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Pyramid Peak

#46
14029 ft (4276 m) Elk Mountains
Pyramid Peak

About Pyramid Peak

Pyramid Peak towers at 14,029 feet (4,276 m) as one of the more dangerous 14ers. The peak features extremely loose, rotten rock on all routes and requires careful route-finding and solid scrambling skills. Together with the Maroon Bells, it forms part of the 'Deadly Bells' due to numerous accidents from rockfall and loose terrain.

History

True to its name, the peak's pyramid shape is distinctive from many angles. Despite its beauty, the peak has a dark reputation due to the poor rock quality and resulting accidents. Many experienced climbers consider it one of the most dangerous standard 14er routes.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

9°F

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Feels like 3°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 22°F
High 33°F
Low 9°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
3 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: 3°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 80% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
16°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 80% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 21°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 90% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
32°F
Feels: 26°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 27°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 96% 6.2 miles
Average 25°F
High 34°F
Low 22°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 84%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 90% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 84% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 22°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 72% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
23°F
Feels: 23°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 67% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 30°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 90% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
34°F
Feels: 29°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 90% 6.2 miles
Average 24°F
High 35°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 68%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
22°F
Feels: 22°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 83% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 21°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 61% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 57% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 22°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 53% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
34°F
Feels: 31°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 84% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
35°F
Feels: 31°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 84% 6.2 miles
Average 23°F
High 34°F
Low 18°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
scattered clouds
21°F
Feels: 21°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 73% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 53% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 47% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 52% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
18°F
Feels: 18°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 50% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 33°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 65% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 32°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 78% 6.2 miles
Average 25°F
High 35°F
Low 21°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 52%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 21°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 68% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
21°F
Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 43% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
22°F
Feels: 17°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 36% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
22°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 35% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
22°F
Feels: 18°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 30% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 19°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 31% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
35°F
Feels: 35°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 84% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 35°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 85% 6.2 miles
Average 25°F
High 25°F
Low 25°F
Wind Up to 1 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 11:45 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 25°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles

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