2009-03-16: 12:37
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i agree with ricky he took the words out of my mouth :D
onlymehdi · 2009-03-16: 13:23
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Very good work! My favourite #3 :)
Primavera · 2009-03-16: 15:14
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beautiful landscape :)
vterezia · 2009-03-16: 16:38
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beautiful views!
hannamagnusson · 2009-03-16: 18:02
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and the fourth even is your wonderful set!!! thanks for so interesting informations and beautiful pictures! last one is gorgeous!
tomie · 2009-03-16: 18:25
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Amazing landscapes! I like it!
miclaud · 2009-03-16: 19:29
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All photos are beautiful!
JumiElla · 2009-03-16: 19:47
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I'm never tired from this yours landscapes! :)
ppinho · 2009-03-16: 20:11
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superb. love the mood and the place
storytaylor · 2009-03-17: 08:20
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Breathtaking landscapes!!!
Gripe · 2009-03-17: 10:07
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Amazing work!!
somogyvari · 2009-03-17: 10:48
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These are absolutely fantastic! Such a majestic sight. ; )
pattyb · 2009-03-17: 11:35
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nice post thanks for sharing it all
sunshineand · 2009-03-17: 12:21
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Great .......... But the 3rd one is great....................... i like that................................................... ;)
Rasadesign · 2009-03-17: 12:47
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Awesome shots! One of my favorite places!!
susjustjake · 2009-03-17: 21:03
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# 2 make me crazy im ready to kill some body to be in that place,you are so lucky not becuz you are there but becuz im not there to kill you.
????? · 2009-03-17: 22:24
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Very nice I love #1 the B&W look is great !!
SheriJ · 2009-03-17: 23:42
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These are great pictures. Did you have a fun day?
hoshp · 2009-03-18: 00:55
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Interesting, I've never heard about it! i love #4 and 5. =)
Nellinka · 2009-03-18: 05:08
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WOW WOW WOW!!! The shots I took today are like baby mountains compared to these. I would LOVE to be there in person. Love them all especially #5 :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2009-03-18: 19:19
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