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
27°F
clear sky
Feels like 20°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
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Up to 7 mph
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28%
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2:16 PM
Sunset
12:06 AM
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25°F
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12°F
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Up to 10 mph
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42%
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12:06 AM
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13°F
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20°F
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8°F
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Up to 12 mph
Humidity
39%
Sunrise
2:16 PM
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12:06 AM
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12°F
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9°F
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Up to 7 mph
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44%
Sunrise
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12°F
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11°F
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11°F
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17°F
High
24°F
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12°F
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Up to 7 mph
Humidity
43%
Sunrise
2:16 PM
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12:06 AM
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18°F
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5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
43%
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16°F
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4 mph
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6 AM
16°F
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14°F
Feels: 7°F
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(Gusts: 3)
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12°F
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6 PM
22°F
Feels: 15°F
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(Gusts: 7)
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9 PM
24°F
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7 mph
(Gusts: 10)
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Average
15°F
High
21°F
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12°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
49%
Sunrise
2:16 PM
Sunset
12:06 AM
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13°F
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3 PM
12°F
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6 PM
21°F
Feels: 12°F
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(Gusts: 9)
34%
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