Pikes Peak Fishing or Skiing?

in #fishing2 years ago

Pikes Peak Highway leads to the top of the famous peak at just about 14,000 feet high. Last weekend the Highway, which is about 7 min from my house opend for the 2023 season. When we arrived at 830am for the 900am opening, we were already 40 cars deep in line. Many took the idle time in line to rig up fly rods, spinning reels or just take the dog for a walk. Several people had on full ski gear and were headed up to the top to backcountry ski down the west slope of the mountain.

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On Pikes Peak you will find the North Pole and Santas Workshop. This historic spot is open almost year round and draws visitors from around the world.

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The views up here are amazing.

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The road is pavement all the way to the top except for the last mile or so which is tight switchback dirt turns to the summit house.

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We only went up about half way to where 3 large Resivores are located. The upper body of water is fly fishing or artificial lure only.

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Today I was with my friend Tony and our 12 yr old fishing buddy Miss Ellie. Ellie is a FANTASTIC fisherman who does it all. She needs no help and she has caught many fish in her short life so far. On this day the score was Ellie-4 Broncnutz-2 and Tony-0. She put on a clinic for all to see.

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The wind was brutal and blew about 30mph all day so we only stayed a few hours. Miss Ellie got a little chilly and her mountain gear was not exactly on point today. Fisherman were everywhere, lots of hungry fish were being landed for those who had prime fishing spots.

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Seems like a mini picnic on going there, Ms. Ellie is quite experience with fishing and had scored the top.

In this way it is much more fun when one goes with friends the way we see you doing a lot. When a person catches fish and cooks and eats them at night and their test is very fun and a person has a lot of fun by chatting with friends. I really enjoy your trip. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome view!!

Miss Ellie is so young and talented in fishing!

While I practice the both sports of skiing and fishing, I think I would prefer fishing as it is more relaxing and lazy at this point. The silence of waiting for a catch simply clears your mind.

On Pikes Peak you will find the North Pole and Santas Workshop. This historic spot is open almost year round and draws visitors from around the world.

Ohh my gosh for real? Santa’s workshop? I’d really want to see it😃

Such visions in life are seen by lucky people. This is the view of heaven

Is the RAM yours?

Yeah, I use to do some freshwater bass fishing back in the day... haven't fished for ages though.

Im not into fishing but do hate when Im next to a water and its chilly based on your cloth and wind was going that fast because of the waves on the lake, sometimes water start spraying out taken by the wind, must be nice on a more warm calm day, lots of pure air with all those trees surrounding 😎

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Nice pictures and it does look like good weather for fishing. That rock in the last picture looked like a bear lol.

Lovely historic spot, people must be enjoyed while visiting there, look like you have enjoyed a lot there. Beautifully captured the secnery looks adorable.

Awesome Shots

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Weather is also looking beautiful. Pretty scenery. Hope you have enjoyed alot.

Your journey is long. Several cars are seen hitting one at the same time. You just have to reach on time.This place looks very beautiful and lovely. In which he continued to enjoy fishing. The day is becoming very beautiful. Thanks for sir. 🧳 🐠

This is a very cool adventure the natural environment really caught my attentions i hope you enjoy the fishing 🎣 and the blue 🔵 sky was so cool and beautiful do have a wonderful day friend @broncnutz

Love the views. They are beautiful 😍

I am sorry about your Ellie not able to do a bit of fishing today because of the weather.

I love the fact that Pikes Peak has historical spots that draws people in. It would be amazing to see these spots up close.

Thank you for sharing.

The north Pole really look like a good place to visit.

Those photos are really nice and I love every view of the water and mountain.

You go Miss Ellie…😎
That’s one hell of a sight though…

I see why it draws the attention of so many visitors, the natural beauty is incredible. Grateful that you can share those photographs with all of us

Hello dear friend @broncnutz good day
I love this place, especially because you can access almost to the chasm by vehicle, since it is paved
I am a fan of fishing, congratulations to Ellie for being a young and skillful fisherman
Beautiful photos, I really enjoyed looking at them.
Enjoy this beauty a lot

wow, what a beautiful place to spend some time with your friends and family, I'm pretty sure everyone who is reading this post would want to visit this place sometime in their life. I also want to travel it if I get a chance.

Awwww,these are beautiful shots... Lovely nature view. I am so sorry about Ellie for her inability to get some fish, hopefully you guys have a better weather in her next visit

The truth is that the view of those mountains is incredible, and you can also do many activities. It seems a fairly quiet place and ideal to spend very pleasant moments

  • It seems as if you are in the clouds or the clouds are ahead of the ground

Are those granite rocks? I really wonder how such big tress get water in between the rocks and how they survive.

You live the dream life for an outdoorsman.

Excellent posting

Posted as per my thought nice post

Great working on all posting

Beautiful moment nice picture

Stunning photos love you

What a beautiful view of these scenes of nature

  • Such views give peace to the heart. You presented a very beautiful view

I'm blown away by the creativity and attention to detail in this photo. It's truly a work of art😍👌

Beautiful nature also the cloud looking like someone made a drawing about this.

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Excellent views I love this environment

I like the simple and calm narration. Good overall production! ❤

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These are just amazing views 🥰. Maybe someday i get to see hopefully😊