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Little Bear Peak

#44
14041 ft (4280 m) Sangre de Cristo Range
Little Bear Peak

About Little Bear Peak

Little Bear Peak rises to 14,041 feet (4,280 m) as one of the most challenging 14ers. The standard route requires difficult Class 4 climbing on the infamous 'Hourglass' couloir. This technical peak attracts experienced climbers comfortable with steep, exposed terrain and is considered one of the most difficult 14ers to summit.

History

Part of the Blanca massif, Little Bear has a reputation as one of the hardest 14ers. The Hourglass section has been the site of numerous accidents and requires solid technical climbing skills and good conditions.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

54°F

clear sky

Feels like 51°F

Weather Alert

  • Strong winds expected
Average 58°F
High 63°F
Low 54°F
Wind Up to 32 mph
Humidity 36%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
3 PM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 51°F 16 mph (Gusts: 31) 46% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
57°F
Feels: 55°F 30 mph (Gusts: 41) 38% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
63°F
Feels: 60°F 32 mph (Gusts: 41) 25% 6.2 miles
Average 56°F
High 69°F
Low 43°F
Wind Up to 32 mph
Humidity 24%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
59°F
Feels: 56°F 32 mph (Gusts: 43) 15% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 55°F 18 mph (Gusts: 35) 21% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 50°F 10 mph (Gusts: 25) 28% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 40°F 17 mph (Gusts: 30) 35% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
43°F
Feels: 36°F 13 mph (Gusts: 25) 41% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 53°F 20 mph (Gusts: 33) 21% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
66°F
Feels: 62°F 27 mph (Gusts: 40) 15% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
69°F
Feels: 66°F 32 mph (Gusts: 43) 16% 6.2 miles
Average 52°F
High 63°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 30 mph
Humidity 21%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
12 AM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 60°F 30 mph (Gusts: 45) 18% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 55°F 17 mph (Gusts: 33) 27% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
53°F
Feels: 50°F 17 mph (Gusts: 35) 32% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 32°F 9 mph (Gusts: 19) 29% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 27°F 12 mph (Gusts: 25) 27% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
48°F
Feels: 42°F 17 mph (Gusts: 30) 17% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 55°F 20 mph (Gusts: 32) 10% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 59°F 25 mph (Gusts: 34) 8% 6.2 miles
Average 50°F
High 66°F
Low 37°F
Wind Up to 24 mph
Humidity 21%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
12 AM
clear sky
60°F
Feels: 56°F 23 mph (Gusts: 30) 10% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 42°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 20% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 36°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 27% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 33°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 29% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 32°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 31% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
52°F
Feels: 48°F 12 mph (Gusts: 27) 22% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
62°F
Feels: 59°F 22 mph (Gusts: 30) 18% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
66°F
Feels: 63°F 24 mph (Gusts: 33) 12% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 65°F
Low 31°F
Wind Up to 23 mph
Humidity 15%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
63°F
Feels: 59°F 23 mph (Gusts: 31) 10% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
47°F
Feels: 42°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 15% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 34°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 21% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 33°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 23% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 31°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 23% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
48°F
Feels: 44°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 13% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
61°F
Feels: 57°F 17 mph (Gusts: 24) 7% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
65°F
Feels: 61°F 22 mph (Gusts: 27) 6% 6.2 miles
Average 43°F
High 62°F
Low 33°F
Wind Up to 20 mph
Humidity 17%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:27 AM
12 AM
clear sky
62°F
Feels: 59°F 20 mph (Gusts: 24) 7% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
44°F
Feels: 40°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 16% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 39°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 17% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 33°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 21% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 33°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 25% 6.2 miles

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