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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

scattered clouds

Current Conditions

20°F

scattered clouds

Feels like 11°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 32°F
High 44°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
3 PM
scattered clouds
20°F
Feels: 11°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
32°F
Feels: 22°F 13 mph (Gusts: 29) 63% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 37°F 15 mph (Gusts: 32) 60% 6.2 miles
Average 29°F
High 43°F
Low 22°F
Wind Up to 17 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
43°F
Feels: 35°F 17 mph (Gusts: 31) 60% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light snow
32°F
Feels: 23°F 11 mph (Gusts: 25) 69% 4.7 miles
6 AM
light snow
29°F
Feels: 21°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 85% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 95%
12 PM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 15°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 85%
3 PM
light snow
26°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 78% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 21°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 75% 2.9 miles
9 PM
light snow
28°F
Feels: 22°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 74% 0.8 miles
Average 26°F
High 34°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 23°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 85%
3 AM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 19°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 93% 1.4 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
23°F
Feels: 23°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
21°F
Feels: 21°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
24°F
Feels: 24°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 57% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 46% 6.2 miles
Average 29°F
High 36°F
Low 25°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 57%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 29°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 52% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
28°F
Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 58% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
27°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 61% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
26°F
Feels: 20°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 65% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
25°F
Feels: 18°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 68% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 19°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
33°F
Feels: 26°F 8 mph (Gusts: 14) 44% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 31°F 6 mph (Gusts: 16) 37% 6.2 miles
Average 26°F
High 33°F
Low 21°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 66%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 28°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 51% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light snow
28°F
Feels: 22°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 59% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
27°F
Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 56% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
26°F
Feels: 18°F 9 mph (Gusts: 21) 59% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 16°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 75% 2.4 miles
3 PM
light snow
22°F
Feels: 16°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 84%
6 PM
snow
21°F
Feels: 13°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 83% 0.7 miles
9 PM
light snow
24°F
Feels: 16°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 62% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 21°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 93%
Sunrise 1:39 PM
Sunset 1:01 AM
12 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 84%
3 AM
snow
17°F
Feels: 8°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 93% 1.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 6°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 97% 1.2 miles
9 AM
light snow
13°F
Feels: 7°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 96%
12 PM
light snow
13°F
Feels: 5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 96%

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