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
20°F
clear sky
Feels like 11°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
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20°F
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Up to 7 mph
Humidity
36%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
12:09 AM
9 PM
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7 mph
(Gusts: 19)
36%
6.2 miles
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15°F
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22°F
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9°F
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Up to 7 mph
Humidity
64%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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12:09 AM
12 AM
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16°F
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6 AM
15°F
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9 AM
11°F
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4 mph
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12 PM
9°F
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11°F
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18°F
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6°F
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Up to 7 mph
Humidity
65%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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12:09 AM
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8°F
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6°F
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15°F
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16°F
High
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11°F
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57%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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12:09 AM
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11°F
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12°F
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12°F
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6 PM
26°F
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29°F
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17°F
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27°F
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12°F
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Up to 5 mph
Humidity
51%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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12:09 AM
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19°F
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3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
60%
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3 AM
15°F
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6 AM
14°F
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3 mph
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13°F
Feels: 13°F
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12°F
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13°F
Feels: 13°F
2 mph
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6 PM
24°F
Feels: 19°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
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9 PM
27°F
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5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
35%
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Average
15°F
High
25°F
Low
11°F
Wind
Up to 3 mph
Humidity
54%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
12:09 AM
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11°F
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11°F
Feels: 11°F
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(Gusts: 4)
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3 PM
12°F
Feels: 12°F
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(Gusts: 4)
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6 PM
25°F
Feels: 21°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
35%
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