We had a great guide, Joe. Kudos to his driving because going up to Pike's Peak was scary! Joe was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He kept us hydrated throughout the day.
Pike's Peak is much, much colder than at the base of the mountain. Bring a jacket. They warned me, but I didn't. My lips turned blue. While it was 90 at the base, it was 51 at the top.
We didn't have a lot of time in Manatou - where we stopped for lunch, but that's not Joe's fault. It's a quaint town and we would have liked to spend some time there.