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Mount Bierstadt

One of Colorado's most accessible 14ers. 7 miles round trip with 2,850 ft gain. Willowswamp crossing at the base. Great beginner 14er.

ModerateRocky Mountain14,060 ftOpen Summit

Mount Bierstadt

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8°
Feels -12°FSummit · 14,060 ft
6:18 AM7:44 PM
EXTREME COLD

Wind

20mph

Precip

0%

Humid

19%

Elev Δ

+100ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

9°31°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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9°

5mph

8 AM

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13°

5mph

9 AM

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17°

11mph

10 AM

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18°

13mph

11 AM

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21°

16mph

12 PM

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24°

20mph

1 PM

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25°

20mph

2 PM

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29°

21mph

3 PM

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30°

21mph

4 PM

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31°

20mph

5 PM

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31°

18mph

6 PM

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31°

13mph

Summit Conditions

9°F→−1°→8°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 149 ft gain

◎L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

◉L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

◈L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

◆L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

↟Expedition mittens↟Balaclava↟Ski goggles↟Chemical warmers (hands + toes)↟Emergency bivy↟Thermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Updated 6:47:30 AM · America/Denver

Updated Apr 19, 6:47 AM UTC

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