Saturday, August 30, 2014

Timberline A-Frame

Last weekend we took the cog railroad up Pikes Peak. In 1993 I hiked all the way up the Barr Trail to the top. Here's a photo from that hike of the A-Frame shelter at timberline, around 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) above sea level.
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8 comments:

  1. LynetteAugust 30, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Great photo and info to go with it. I cannot imagine hiking as you have done. The first time I made it to the top of Pike's Peak I was in a van driven by someone else. A fear of heights I've lived with my entire life kept me scared the whole way, but I did so enjoy the view once we got there. The other two times I've been up Pike's Peak were on the cog railroad which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for your post today.

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  2. Sylvia KAugust 30, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Great old shot of an incredible place, Al!! Thanks for sharing, as always! Have a great Labor Day Weekend! Give Socks and Laika a pat for me!

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  3. JoAugust 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I love this meme of yours and love your post today. I'm too far away from my South African home where my printed (and old) photos are kept. But I'll keep visiting your interesting blog. Greetings Jo (Tanzania)

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  4. sonia a. mascaroAugust 30, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Great photo! Sounds amazing your hikings!
    Sending kisses to Socks and Laika! :)

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  5. ArijaAugust 31, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    In terrain like that, at such an altitude, that simple little shelter can be the difference between life and death. Nice shot.

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  6. KTAugust 31, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    We are headed to Colorado in about 3-1/2 weeks - can't wait! We are heading up to North Dakota from Denver, but will spend a few days around Boulder before heading north. A job possibility popped up there - so I am going to be checking it out!

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  7. Taken For GrantedAugust 31, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    I've walked part way up Barr Trail, but gave up when it looked like rain which happens about every afternoon during the summer.

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  8. A Colorful WorldSeptember 2, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    What an awesome photo! And thanks for telling me about the Vintage Weekly meme.

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