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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

43°F

clear sky

Feels like 37°F

Weather Alert

  • Strong winds expected
Average 54°F
High 66°F
Low 43°F
Wind Up to 33 mph
Humidity 47%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 PM
clear sky
43°F
Feels: 37°F 11 mph (Gusts: 23) 67% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
47°F
Feels: 40°F 22 mph (Gusts: 47) 58% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
58°F
Feels: 55°F 31 mph (Gusts: 50) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
66°F
Feels: 63°F 33 mph (Gusts: 52) 21% 6.2 miles
Average 57°F
High 70°F
Low 42°F
Wind Up to 32 mph
Humidity 31%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 AM
clear sky
70°F
Feels: 68°F 32 mph (Gusts: 50) 19% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 56°F 24 mph (Gusts: 44) 25% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
51°F
Feels: 48°F 20 mph (Gusts: 41) 32% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
44°F
Feels: 37°F 16 mph (Gusts: 33) 44% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
42°F
Feels: 36°F 9 mph (Gusts: 16) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 53°F 16 mph (Gusts: 38) 27% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
64°F
Feels: 61°F 23 mph (Gusts: 43) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
68°F
Feels: 65°F 30 mph (Gusts: 46) 21% 6.2 miles
Average 47°F
High 65°F
Low 31°F
Wind Up to 27 mph
Humidity 33%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
65°F
Feels: 62°F 27 mph (Gusts: 42) 20% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
50°F
Feels: 46°F 22 mph (Gusts: 40) 18% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 33°F 10 mph (Gusts: 19) 40% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 29°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 52% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 40°F 13 mph (Gusts: 28) 29% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 48°F 16 mph (Gusts: 24) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 53°F 17 mph (Gusts: 25) 18% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 64°F
Low 36°F
Wind Up to 22 mph
Humidity 28%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 AM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 52°F 19 mph (Gusts: 25) 20% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
41°F
Feels: 38°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 37% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 35°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 37% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 31°F 9 mph (Gusts: 10) 35% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 31°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 38% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 48°F 11 mph (Gusts: 24) 27% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
61°F
Feels: 57°F 17 mph (Gusts: 31) 18% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
64°F
Feels: 61°F 22 mph (Gusts: 37) 15% 6.2 miles
Average 47°F
High 62°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 26 mph
Humidity 26%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 AM
few clouds
58°F
Feels: 54°F 26 mph (Gusts: 35) 16% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
41°F
Feels: 36°F 9 mph (Gusts: 22) 21% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 32°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 34% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 29°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 38% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 28°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 38% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
51°F
Feels: 47°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 25% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
58°F
Feels: 55°F 10 mph (Gusts: 16) 18% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
62°F
Feels: 59°F 15 mph (Gusts: 19) 17% 6.2 miles
Average 45°F
High 60°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 27%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:37 AM
12 AM
clear sky
60°F
Feels: 57°F 16 mph (Gusts: 19) 15% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
42°F
Feels: 42°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 32% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 39°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 30% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 32% 6.2 miles

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