Pikes Peak

[Lapchik]

I went out one year at the end of June, and Rocky Mountain National Park had 15ft of snow [all roads ok, though]. Next year I went out in the beginning of June, and there was no snow in the same place. Late June seems to be a good time though. I went snowboarding in Breckenridge . . . 60 degree weather and in my normal street clothes and had no lines for the lift.

I would suggest also doing Mt. Evans while you are in the vicinity. It is less touristy, and has less guard rails. Both are awesome rides. I would also suggest just go to the top in one shot, and save all the stops for the way down so you can rest your arms after fighting gravity downhill. I was up top for about 20 minutes before my head started buzzing from the altitude.

As far as unexpected. . . .well . . .fires for one. Also, decreasing radius turns. They'll catch you by surprise. If you watch my videos you'll see I get into a few of those corners a little too hot.

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Pictures from Late June, 2011 [more pictures on my facebook page facebook.com/korysrides]





A statue of Shooter near Glen Cove, Pikes Peak



Early June, 2012 pictures [more on facebook.com/korysrides]

Pike's Summit [71 degrees at the bottom, 28 degrees at the top]




Mt. Evans Summit




This trip was also when the infamous "silo story" took place in western Nebraska. Those National Guard boys are probably still laughing about it.




One last thing, BE VERY CAUTIOUS OF HIGH, FIERCE, UNEXPECTED WIND AND GUSTS