tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post8121575640988119355..comments2024-03-14T08:11:14.793-06:00Comments on WHERE ARE THE DIXONS TODAY?: Conquer The Mountain – CheckJim and Sandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-59578985138522828822013-06-06T21:30:22.074-06:002013-06-06T21:30:22.074-06:00You had a much nicer day than we did last year whe...You had a much nicer day than we did last year when we took the cog train. And it would be fun to watch the commercial being made. Congratulations on being able to breathe, Jim.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-52154489406362167172013-06-06T18:37:54.828-06:002013-06-06T18:37:54.828-06:00I'm glad you were able to do the drive. We di...I'm glad you were able to do the drive. We did it back in August of 1976 in a small rental car about the size of a Ford Pinto. It was hot at the bottom and cold and snowy at the top.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-40706143026934014272013-06-06T17:20:45.291-06:002013-06-06T17:20:45.291-06:00Love that drive ~ loved every route I took in Colo...Love that drive ~ loved every route I took in Colorado ... I can 'see' these scenes with you. It is very hard to capture the curves and drop offs. I tried and drove... I'm a moron. BUT I had to capture what I could. That's why I went in off season so I didn't block traffic behind me gawking and going 0 miles an hour. not kidding. toooooo beautiful to not breathe in each inch.<br /><br />adrenaline producing drives... loved it BUT I sure wouldn't drive any of those roads in anything other than ol Homer.<br /><br />The mountain bikers were really something. I stopped and talked with a few. It's what they love. But ... coming up behind them really freaked me out. Fortunately going 0 miles an hour... I was just afraid they didn't hear me and would decide to cross the road....<br /><br />Great pictures, Sandie. Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-79873844508975832772013-06-06T14:17:39.772-06:002013-06-06T14:17:39.772-06:00It's been 44 years since I did that drive. Gl...It's been 44 years since I did that drive. Glad I did it, but don't think I'll be doing it again. :) I enjoyed seeing your pics since mine are long gone.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-30743768677222701642013-06-06T13:25:59.079-06:002013-06-06T13:25:59.079-06:00Now that is a definite WOW and something I'd l...Now that is a definite WOW and something I'd love to do......despite that "S" stuff on the ground. Your pictures are gorgeous. I'd be worried about coming back down with all the braking required though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-65943057991809767882013-06-06T13:23:58.358-06:002013-06-06T13:23:58.358-06:00wow!!! THAT LOOKS SO COOL, PUTTING IT ON MY BUCKE...wow!!! THAT LOOKS SO COOL, PUTTING IT ON MY BUCKET LIST NOW, TOO!! Beautiful scenery... and pictures!Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-84889288711991359022013-06-06T13:01:14.416-06:002013-06-06T13:01:14.416-06:00Great pictures! We have been to the top twice by ...Great pictures! We have been to the top twice by car and once bu the COG train. I really enjoyed the train.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-19572657325131492462013-06-06T11:01:07.382-06:002013-06-06T11:01:07.382-06:00We went up via the cog railroad. I have problems w...We went up via the cog railroad. I have problems with heights if the road is narrow so I think I'll stick to the rails. We had a hail storm with lightning at the top when we were there. They only let us go from the train to the visitors center for safety reasons. I'd like to go back up on a nicer day as I can tell from your photos that view is beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-87627867026053831932013-06-06T10:30:17.717-06:002013-06-06T10:30:17.717-06:00Looks like a terrific day! Your campsite looks ni...Looks like a terrific day! Your campsite looks nice. Hey I added this post at <br /><br />http://www.journeylinks.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_7585.html<br /><br />the "sign posts" page for the Bigfoot Crossing signThe Ramblin RiverCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835535908492898447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-78849216407569409972013-06-06T10:15:35.679-06:002013-06-06T10:15:35.679-06:00We were at Pike’s Peak when they were having a bik...We were at Pike’s Peak when they were having a bike race. Those people are crazy. I could barely watch them.<br /><br />I remember that road with no guard rails. I kept leaning in towards Paul. I can't believe more people just don't fly over the edge.<br /><br />Gorgeous photos! Good job.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-7444408271305221172013-06-06T09:48:55.683-06:002013-06-06T09:48:55.683-06:00OMG - that's just plain scary to me. Too high ...OMG - that's just plain scary to me. Too high with too long a drop! Good for Jim, and you too, for making it, and being able to breathe up there. I had breathing issues coming from Palm Springs, CA to Bluewater Lake, NM (6,576') last year. I did it too fast and had problems for quite a long time. This year I made the climb more slowly and am doing okay.<br /><br />Great shot of the animal running across the road - that's a quick snap. You must have been poised for the shot. I love those, but usually don't react fast enough. This was a fun, very interesting day. And the commercial must have been fun to watch in progress. Thanks for all the photos, since I'll never be up there in person! :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-12993295859205299902013-06-06T09:41:09.521-06:002013-06-06T09:41:09.521-06:00When we did it about 10 years ago, it was gravel r...When we did it about 10 years ago, it was gravel roads about half way up to the top. I was nervous. I think Mt Washington in NH is more scarey. Put that one on your list next.Flowergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668010192577906250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-24617927729921301662013-06-06T09:07:33.798-06:002013-06-06T09:07:33.798-06:00I did the Cog train a number of years ago. It was...I did the Cog train a number of years ago. It was fun. We could see the roads without any guard rails. It was snowing and cold when I was there too.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-49517586581887477802013-06-06T09:05:06.775-06:002013-06-06T09:05:06.775-06:00Absolutely gorgeous pictures but absolutely no way...Absolutely gorgeous pictures but absolutely no way are we going to make that drive. The heights would get me.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-31384744046301659392013-06-06T08:44:23.334-06:002013-06-06T08:44:23.334-06:00We made the pilgrimage to Pikes Peak back in our l...We made the pilgrimage to Pikes Peak back in our late 20s and felt the effects of thin air then. I'm glad we crossed that off our "bucket list" when we were younger. It was a great ride then and sounds like you guys enjoyed it now.<br /><br />Have fun out there.Clark Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713435758075556066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-76629967521596069772013-06-06T08:13:40.161-06:002013-06-06T08:13:40.161-06:00What beautiful views! You know us though, we would...What beautiful views! You know us though, we would be hiking that mountain, it is on our list, maybe next year! Glad you both were able to do the drive and not have any problems with the altitude.<br /><br />Ruth<br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-87951737054287690082013-06-06T07:52:17.748-06:002013-06-06T07:52:17.748-06:00what a great drive that was! kind of like the '...what a great drive that was! kind of like the 'road to the sun'! now we really need to add this one to our list of must do's!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-80771397090466764022013-06-06T06:59:34.060-06:002013-06-06T06:59:34.060-06:00Now you'll be looking forward to seeing commer...Now you'll be looking forward to seeing commercials. I knew he wouldn't have any problems. I think you did it the smart way.billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-52707853721710622772013-06-06T06:52:37.317-06:002013-06-06T06:52:37.317-06:00Wow, that's HIGH! Last summer, I spent a coup...Wow, that's HIGH! Last summer, I spent a couple of weeks in Leadville, Colorado (10,000 feet) and I noticed I felt "winded" when I took a long hike. It's interesting to see what altitude does to potato chip (and other) bags in the supermarket! Desert Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484289454022517401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-51883185316877438412013-06-06T06:27:20.685-06:002013-06-06T06:27:20.685-06:00Wow--glad you guys made the trip with flying color...Wow--glad you guys made the trip with flying colors.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639565805712793802.post-49166555787266956032013-06-06T06:13:44.749-06:002013-06-06T06:13:44.749-06:00What a ride! Making that drive is on my bucket lis...What a ride! Making that drive is on my bucket list....there was too much snow last year when we were there. I just love that whole area! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.com