Capitol Peak
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About Capitol Peak
Capitol Peak towers at 14,138 feet (4,309 m) as one of the most challenging and dangerous 14ers. The infamous 'Knife Edge' ridge requires careful scrambling with severe exposure on both sides. Reserved for experienced mountaineers with solid Class 4 skills, Capitol is considered by many to be the most difficult standard route among all 14ers.
History
Named for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol dome, the peak has a reputation as one of the most technical and committing 14ers. The Knife Edge section has been the site of numerous accidents and rescues, earning the peak a fearsome reputation.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
18°F
broken clouds
Feels like 10°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Precipitation in the forecast
Average
29°F
High
41°F
Low
18°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
60%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
3 PM
18°F
Feels: 10°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 11)
71%
6.2 miles
6 PM
29°F
Feels: 22°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 27)
58%
6.2 miles
9 PM
41°F
Feels: 34°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 31)
51%
6.2 miles
Average
26°F
High
39°F
Low
19°F
Wind
Up to 14 mph
Humidity
77%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
39°F
Feels: 31°F
14 mph
(Gusts: 31)
55%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
27°F
Feels: 18°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 15)
73%
6.2 miles
6 AM
25°F
Feels: 17°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
83%
6.2 miles
9 AM
23°F
Feels: 18°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
96%
12 PM
19°F
Feels: 13°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
85%
3 PM
22°F
Feels: 17°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
76%
6.2 miles
6 PM
25°F
Feels: 19°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
73%
0.5 miles
9 PM
26°F
Feels: 21°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
75%
0.2 miles
Average
23°F
High
33°F
Low
16°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
77%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
12 AM
24°F
Feels: 24°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
85%
3 AM
20°F
Feels: 20°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
90%
4.2 miles
6 AM
19°F
Feels: 19°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
88%
6.2 miles
9 AM
17°F
Feels: 17°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
91%
6.2 miles
12 PM
16°F
Feels: 16°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
88%
6.2 miles
3 PM
21°F
Feels: 21°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
74%
6.2 miles
6 PM
30°F
Feels: 30°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
54%
6.2 miles
9 PM
33°F
Feels: 28°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
43%
6.2 miles
Average
26°F
High
33°F
Low
22°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
56%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
12 AM
30°F
Feels: 26°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
51%
6.2 miles
3 AM
23°F
Feels: 15°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
60%
6.2 miles
6 AM
22°F
Feels: 15°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
63%
6.2 miles
9 AM
22°F
Feels: 15°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
66%
6.2 miles
12 PM
22°F
Feels: 14°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
65%
6.2 miles
3 PM
24°F
Feels: 18°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
64%
6.2 miles
6 PM
32°F
Feels: 27°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 13)
41%
6.2 miles
9 PM
33°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 11)
37%
6.2 miles
Average
21°F
High
29°F
Low
17°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
72%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
12 AM
29°F
Feels: 23°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
54%
6.2 miles
3 AM
23°F
Feels: 23°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
70%
6.2 miles
6 AM
22°F
Feels: 16°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
65%
6.2 miles
9 AM
21°F
Feels: 14°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 10)
62%
6.2 miles
12 PM
18°F
Feels: 13°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
83%
5.7 miles
3 PM
17°F
Feels: 10°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
90%
6 PM
17°F
Feels: 10°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
84%
0.2 miles
9 PM
21°F
Feels: 14°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
65%
5.9 miles
Average
12°F
High
17°F
Low
10°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
95%
Sunrise
1:39 PM
Sunset
1:01 AM
12 AM
17°F
Feels: 8°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 8)
94%
3 AM
12°F
Feels: 12°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
95%
5.7 miles
6 AM
11°F
Feels: 11°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
96%
2.9 miles
9 AM
11°F
Feels: 11°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
94%
12 PM
10°F
Feels: 2°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
96%
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