We drove most of the way around Pikes Peak (saw a herd of elk, prairie dogs, a hawk), climbed a narrow winding road on the side of a
mountain, and ended up in the town at 9,500 feet or so.
We were surprised at all the busloads of people being driven up that mountain to go gamble! It was really windy, so it was a good thing that the casinos we visited were connected all down the side of the street we were on.