Kit Carson Peak
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About Kit Carson Peak
Kit Carson Peak stands at 14,167 feet (4,318 m) as one of the more challenging peaks in the Sangre de Cristos. Multiple routes exist, all requiring Class 3 or Class 4 scrambling. Often combined with neighboring Challenger Point, the peak offers serious mountaineers an excellent alpine adventure.
History
Named after the famous frontier scout Kit Carson, the peak requires technical skills and route-finding ability. It remains one of the more serious undertakings among Colorado's 14ers.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
8°F
light snow
Feels like -5°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
9°F
High
15°F
Low
0°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
78%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
3 AM
8°F
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10 mph
(Gusts: 16)
82%
3.3 miles
6 AM
7°F
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12 mph
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89%
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9 AM
0°F
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12 PM
8°F
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3 PM
8°F
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2 mph
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6 PM
14°F
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58%
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9 PM
15°F
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7 mph
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43%
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Average
7°F
High
18°F
Low
3°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
64%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
12 AM
5°F
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5 mph
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68%
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3 AM
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6 AM
5°F
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7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
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9 AM
5°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
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12 PM
3°F
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9 mph
(Gusts: 11)
76%
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3 PM
5°F
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6 PM
15°F
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9 mph
(Gusts: 11)
52%
6.2 miles
9 PM
18°F
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7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
52%
6.2 miles
Average
9°F
High
12°F
Low
4°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
81%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
12 AM
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5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
72%
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3 AM
12°F
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9 AM
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3 mph
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3 PM
7°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
88%
4.8 miles
6 PM
11°F
Feels: 2°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
85%
9 PM
11°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
90%
0.1 miles
Average
4°F
High
12°F
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-4°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
92%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
12 AM
8°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
94%
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3 AM
6°F
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6 mph
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94%
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6 AM
4°F
Feels: -5°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
94%
0.1 miles
9 AM
-3°F
Feels: -3°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
97%
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12 PM
-4°F
Feels: -4°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
98%
4.8 miles
3 PM
1°F
Feels: -7°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
98%
1.2 miles
6 PM
10°F
Feels: -1°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
85%
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9 PM
12°F
Feels: 1°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
77%
6.2 miles
Average
2°F
High
11°F
Low
-2°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
86%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
12 AM
-1°F
Feels: -9°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
93%
6.2 miles
3 AM
-2°F
Feels: -12°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
86%
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6 AM
0°F
Feels: -11°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
85%
6.2 miles
9 AM
0°F
Feels: -11°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
96%
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12 PM
-2°F
Feels: -14°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
96%
1.7 miles
3 PM
-1°F
Feels: -13°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
90%
5.7 miles
6 PM
8°F
Feels: -4°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 9)
70%
6.2 miles
9 PM
11°F
Feels: -1°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 8)
73%
6.2 miles
Average
2°F
High
2°F
Low
2°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
86%
Sunrise
1:59 PM
Sunset
11:43 PM
12 AM
2°F
Feels: -9°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 8)
86%
6.2 miles
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