Our First Fourteen

We made it to the top of Pike's Peak today! It is our first "Fourteen." (A Fourteen is a summit over 14,000 feet.) It was C-O-L-D! It was 30 degrees, with a 15 degree wind chill. The wind was 25mph, but I know the gusts had to be over 40mph. When we first got up there, it was snowing! Uphill! As I looked down over one side of the summit, the wind was blowing snow directly up at me! And remember -- it's July 31!
We got to the summit of Pike's Peak (left) via the Cog Railway (right). It was a long, steep ride up the mountain - with an average grade of 16 degrees, and a maximum of 26 degrees. But it was easier than trying to drive the switchback road to the summit.

Our time with the counselor this morning was very good, and one thing we talked about is "savoring the moment," and embracing the joy. So, I'm doing just that, as you can see in the photo below.