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Want to take the shuttle up Pikes Peak? Here’s what to expect

Every summer, thousands of people make the curvy, sometimes nerve-wracking journey to the summit of one of Colorado’s most iconic “fourteeners”: Pikes Peak. Unlike most other fourteeners, there’s more ...
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Runners race to the top of Pikes Peak in the 69th Ascent, a look at the podium

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The 69th Annual Pikes Peak Ascent took place Saturday, as hundreds of runners set out from the streets of Manitou Springs up the nearly 8,000-foot climb to the summit.
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Pikes Peak’s special Sunrise Openings are back. Here’s what you need to know

Colorado Springs is opening the road to the top of Pikes Peak earlier than usual for their Special Sunrise events on select mornings throughout the summer and the early fall. Typically, gates open at ...
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Hundreds of runners participate in the 69th annual Pikes Peak Ascent

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Hundreds of runners participated in a race to the top of Pikes Peak on Saturday, the Pikes Peak Ascent! The Saturday schedule: 7 a.m. – Start of the Ascent 9 a.m. – ...
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A Hiker's Path: One doesn't have to climb Pikes Peak to be awestruck

Recently, I have been writing my column about my visit to Colorado Springs. This is one more story about my visit. I am going to talk about my most favorite part of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak. I ...
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Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon will have a chance of snow...and 70s

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Thousands of runners will take to the trail this weekend for the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Long-time Coloradans know that we should expect three seasons on the high peaks ...