Tag: manitou
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Hikes on Manitou Incline to be interrupted for local races
Hikers and outdoor goers will have to pause activity on the Manitou Incline during the upcoming weeks while the trail is shut down for two local trail races, a city news release announced. The Manitou Incline will be closed Sunday, July 18 during the Barr Trail Mountain Race and Aug. 21 and 22 during the Pikes…
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SCENES FROM | Reopening of Pikes Peak Cog Railway
After $100 million makeover, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway has reopened to public. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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LIFE | A piano on the sidewalk brings joy to Manitou Springs
A piano on the sidewalk in Manitou Springs brings confusion, smiles and healing every day. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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LIFE | Man hikes Manitou Incline in dinosaur costume
Buena Vista native Tayte Pollmann hiked the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, Colo. in a blowup Tyrannosaurus rex costume.
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LIFE | Downhilling the Manitou Incline
Bob Stuka, aka Crazy Bob, claims to hold the record for the fastest downhill of the Manitou Incline, with a time of 7 minutes, 35 seconds. He, like others, laps the Incline every morning, often anywhere between two to four times. (Video courtesy Bob Stuka.)
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SCENES FROM | Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss
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Scenes from the 25th annual Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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NEWS | Final refurbished train cars placed on Cog Railway
The final three refurbished train cars were placed onto the upgraded tracks at Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs on Tuesday afternoon. The project includes new track from the depot to the top of Pikes Peak, new train cars, and a refurbished depot house. The railway, which is one of only two…
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VIDEO | Creating Community in Manitou
Since it was erected in 1880, the Manitou Community Church has acted as a hub for the community and a safe space for Manitou locals. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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VIDEO | Rainbow Falls in Manitou Springs
Rainbow Falls is the perfect summer refresher. Located on the west end of Manitou Springs, it’s an easy hike for all ages to a hidden 50-foot waterfall, surrounded by canyon walls and graffiti. (Video by Chhun Sun and Skyler Ballard)
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VIDEO | 5 Colorado Springs-area attractions
It’s summer time, and the Colorado Springs area is a known destination for many visitors. Here are a few attractions to check out. (Video by Chhun Sun and Katie Klann)