climbing the manitou incline: worth the hype or just torture?
I finally convinced myself to try the Manitou Incline in Colorado after hearing so many people rave about it. You know, that infamous staircase up the mountain with over 2,700 steps? Well, let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. I thought I was in decent shape, but halfway up, my legs were shaking and I started wondering if this was a fun hike or some kind of elaborate prank. The view is supposed to be amazing, but honestly, all I could see was my own sweat dripping down.
We started early in the morning, thinking it would be cooler, but by the time we reached the halfway point, the sun was already beating down on us. I kept thinking about all those photos online where people look so happy at the top—were they just faking it for the camera? Or am I missing some secret trick to make this climb less brutal?
I’m curious, has anyone else tried the Incline? Did you actually enjoy it, or did you just suffer through for the bragging rights? I’m starting to think those "it’s worth it for the view" folks are just trying to lure more people into their misery. If you’ve done it, what was your honest experience? And is there a better way to tackle it, or is it just always this tough?
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