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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

overcast clouds

Current Conditions

35°F

overcast clouds

Feels like 29°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 39°F
High 42°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 31%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
6 PM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 29°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 34% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
42°F
Feels: 37°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 28% 6.2 miles
Average 31°F
High 44°F
Low 24°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 35%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
12 AM
clear sky
44°F
Feels: 40°F 7 mph (Gusts: 15) 24% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
34°F
Feels: 24°F 14 mph (Gusts: 26) 42% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 23°F 11 mph (Gusts: 23) 44% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
26°F
Feels: 16°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 45% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 13°F 12 mph (Gusts: 23) 44% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
25°F
Feels: 13°F 13 mph (Gusts: 24) 36% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 21°F 15 mph (Gusts: 27) 25% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 27°F 14 mph (Gusts: 23) 21% 6.2 miles
Average 28°F
High 42°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 34%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
12 AM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 26°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 23% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
26°F
Feels: 18°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 35% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 13°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 38% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 14°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 41% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 10°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 45% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 15°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 38% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
33°F
Feels: 25°F 12 mph (Gusts: 22) 28% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
42°F
Feels: 34°F 15 mph (Gusts: 30) 20% 6.2 miles
Average 31°F
High 43°F
Low 21°F
Wind Up to 17 mph
Humidity 33%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
38°F
Feels: 28°F 17 mph (Gusts: 29) 24% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
30°F
Feels: 21°F 11 mph (Gusts: 21) 35% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 17°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 39% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 15°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 42% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 16°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 46% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 37% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 31°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
43°F
Feels: 37°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 15% 6.2 miles
Average 34°F
High 49°F
Low 23°F
Wind Up to 25 mph
Humidity 29%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
12 AM
clear sky
43°F
Feels: 37°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 16% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 27°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 30% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
28°F
Feels: 28°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 36% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 22°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 39% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 44% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 25°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 34% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
41°F
Feels: 36°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
49°F
Feels: 42°F 25 mph (Gusts: 38) 12% 6.2 miles
Average 31°F
High 44°F
Low 23°F
Wind Up to 20 mph
Humidity 32%
Sunrise 1:20 PM
Sunset 1:04 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
44°F
Feels: 36°F 20 mph (Gusts: 31) 15% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
36°F
Feels: 27°F 12 mph (Gusts: 25) 28% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
30°F
Feels: 23°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 35% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 16) 40% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
23°F
Feels: 14°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 41% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
28°F
Feels: 16°F 14 mph (Gusts: 31) 33% 6.2 miles

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