Pikes Peak: March 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Run commute home, about to cross I-25 near Colorado College.

Same spot at Wahsatch and Fontanero. Bit more snow, with more on the way.

Near the corner of Wahsatch and Fontanero.

From Cascade Ave near Penrose hospital.

From Cimarron and 25.

Looking west from the corner of Pikes Peak and Nevada.

The view from the summit of Red Mountain.

View from the front porch as the full moon sets.

Morning hike in the Garden.

: Name: brownie; Location: Old Colorado City, Colorado, United States

"Never surrender, never!" -Billy Mitchell

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.