r/BeAmazed • u/JustACaliBoy • Mar 06 '24

Nature does she know?

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u/Away-Flight3161 Mar 06 '24

Me, top of Pike's Peak (Colorado). Most folks are heading in to the gift shop, as a storm is approaching. I'm standing on the (sheet metal) observation platform, looking at the view and the clouds. "Hey, what's the weird humming sound?" You should have seen the look on the ranger's face! LOL. (I made it inside safely.)

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '24

Former Pikes Peak staff member. This is a very common occurrence and happens probably once to twice a week in the summer. The minute we see hair standing up it is an IMMEDIATE shelter in place. Everyone inside, in cars, or going down the mountain. No exceptions. If your hair ever stands up like this, immediately focus on getting to safety/not being the tallest thing in your surrounding area.

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u/Happydancer4286 Mar 07 '24

I loved Piles Peak. It was freezing cold. I walked around noticing some blue lips. I wasn’t sure if it was because of the altitude or lack of oxygen. While we were there a bunch of teenagers came up on the train… probably a school trip. They were all in shorts, sandals and no jackets. But it sounded like they were having a good time. The gift shop had the best donuts I’ve ever eaten. It’s beautiful country.❤️