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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

clear sky

Current Conditions

33°F

clear sky

Feels like 27°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 33°F
High 33°F
Low 33°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 22%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
9 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 27°F 6 mph (Gusts: 14) 22% 6.2 miles
Average 34°F
High 37°F
Low 29°F
Wind Up to 14 mph
Humidity 53%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 34°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 32% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 47% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 30°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 61% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 29°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 66% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
29°F
Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 64% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
35°F
Feels: 29°F 8 mph (Gusts: 23) 46% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
37°F
Feels: 28°F 14 mph (Gusts: 24) 46% 6.2 miles
Average 27°F
High 35°F
Low 21°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 60%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
35°F
Feels: 25°F 14 mph (Gusts: 26) 56% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
31°F
Feels: 19°F 16 mph (Gusts: 31) 58% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 17°F 11 mph (Gusts: 26) 66% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
25°F
Feels: 16°F 9 mph (Gusts: 28) 73% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 11°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 71% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
21°F
Feels: 13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 63% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
27°F
Feels: 20°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 50% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 24°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 42% 6.2 miles
Average 28°F
High 37°F
Low 23°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 54%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 47% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
26°F
Feels: 20°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 66% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
25°F
Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 63% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
24°F
Feels: 20°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 61% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
23°F
Feels: 18°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 60% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
27°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 50% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 26°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 43% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
37°F
Feels: 30°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 42% 6.2 miles
Average 31°F
High 39°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 52%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
35°F
Feels: 28°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 50% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
29°F
Feels: 23°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 60% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 23°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 57% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 59% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
27°F
Feels: 21°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 60% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 54% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 31°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 38% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 34°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 34°F
High 42°F
Low 31°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 43%
Sunrise 1:28 PM
Sunset 1:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 33°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 45% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
31°F
Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 53% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
31°F
Feels: 27°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 48% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
31°F
Feels: 27°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 48% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
31°F
Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 41% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 31°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 37% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
42°F
Feels: 37°F 8 mph (Gusts: 23) 28% 6.2 miles

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