Pike's Peak

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mcraindog

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From Georgia, but will be flying out in early August to hike Pike's Peak. Will be staying at the barrcamp midway cabins. Just wanted to ask who all has done this hike and see what would be some good things to bring that maybe I'm not thinking of. Possibility of snow at the top? That would be cool as I have not seen snow in quite sometime. Wish I could drive out there in order to do some wheeling. Any other good activity ideas to do while here? Thanks!
 
Oxygen.. I cant tell you how many times I have responded up there as an emt to help people out hahaha
 
Bring an extra set of lungs. You will need them. :sunshine:
 
I did the hike up acouple years ago, we did it in 5 hours from the bottom. You will need a warm jacket when you get to the top.high temps on top probably won't get above 45. just looked out and can still see pockets of snow so its still there. snow storms are posible year round plan accordingly. read up on the sysmtoms and treatment of altitude sickness comming from see level you'll be suckin wind at the top I don't care what kind of shape your in. The last 2 miles are a bitch. walkin stick might be a good idea. GOOD LUCK
 
If possible, give yourself 2-3 days to get acclimated before you head up the mountain.Also, drink LOTS of water while here- high altitude + alpine desert climate = easily dehydrated.
 
My oldest sister lives in Colo Springs. And hikes the Peak just for fun several times a year.

I've been up the Peak once, by van. Listen to these guys, oxygen is pretty thin up there.
 
i didn't quite comprehend all that?...did you say bring lots of smokes for my lungs?

haha...yea i think it's an elevation change of something like 8,000 ft.?
 
Its a doozy. And LOTS of people think they can jus do it.. like they are bad ass or something. Then when they get to the top, they are dying. hahaha


Jus be prepared ;)
 
planefixer said:
If possible, give yourself 2-3 days to get acclimated before you head up the mountain.Also, drink LOTS of water while here- high altitude + alpine desert climate = easily dehydrated.
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best advice! :thumbup:
 
Don't drink the fresh rocky mountain stream water - without a filter.

Watch out for rattle snakes.

Prepare to be bitch-slapped if you tell any John Denver jokes.

Don't get cozy with the ground-hogs - they have the plauge.
You think I'm joking? I'm not!

Drink lots and lots and lots of water.
Seriously over-hydrate yourself - but you might want to wait until you get off the plane. :D

Don't come to Denver - bunch of crazy leftist mobs expected in August.

The bears are afraid of white butts.
The deer and elk turn their backs to bears.
So if you see a bear, pull down your pants and moon the sucker.
report the results...

And finally - watch out for rabid jackalopes!

Good hike :thumbup:

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Did barr trail (the trail you are talking about last year). Live hear full time in the army, took me 8 hours on bad knee, took 4.5L of water and 1 quart gaderade, still got dehydrated. Dress in layers, good, warn in pair of boots, extra socks, rain gear (it happens every once in a while) high energy snacks, and cash for barr camp. Extra time to accimate is a must. In HS I did several over the summer from TX. Dehydraion, bad boots (blisters) and oxygen were the problems I had then. From what I remeber you want to be able to run 2 mi in say 16min, hike with a very heavy load, larger than you are going to carry. It is very hard to breath at 14000+ ft even for someone who lives here. Dont drink steam water, there is a risk of a nasty bug that I can't spell, you will hate life for a long time if you do.
 
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