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Little Bear Peak

#44
14041 ft (4280 m) Sangre de Cristo Range
Little Bear Peak

About Little Bear Peak

Little Bear Peak rises to 14,041 feet (4,280 m) as one of the most challenging 14ers. The standard route requires difficult Class 4 climbing on the infamous 'Hourglass' couloir. This technical peak attracts experienced climbers comfortable with steep, exposed terrain and is considered one of the most difficult 14ers to summit.

History

Part of the Blanca massif, Little Bear has a reputation as one of the hardest 14ers. The Hourglass section has been the site of numerous accidents and requires solid technical climbing skills and good conditions.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

35°F

clear sky

Feels like 28°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 35°F
High 35°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 30%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
9 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 28°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 30% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 30°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 40%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
12 AM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 23°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 40% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
19°F
Feels: 11°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 48% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 3°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 44% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 4°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 45% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 2°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 52% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 11°F 16 mph (Gusts: 24) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
25°F
Feels: 12°F 16 mph (Gusts: 31) 21% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 22°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 35%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 6°F 10 mph (Gusts: 19) 33% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 5°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 33% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
12°F
Feels: 12°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 34% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 2°F 15 mph (Gusts: 35) 36% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
12°F
Feels: -1°F 16 mph (Gusts: 29) 44% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
10°F
Feels: -2°F 11 mph (Gusts: 21) 48% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
18°F
Feels: 6°F 12 mph (Gusts: 16) 29% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 10°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 26% 6.2 miles
Average 16°F
High 29°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 42%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
12 AM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 5°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 42% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 7°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 46% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 48% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 48% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
10°F
Feels: 10°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 51% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 48% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
23°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 31% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
29°F
Feels: 23°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 25% 6.2 miles
Average 17°F
High 27°F
Low 12°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 45%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
12 AM
few clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 39% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
17°F
Feels: 17°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 43% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 50% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 13°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 56% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 12°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
13°F
Feels: 13°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 52% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 16°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 34% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
27°F
Feels: 19°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 28% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 22°F
Low 10°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 51%
Sunrise 2:15 PM
Sunset 12:06 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 41% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
15°F
Feels: 8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 48% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 14°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 50% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 13°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
10°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 11°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 63% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 38% 6.2 miles

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