Capitol Peak
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About Capitol Peak
Capitol Peak towers at 14,138 feet (4,309 m) as one of the most challenging and dangerous 14ers. The infamous 'Knife Edge' ridge requires careful scrambling with severe exposure on both sides. Reserved for experienced mountaineers with solid Class 4 skills, Capitol is considered by many to be the most difficult standard route among all 14ers.
History
Named for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol dome, the peak has a reputation as one of the most technical and committing 14ers. The Knife Edge section has been the site of numerous accidents and rescues, earning the peak a fearsome reputation.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
36°F
clear sky
Feels like 32°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
32°F
High
36°F
Low
27°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
52%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
1:08 AM
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33%
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3 AM
32°F
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6 AM
32°F
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9 AM
30°F
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12 PM
27°F
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3 PM
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9 PM
35°F
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24°F
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32°F
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17°F
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Up to 11 mph
Humidity
60%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
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1:08 AM
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9 mph
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52%
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27°F
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11 mph
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6 AM
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Average
25°F
High
34°F
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19°F
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Up to 8 mph
Humidity
54%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
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1:08 AM
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3 AM
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19°F
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24°F
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4 mph
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6 PM
31°F
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7 mph
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34°F
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8 mph
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28°F
High
37°F
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22°F
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Up to 6 mph
Humidity
50%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
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1:08 AM
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6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
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3 AM
25°F
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3 mph
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6 AM
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4 mph
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23°F
Feels: 18°F
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(Gusts: 4)
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22°F
Feels: 18°F
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(Gusts: 4)
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3 PM
27°F
Feels: 23°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
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6 PM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
6 mph
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37°F
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5 mph
(Gusts: 10)
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Average
32°F
High
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26°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
42%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
1:08 AM
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Feels: 31°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
44%
6.2 miles
3 AM
27°F
Feels: 22°F
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26°F
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(Gusts: 6)
44%
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3 PM
32°F
Feels: 28°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
39%
6.2 miles
6 PM
39°F
Feels: 34°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 18)
28%
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9 PM
42°F
Feels: 35°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 31)
28%
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