Pikes Peak area tourism rebounds strongly from COVID-19 pandemic COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A strong fall season for visitors has significantly improved the outlook of the 2020 tourism season in the Pikes Peak region. America's Mountain set a record during September, October and November with a 25% increase in attendance -- more than 153,000 people -- the largest three-month period in its history. The surge in visitors means that Pikes Peak officials now expect an overall decline of 15% rather than a projected 50% because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mild weather and the relaxing of pandemic health restrictions are two reasons cited for the turnaround.