Pikes Peak

Yesterday was a full day of sightseeing.  We drove to the summit of Pikes Peak.  The drive was absolutely amazing.

Approx. Mile Marker 1



Crystal Reservoir - Mile Marker 6



Lookin' for gold

 



Switchbacks
Approx. Mile Marker 16

 A bus takes you up (for a price) and you can bike down. 
No experience necessary except to be able to ride.  They
provide all the gear.



Ride into the clouds.

 Above the timber line.




Almost to the top.

 

Boulder Park





Taking a picture of you, while you're taking a picture of me.





We made it!!

Mile Marker 19

We only stayed about 30 - 45 min.  Both of us were
a little light headed due to the altitude



I had packed a lunch and on the way up we made note of a picnic area

that we would stop on the way down.  It was a nice picnic area but I didn't take

time to take a picture.  Surprise, surprise.  I did however take a few pictures

 of some interesting plants on the way down.

It was a fun day and the Bostons loved it too.