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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

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Current Conditions

53°F

broken clouds

Feels like 50°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 53°F
High 53°F
Low 53°F
Wind Up to 18 mph
Humidity 30%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
9 PM
broken clouds
53°F
Feels: 50°F 18 mph (Gusts: 21) 30% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 53°F
Low 28°F
Wind Up to 23 mph
Humidity 28%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
53°F
Feels: 49°F 23 mph (Gusts: 25) 23% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
48°F
Feels: 43°F 11 mph (Gusts: 31) 25% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
38°F
Feels: 31°F 11 mph (Gusts: 20) 28% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 24°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 37% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 22°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 46% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 31°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 31% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 41°F 7 mph (Gusts: 15) 20% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
51°F
Feels: 47°F 14 mph (Gusts: 21) 17% 6.2 miles
Average 42°F
High 58°F
Low 29°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 36%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
49°F
Feels: 45°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 24% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
39°F
Feels: 34°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 38% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
35°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 50% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 31°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 51% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
29°F
Feels: 29°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
42°F
Feels: 39°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 31% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
51°F
Feels: 47°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 20% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
58°F
Feels: 55°F 8 mph (Gusts: 20) 14% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 63°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 19 mph
Humidity 26%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
57°F
Feels: 53°F 17 mph (Gusts: 19) 13% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
44°F
Feels: 41°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 30% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
40°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 35% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 34°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 37% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 30°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 40% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
50°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 25% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 55°F 10 mph (Gusts: 17) 15% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
63°F
Feels: 60°F 19 mph (Gusts: 22) 11% 6.2 miles
Average 49°F
High 60°F
Low 39°F
Wind Up to 18 mph
Humidity 26%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 56°F 18 mph (Gusts: 21) 12% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
48°F
Feels: 46°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 20% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 21% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
39°F
Feels: 34°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 32% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
39°F
Feels: 36°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 36% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
51°F
Feels: 47°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 29% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
59°F
Feels: 55°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
52°F
Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 37% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 42°F
High 52°F
Low 36°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:43 AM
Sunset 2:15 AM
0.06 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
45°F
Feels: 40°F 9 mph (Gusts: 12) 59% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
3 AM
overcast clouds
41°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 66% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
38°F
Feels: 38°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 71% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
36°F
Feels: 34°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 75% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
36°F
Feels: 36°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 76% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 41°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
52°F
Feels: 49°F 7 mph (Gusts: 7) 40% 6.2 miles

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