Pikes Peak: May 2009

Mrs. Arizona 2009 Melanie Britton waiting for me on top of Pikes Peak on May 29, 2009.

Pikes Summits

May 23, 2005 - COG Railway with Alex. The fever starts.

August 20, 2005 - Run. Pikes Peak Ascent. 3:29.

May 17, 2006 - Hike. Up in approx six hours, down in another six.

June 1, 2006 - Run. 4:09 up, from Memorial Park. Back down included a trip out to the Bottomless Pit.

July 23, 2006 - Run. Barr trail from a sleepover at Barr Camp with Rogue.

July 29, 2006 - Run. Elk Creek Park to Barr Camp to Summit with Paul Smith.

August 19, 2006 - Run. Pikes Peak Ascent. 3:07:31, current PR.

August 20, 2006 - Run. Pikes Peak Marathon. 5:17:30, current PR and 5th AG.

September 9, 2006 - Hike. Via Crags Campground. With Johnboy, SNB, Strip Me, and Susan.

October 1, 2006 - Hike. Via Barr Trail. With Melissa.

June 29, 2007 - Run. Via Barr Trail, plus a little extra Manitou. 7:52:34. Up in 4:20.

May 22, 2008 - Run. Via Cog Railway, plus a mile or two extra to avoid trespassing charges. Back down via Cog and Barr Camp. 6:47:32. Up in 4:15.

May 31, 2008 - Run. Via Cog Railway, with Melissa. Up in 4:15. Back down via Cog and Barr Camp.

June 14, 2008 - Run. Via Barr Trail. Back down included a run out to the oil tunnel with Neil. Up in 4:07.

May 14, 2009 - Run. Via Cog Railway. 8+ hour round trip due to heavy snow up top.

June 21, 2009 - Hike. Barr Trail from Barr Camp. With Melissa, Mike, and Meredith for the wedding.

July 25, 2009 - Run. Via Barr Trail. 3:54 up, 3:10 down.

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