A couple of days before we wrapped up a project in Colorado Springs, the fella who was working with me and I decided to take a drive up to the top of Pikes Peak. We probably should have taken the warning at the bottom of the mountain from the ranger who said they may have to shut down the highway based on the fact that a storm was blowing in. But... we soldier soldiered on.
If you have never driven to the top of Pikes Peak, you should know it is VERY SCARY. Truly, I was a bit frightened at times as there are a few spots where the only thing between the road and a drop off of 100s of yards is about SIX INCHES of dirt! We did finally get to the top and what a view.
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