One of the frontier goals of early pioneers, whose motto often was “Pike's Peak or Bust.”
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I let them revel in that feeling for a minute before informing them that ‘America the Beautiful’ was actually inspired by Pikes Peak in Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
“When that system goes away, you realize how much more the bar was really providing,” said Justin Burn, an organizer with Pikes Peak Pride.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
In early 1860, Pony Express President William H. Russell and two business partners created the Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Co., following protests over the postmaster general’s cuts in mail service to California.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2022
It’ll be juxtaposed with its design inspiration: the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 that rally driver Walter Röhrl set a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record with in 1987.
From The Verge ● Aug. 9, 2022
Annabeth gazed at the summit of Pikes Peak in the distance.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
Dolincheck was among 30 seniors who climbed 14,000-foot Pike’s Peak in Colorado, an annual team bonding activity that set the tone for the season.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
He ran the Pike’s Peak Marathon in 2007, which meant climbing 7,000 feet in altitude over the first 13 miles.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2016
A new ad for the 2014 Range Rover Sport shows the rugged-yet-luxurious SUV scaling the snow-crusted Pike’s Peak, which is part of the National Forest system.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2013
About 3,000 residents remained forced out of their homes on Sunday afternoon, officials said, adding that among areas expected to reopen to the public were the Pike's Peak highway and Garden of the Gods park.
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2012
The first coach was painted red, the second green; and both were gilt striped and bore, in gilt letters, the announcement: "Leavenworth and Pike's Peak Express Company."
From The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)
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