Just Got Back From Colorado Springs, Colorado

[gunnurse]

Elevation- 6,035 ft above sea level.
Short of Breath- 5 days
Dyspnic (Severely Short of Breath)- 3 days
Hypoxic (Oxygen Saturation >91%)- 1 Day
Worth Every Moment- 150%

We went to Colorado Springs for my daughter’s wedding. While we were there, we went to the summit of Pike’s Peak. (14,155’ above sea level.) Seeing my daughter get married- more beautiful than the Aspens.

 

[georgia_home]

Beautiful pics.

And yeah, we left Baltimore once@0700, landed Denver and were at the top of pikes by 2pm local. My then GF, now wife, was white as a sheet, clamy, sick by 2:01pm.

The transition to that altitude is rough when you’re not ready for it.

Up and down on the cog train.

 

[zedex]

Ive been to The Springs a number of times. The cog train up Pikes Peak is a great ride.
Garden of the Gods is a good stop-off. Used to cruise Academy Blvd years ago. Lots of action on the blvd back then.

Enjoyed the pix. Brings back memories

 

[basstrkr]

Great pics. Love Colorado but my eyes ain't big enough.

 

[specialk]

The cog closed for awhile...is it open now?.....i went about 15 yrs ago and yes it is quite the ride.....inspired the song america the beautiful.....

 

[GeorgiaBob]

I took my kids to the top of Pike's Peak one August in the 1980's. Got a snow (slush/ice mix really) in my back for the effort. Fun drive (especially going down).

Did you get to wander the mountains? Beautiful place.

And congrats on gaining a SIL. May God grant them both joy in their life together.

 

[Cmp1]

Airshow there twice,,,,

 

[specialk]

we rented a car and drove to cripple creek while stopping by the state pk on the way....in october....saw several pickups with mule deer attached to tailgates and such....would love to go back one day.....

 

[Jim Thompson]

Gorgeous!

 

[seeker]

I don't mean to hijack your thread Gunnurse, but I just wanted to share some pictures Of Pikes Peak for people that have never been there.

 

[gunnurse]

More pics. Beauty cannot be hijacked, just intensified.

 

[notnksnemor]

Heading to Co tomorrow.
Going to do the southern route then end up in Vail to see the grandkids for a few days.

Colorado Springs to Salida to Montrose to Parachute then to Vail.
12 days total.

 

[GreenPig]

Beautiful place. Congratulations.

 

[Cmp1]

Saw the Confederate Air Force there,,,,sadly they're gone now, changed their name,,,,

 

[huntfish]

Heading to Co tomorrow.
Going to do the southern route then end up in Vail to see the grandkids for a few days.

Colorado Springs to Salida to Montrose to Parachute then to Vail.
12 days total.

The drive from the Springs to Salida on Hwy 50 is probably the best drive in the state. Be on the look out for Bighorns along the way.

 

[notnksnemor]

We're taking the long way from the Springs to Salida.
Hwy 24 out of CS to Hwy 285 south to Salida.

 

[huntfish]

We're taking the long way from the Springs to Salida.
Hwy 24 out of CS to Hwy 285 south to Salida.

When you get to the high plains beyond Woodland Park, start looking for antelope. You'll be surprised that they are there since you'll be around 9,000.

 

[westcobbdog]

Congrats on the wedding. Been to Broadmoor resort and toured the area, it’s really nice.