Hanging in the clouds at Pike's Peak

When you're freezing, standing in a cloud on a mountain peak and just learning how to selfie. LOL

I think it was a couple years back when we took this chilly trip up to Pike's Peak. The road to the summit was on the verge of being closed for the duration of the winter. It's not open year round. Likely because no snowplow driver in their right mind would ever....

It was still warm in the lower elevations and we had left our coats at home. So, Brrrrr.

I was, as usual, freaked out by the winding mountain road and sharp drop-offs. The road was wet and crumbling at the edges as well. Plus, we were, as mentioned, in a cloud. Literally, you guys. So, not only was there the usual scary road, but there was also low visibility. You have no idea how glad I was to reach the top of the mountain.

It was blustery up there!

Our little Hawaii girl was shivering madly!

The views off the peak were spectacular!

The clouds parted for a minute just for this shot. 

 

 

 

A little rock stacking on the way down.

Of course, when I was up there, so glad to have arrived, I wasn't thinking about the trip down. You guys, do not. Just do not traverse Pike's Peak on a cloudy day. It is scary as, well, that word I cannot say in my blog. I mean, seriously, I have a rough go of it on good days.

On the way down, we took a break in this little rock stacking cathedral area to ease my mind and so that Gary could have some peace. LOL 

I guess I don't have to tell you that I made it down alive. You know, I keep looking at these pics and thinking, "Wait. Was that Pike's Peak or Mt. Evans?" But the folder was labeled Pike's Peak so that's what I'm going with.

Besides, one scary as f*** mountain peak is the same as another, right?

WE MADE IT BACK ALIVE! That's all that really matters.