Neither George nor I had ever been to PIKES PEAK before---so we were excited to be able to go there on September 14. If you want more information about Pikes Peak, click
HERE. We decided to drive up the mountain (rather than riding the train) ---and feel as if that was a great decision since we could stop all along the way for some great photos.
One of my Facebook friends asked me if this was my first time to be at 14,100 feet... I think it was!!!! I know that we were at 12,000 feet at Rocky Mountain National Park--but weren't nearly that high while in Yellowstone and the Tetons.
I love climbing mountains (in a comfy car of course---ha) ---and it's always GREAT to see SNOW on the top of the mountain, as we did here. (Remember in 2011 when we saw snow at Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah??? The elevation there was about 10,000 feet.)
I've divided our trip up and back down Pikes Peak into two posts--today and Friday! Hope you enjoy the photos. Please click on them for enlargements.
Above is a great picture if I say so myself. We were just beginning our journey up that big mountain. I love seeing the snow-capped mountain with that blue sky --and then framing the photo with pine trees and gorgeous yellow Aspens. That is Colorado at its finest!!!!
George took this picture of me at one of the stops as we started up the mountain. As you can tell, it was fairly warm down there at that elevation.... HOWEVER, the farther UP we went, the colder it got!!!! ha
Here is a picture of one of the many lakes in that area. This is another favorite picture of mine ---even showing some reflections in the water.
Here is a picture of us at another one of our stops --as we motored up that mountain. A biker (there were LOTS of them on the road) had stopped and he volunteered to take our picture together.
We started seeing some SNOW --as we went higher and higher!!!
This girl loves SNOW. I had to get out of the car and play in it!!!!! (Silly Girl!!!!)
Of course, you know that I had to take lots of pictures of the snow!!! The people who worked at the visitor center on top said that they had had about 6-8 inches of snow altogether...
This is a picture looking back down ---as we drove UP-UP-UP. You can see our road below us!!!! Isn't that a gorgeous view?
Stay tuned for Part II ---as we reached the summit and then headed back down...
IF you ever get a chance to visit here, you would enjoy seeing Pikes Peak.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hugs,
Betsy
Wow, Betsy! Gorgeous photos from your Pikes Peak visit. I have never been to Colorado, so I really enjoyed this photos and your post. Love the shots of you and George. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteenjoying my visit here, after a long while... life got in the way and i didnt have much time to visit blogs. beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteSeeing snow in shorts! Hahaha! That photo with the reflection in the lake needs framing, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeletegorgeous views. wow, you all had such a lovely time away. so happy you are sharing with us. awesome!! big hugs. (:
ReplyDeleteOH wow,these photo's are just absolutely wonderful,really enjoyed,wish I was traveling to this beautiful place right now,I've never been,so now that I see what I'm missing,I must put this on my list right up at the top.Thanks for sharing...I appreciate you.If I can jump in the car and go,I can dream about it,can't I,thru your photo's.
ReplyDeleteBravo on the photos! My favorite is the reflection one!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since I was there but your photos bring it all back. When I was there, I was so young that I couldn't fathom how we could be in t-shirts and have snow at the same time!!
Best,
Bonnie
Fantastic photos. I love the one seeing the road you had driven up. Loved the snow. I'd be playing in it too. The one with the reflections in the lake, oh my.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing more from this latest trip of yours.
Hugs ~ FlowerLady
Look at all that yellow! Gorgeous! And you look like you've lost weight - you're looking very slim in these pics!
ReplyDeleteIt is always gorgeous to drive up there. I don't know how many times I have drove up there but several and I am always in awe of the view.
ReplyDeletespectacular views and photos worthy of becoming post cards
ReplyDeleteSimply marvelous shots. I know you had a great time. We've been to Mt. Evans. Aren't they spectacular!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and photos Betsy but I am not a big fan of snow LOL..or maybe I should say Ohio winters
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Colorado - would like to go some day. Your pictures are so beautiful. You two should sell them to travel magazines.
ReplyDeleteWow! The scenery there is breathtaking and your shots are great too. Do you get light headed or headaches so high up?
ReplyDelete"Almost thou persuadest me" to drive up to Pike's Peak some day. These photos are beautiful. Your two favorites are also my two favorites. And the bicyclist did a very good job with the photo of you and George.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Betsy! Great that you saw snow!
ReplyDeletexo Nellie
You took right decision by choosing the car... which is a best way of discovering places on our own and taking pictures wherever we wish. The photos are very beautiful and fascinating... the view on the lake and Snow Mountains are impressive!
ReplyDeleteI like your expression to snow and I hope u enjoyed even bitter cold bites you :)
Thank you for showing these pics...absolutely marvelous! I am looking forward to Part 2 on Friday. Happy you both had a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeletethat lake shot is glorious. glad you had fun in the snow. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteI may not be able to visit these places so thank you for sharing them. I love that photo of the lake with the reflection..so lovely.
and keep on enjoying the snow!
:-)
The last time I was up there in probably 1972 about half way up it turned into a dirt road all the way up. Is that how it still is? I love that range of the Rockies. So massive. Is it Mt. Adams up there that is so high? Can't remember anymore.
ReplyDeleteYou guys had such a fantastic trip!! Love your captures for the day, Betsy! Colorado is such a beautiful place! Wonderful blue skies! Looks as though you really had perfect weather!!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular !!
ReplyDeleteDid you get short of breath ?
I used to walk to the local 7-11 store and would have to sit on their rock wall before I could make the trip back home, that mile-high atmosphere is hard to get used to :)
What a great trip.
~Jo
You and George have such wonderful adventures just being together wherever you are. That is priceless.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are incredible. I can't wait to see more.
I see happiness amongst the beauty all around you...I love seeing your photos
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of you and George. The lake reflection shot is gorgeous, and I just love your new header! So glad you timed your trip just right to see the western mountains covered in gold.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures...God does good work, doesn't He??
ReplyDeleteI love snow photos period. I, like everyone else, love the reflection photo. I notice someone else has been to Mt. Evans.
ReplyDeleteI've been to the top of Pike's Peak but by train. It was a great adventure! Your photos are beautiful, Betsy! I especially love that first shot. Looking forward to Part II.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about all your posts and this one starts it off perfectly. Love that PIkes Peak Highway road - Bill, not so much. He's not real good with heights, but was determined to go.
ReplyDeleteI love every one of these photos, but I guess the one of the mountains reflected in the lake is my favorite. That being said, I never get over the beauty of the Peak, and I have to say that the first photo of the 'other side' of the Peak, the west side, is outstanding. I think Pikes Peak is most beautiful from that side. I can't wait to see the other photos.
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful trip and the pictures are really awesome!
ReplyDeleteHaven't ever been there so I'm thrilled you shared all your fabulous photos.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, what an awesome view and I bet it was magnificent no matter which way you looked. I wish I could share your enthusiasm for snow but I've seen far too much of it already in my life...lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Betsy! I'm intrigued by snow, too, since I grew up in Southern California and now live in the flatlands of Arizona (though I did spend five snowy winters as a graduate student and undergrad at Northwestern U. near Chicago. ) I found after that experience, I missed the four seasons. I love that you played in the snow!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing drive. I knew you'd find snow!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say -- but -- Magnifico -- and ---
ReplyDeleteHave had a blogging break for a while, but am now back and will be blogging more in the future.
Many years ago my Dad wanted to drive up there,but Mom talked him out of it.These scenes are stunning.Some of these need to be enlarged and hung on a wall.
ReplyDeleteI've never been!!! That looks like a total blast. Love all the pockets of snow. I would have been very very happy as well:) Gorgeous area. We are heading to CO this winter for a bit. Can't wait to feel cold again. Your shots are very cool;)
ReplyDeleteSo that was Pike's Peak - who was Pike? It was wonderful - I love how at the bottom you are in shorts and then you go a ways and there is snow.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you have lost some more weight! You and George are just a wonderful couple and do so many wonderful things together.
This trip up the mountain was probably my favorite part of our entire vacation.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about the pics - - - especially the first few - - - is the variety of color - - autumn colors, evergreens, and snow.
ReplyDeleteYou must have good brakes on your car.
And - - I like your hair that length. It's flattering.
Wonderful photos! Looks so beautiful! I'm sure you had a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ~ (you and George are looking good!) and Pike's Peak don't look too shabby either:) Oh gosh ~ I just love when you take us fellow bloggers along on your journeys. Have a wonderful day!!! Getting out west to see some of our wonderful nation is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI really am still in love with your header photo! It takes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteLove the other photos...you and George always look so happy!
Hi, Betsy! Welcome back to you and George, and thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. What a treat to see all your wonderful photos and to hear the story of your adventure!
ReplyDeleteI especially love your header photo---those aspens are gorgeous. You are blessed to be able to witness the grandeur of autumn in both the West and now the East.
dear betsy,
ReplyDeletethese are all gorgeous photos from your trip.
i am glad you had fun in the snow, and you both have had a wonderful time.
such wonderful sights, too...thanks so much for brightening my day!
big hugs!!
Those blue skies and reflections are delicious! And nice for you to see snow!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! Love your photos Betsy, you and George looked like you had so much fun. What a great trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place....oh, seeing the snow caps just cooled me off!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBetsy, you are looking so happy and healthy!
XOXO
You guys sure know how to have a good time.
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, Lovely photographs. I am glad you posted these pictures as I will never get to go to Pike's Peak due to that altitude. Have a wonderful day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing an beautiful photos. I love the one reflecting the mountain peak in the water. I bet that was a lovely trip.
ReplyDeleteI'm just going to stop by your blog every morning for a daily dose of one of my favorite places on earth- and the best part is- y'all visited in the fall when the aspens are golden. Keep the pics coming- I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove that you were wearing shorts while playing in that snow !!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Marilyn
Excellent pictures, Betsy. You sure have a big grin on your face when playing in the snow. Fun isn't it. I love the lake picture with the reflection. Such glory. Can't wait to see more. MB
ReplyDeleteWOW! What GLORY surrounds you and all of us, thanks to your travels. I just came from Stewart's site and said the same to him. We blog friends see so much through your adventures all about. Thanks Betsy and George...who are the cutest couple on the mt. You guys look great.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have not been commenting but have been dealing with a slow recovery.
BlessYourHearts
From shirtsleeves to long sleeved jackets - a lovely intro to this mountain adventure!
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow! :)
WOW! I love that lake photo, Betsy! So pretty! I'm glad you got to see some snow. I know how much you love it.
ReplyDeleteHow i wish i can see places like these, magnificent colors. And oh wow that scene with reflection of mountain and colors on that lake, what a sight! Very refreshing and totally inspiring.
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