Pikes Peak - Part 2

I took all my pictures on the way up. I blew a lot of time not getting altitude sickness and taking my time. I took a bunch of pictures and will try to post my favorites only. :)

Going up the beginning you can see where the cog train arcs up the base of the mountains.



Along the trail you have sporadic iron signs to help you out. I was nervous about following the wrong trail but these signs were at all the proper crossings. The one below is at 9,800 ft elevation. This is at the halfway point just 1/2 a mile before the Barr Camp.



The Barr Camp looks to be an awesome place to camp. If I had the extra time I would have brought my sleeping bag and canteen. I met Teresa outside and talked with her and three other hikers before heading to the summit.



Nearing the treeline was odd. The landscape took on this look unlike anything you are used to seeing. Dead trees and others flourishing. The air was getting thin and not much was growing or it was growing slowly. The boulders were less and less covered with soil and vegetation. I thought it was very cool.



Looking up at the summit at the edge of the treeline.