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Razorback

New Mexico > Las Cruces Area… > Organ Mountains > High Horns
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Description

Razorback is a fitting name for this blade-like peak. Just north of Wildcat, to the north, only the spire lies between Razorback and the Low Horns. The Ingraham guide describes an extremely sharp west ridge that spirals down in a graceful spiral from the summit that is only inches wide for 60 feet near the summit.

Getting There

Approach the west ridge and northwest face from the gully between Razorback and the Spire. Approach the southeast routes by descending from the summit of Wildcat. From the summit of Wildcat, scramble west for a short distance then north down easy ramps to the small col between Wildcat and Razorback. The gully descending west from this col is likely a dangerously loose rubble pile and is not recommended without first hand knowledge of the conditions (this is based on observations from above, which have not been explored by me personally).

Routes from Left to Right

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
 1
Direct NW Face
Trad 3 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
West Ridge of Razorback
Trad
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 2
SE Ramp
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 1
Southeast Ridge
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Direct NW Face
 1
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad 3 pitches
West Ridge of Razorback
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
SE Ramp
 2
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad
Southeast Ridge
 1
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad

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The namesake west ridge near the summit.
[Hide Photo] The namesake west ridge near the summit.
South face of Razorback as seen from the summit of Wildcat (7/3/2010)
[Hide Photo] South face of Razorback as seen from the summit of Wildcat (7/3/2010)

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Aaron Hobson
Clinton, TN
[Hide Comment] Rappelling to the north works well. A 50m rappel from the Summit hits a small ledge with a single bolt. Not an old 1/4" rusty thing, but a newer expansion bolt in good shape and with a quick link already on it. from this bolt another 20m rappel hits the saddle between Razorback and the Spire. Jun 8, 2011