When Jeff told us about a mountain in Colorado which could be accessed by vehicles up to the very top, we immediately knew it was an ultimate must-see. Pikes Peak Highway is a 19-mile toll road running to the summit of Pikes Peak. Its construction dates back to as early as 1915. Since we are far too lazy and short on time to do regular climbing, the idea of paying $12 for being able to get to the top seemed right on the spot. Every minute of the climb is both challenging and exciting. The curves might be treacherous at times, especially taking into account the fact that hardly anyone abides by the speed limit. While taking a turn, you frequently drive just next to the edge. Approaching it might be scary but also provides a chance to admire fabulous overviews. One wrong move can result in you losing control, flying off the side of the mountain and plunging into a canyon. This single road is reported to consume 60-70 lives every year. Luckily enough, we weren't acquainted with any statistics as regards fatalities before going up. Even if we had been, though, there would have been no way to deter us from taking that climb. The feeling one gets upon looking down the surrounding area of the Rocky Mountains from the altitude of 4,301m is simply indescribable.
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