Pikes Peak – “America’s Mountain” 🏔️🇺🇸

Just. Wow! 🤩

Today we drove to the summit of Pikes Peak, and it was every bit as amazing as everyone says. With sunny skies, light winds, and perfect visibility, we couldn’t have asked for a better day to visit “America’s Mountain.”

The drive up was an adventure all by itself. We stopped at Glen Cove, explored Devil’s Playground, and even found enough snow for a summer snowball fight! ❄️☀️ We also got to see crews preparing for the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (next post).

Don got quite a kick out of my reaction to the drive up Pikes Peak. Every sharp turn and steep drop seemed to trigger a squeal, a gasp, or a quick closing of my eyes. 😂

Meanwhile, he was laughing and enjoying the scenery while I muttered, “You know what this road needs? More guard rails!” 🤪🏔️ Thankfully, he kept his eyes on the road while I focused on perfecting my mountain-driving survival techniques, which mostly involved not looking down.

At 14,115 feet, the views from the summit were absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed lunch, sampled the famous Pikes Peak doughnuts (good, but maybe not quite worth all the hype 😜), and soaked in the incredible scenery.

One thing that definitely lived up to the hype was the altitude! Headaches, shortness of breath, and a little nausea were quick reminders that we were standing over 14,000 feet above sea level.

Between the perfect weather, summer snow, spectacular views, and unforgettable drive, Pikes Peak easily exceeded our expectations. ❤️🏔️Read more