Climb to the Clouds

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
06/28/2014 at 08:00 • Filed to: None

Due to a weak response yesterday, I'll ask again today. Who's there? Who's going? I'll be making my trip up this afternoon. I didn't realize it, but it sounds like you have to buy tickets to watch. I thought you would just be able to walk around and check it out. Anyone know if you can just hike up and pick a place? Any advice at all would be helpful.

DISCUSSION (17)

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 08:07

I think you can just hike (drive) in and just pick a spot. After you've bought your ticket that is.

P. S. It's worth driving all the way to the top just to give yourself an idea of why pikes peak is so amazing. The drive is so steep and so long that you'll never think of it the same again.

E92M3 > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 09:47

I have no idea. Please let us know. I imagine you have to get dropped off, or walk up early, as there's only a handfull of places to park.

multiple wheels for each day of the week > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 10:22

I'm heading up today ... you can hike up the backside for free tickets are $40 and we are getting in line tonight . The race starts tomorrow at 7:30 am they are severely limiting where you can watch this year I assume due to the asshats that jogged in front of Seb Loeb last year and Paul D. taking out sections of fence 2 years ago . Its worth the $40 to get in to watch . we will be at Cove creek for the 3rd year in a row I think its the best of High altitude and watching.

OPPOsaurus WRX > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 10:50

getting in line to drive up? Is this like best buy on black Friday?

multiple wheels for each day of the week > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 10:53

yes with more Beer and cool Cars and driving up the Hill for PPIHC at 3:30 am

Vi517, JDX Racing > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 12:19

I'll be there. I'l probably watch from Glen Cove. Look for a C30 Polestar! :)

Vi517, JDX Racing > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 12:20

When is a good time to get there? Areas start to close at 6:30, but should I get there as early as 3:30?

multiple wheels for each day of the week > Vi517, JDX Racing
06/28/2014 at 12:38

well usually we are in Line to get in at 6 pm tonight

OPPOsaurus WRX > Vi517, JDX Racing
06/28/2014 at 12:44

Awesome. I'll have my wrx hatchback

Vi517, JDX Racing > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 12:48

oh god really? I live 3 hours away so I was hoping to leave around 1 or 2 am.

multiple wheels for each day of the week > Vi517, JDX Racing
06/28/2014 at 12:55

They close the upper sections first . Devils Playground about 4-5 am or basically when it fills . then Cove creek . Remember they have camping permits also so some people are already there . so depending oh how many tickets sold they are only allowing 1300 cars on the mountain this year.

Vi517, JDX Racing > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 13:14

Wow. Ok I think we'll get in line around 1 or 2. I was looking on Google street view and Cove Creek looks like a better viewing spot and less people like you said. I'll see you there. ;)

multiple wheels for each day of the week > Vi517, JDX Racing
06/28/2014 at 13:25

sounds good ... Ill have a red RACE KERN shirt on tonight and be near the Fost Race red

Vi517, JDX Racing > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 14:03

Actually I think we'll get down there at 8 pm. It would suck not to get on the mountain.

Dusty Ventures > multiple wheels for each day of the week
06/28/2014 at 22:19

Opposauruswrx is talking about Mt Washington, not Pike's Peak...

Dusty Ventures > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/28/2014 at 22:25

Seems like everyone thinks you're talking about Pike's. You can drive to the top and hike down, but you need to be there early to do so: road opens at 6 am, closes at 8. The Cog Rail may be bringing people to the top as well, but I can't guarantee it. I think the shuttle tickets are sold out, but can't say for sure about that either. Worst case there's a spectator point about three turns up from the base paddock that you can hike to.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dusty Ventures
06/28/2014 at 22:57

were planning on hiking up and down. I wasn't sure if we'd still need a ticket.