Tag: pikes peak
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Pikes Pick: Pikes Peak Highway hosting sunrise, sunset viewing for Colorado Day
For Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood, what better way to start the day or finish it than atop Pikes Peak? On Colorado Day, Aug. 1, Pikes Peak Highway will open early for sunrise seekers and stay open late for sunset viewing. Drivers can head up starting at 4:30 a.m. For sunset, entry starts at 7…
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LETTERS: Growth should honor Pikes Peak; a great deal to learn
Growth should honor Pikes Peak Only one city can claim America’s Mountain as the defining feature of its identity. As a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, I’ve always believed our city’s greatest asset isn’t our skyline—it’s the enduring presence of Pikes Peak. This isn’t about protecting a view. It’s about protecting the uniqueness of America’s…
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New trail on Pikes Peak among summer projects on Colorado 14ers
The season of hiking Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains also comes with tending to their trails. June began with Rocky Mountain Field Institute staff and volunteers hauling equipment up the backside of Pikes Peak ー the site of an effort that launched in 2019 to build a new Devils Playground trail toward the summit. The effort has…
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New trail on Pikes Peak among summer projects on Colorado 14ers
The season of hiking Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains also comes with tending to their trails. June began with Rocky Mountain Field Institute staff and volunteers hauling equipment up the backside of Pikes Peak ー the site of an effort that launched in 2019 to build a new Devils Playground trail toward the summit. The effort has…
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Emelia Hartford takes ‘Queen of the Mountain’ title as fastest female in Pikes Peak International Hill Climb history
A year ago, Emelia Hartford was one of the disappointed drivers who didn’t get the chance to race the full course of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hill Climb. A rookie, Hartford immediately decided she would be back after finishing as runner-up female to Loni Unser on the shortened course at Glen Cove. She returned with…
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PPIHC notebook: Novembre among four to break records; one driver hospitalized after vehicle accident
Growing up at the base of Pikes Peak, Dan Novembre couldn’t have imagined he’d be racing among Pikes Peak International Hill Climb legends. It’s even more surreal that he is now part of the race’s record book. In his 18th year on the mountain, Novembre set the Open Wheel class record in a blistering time…
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Temps approach record highs in Colorado Springs, as region tilts along drought status
The Pikes Peak region will feel above average heat this weekend as temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s by Sunday, amid dry and moderate drought conditions. Around 54% of El Paso County was within a drought classification as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s an improvement from early May, when all…
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Dig into fossils, crystals and jewelry at the 62nd Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
From glittering gemstones to dinosaur-era fossils, the 62nd Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is ready to rock Colorado Springs once again. This weekend, the Norris Penrose Event Center is about to get a little more sparkly, with dozens of vendors and hands-on activities under one roof at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. Sponsored…
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‘Beautiful but you might wet yourself’: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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‘Beautiful but you might wet yourself’: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…