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Pyramid Peak

#46
14029 ft (4276 m) Elk Mountains
Pyramid Peak

About Pyramid Peak

Pyramid Peak towers at 14,029 feet (4,276 m) as one of the more dangerous 14ers. The peak features extremely loose, rotten rock on all routes and requires careful route-finding and solid scrambling skills. Together with the Maroon Bells, it forms part of the 'Deadly Bells' due to numerous accidents from rockfall and loose terrain.

History

True to its name, the peak's pyramid shape is distinctive from many angles. Despite its beauty, the peak has a dark reputation due to the poor rock quality and resulting accidents. Many experienced climbers consider it one of the most dangerous standard 14er routes.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

22°F

clear sky

Feels like 11°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 22°F
High 22°F
Low 22°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 41%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
9 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 11°F 9 mph (Gusts: 22) 41% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 24°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 68%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 19°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 62% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
20°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
17°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 76% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
16°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 76% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 7°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
11°F
Feels: 3°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 12°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 52% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
23°F
Feels: 13°F 8 mph (Gusts: 22) 45% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 20°F
Low 6°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 77%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 71% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
10°F
Feels: 2°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
10°F
Feels: 1°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 79% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
9°F
Feels: -2°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 83% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
6°F
Feels: -5°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
7°F
Feels: -5°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 94% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
16°F
Feels: 4°F 10 mph (Gusts: 14) 65% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
20°F
Feels: 10°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 61% 6.2 miles
Average 17°F
High 30°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 76% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 4°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 74% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 13°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 67% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 14°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 64% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
14°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
15°F
Feels: 10°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 62% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
29°F
Feels: 22°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 54% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 49% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 28°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 57%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
12 AM
few clouds
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 70% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
15°F
Feels: 15°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 62% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
14°F
Feels: 14°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 58% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
13°F
Feels: 13°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 57% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
13°F
Feels: 13°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
14°F
Feels: 14°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 57% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
26°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 50% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 46% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 26°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 2:25 PM
Sunset 12:08 AM
12 AM
clear sky
18°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 69% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 67% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 11°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 60% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 11°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
12°F
Feels: 12°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 51% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
26°F
Feels: 22°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 44% 6.2 miles

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