Pikes Peak train circa 2011

High in Colorado

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June 12th 2011
Smoke from the Arizona wildfires made Pike's Peak a little hazy from our campsite in Colorado Springs. So we took the cog railway up to the top! The train was new, built in Switzerland. We drank lots of water to fend off altitude sickness. The views were spectacular. They only let you stay "up top" 40 minutes; otherwise, people get goofy, throw-up, and it makes for a bad day. Back on t ... read more

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