If you ever looked at the fresh snow on Pikes Peak and wanted to ski down its slopes, you're not alone. While in the past ...

And Pikes Peak hasn't gone without seeing its fair share ... unstable road conditions, enormous altitude, and unpredictable environment. Tommy Boileau: For me, I think the most difficult part ...

The race against the clock pits drivers against a 12.42-mile stretch of road leading up to the Pikes Peak summit, with 156 corners, 4,720 feet of elevation gain, and almost no guard rails.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.

Unlike regular trains, a cog railway uses a special gear system to climb steep slopes, making it possible to reach the summit ...

Apparently the car's setup is such that, even at high-altitude, it can produce more downforce than the 2,500-pound weight of the car. The first on-course testing of the I.D. R Pikes Peak will be ...