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The Cwm Rock Climbing

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	Normal Route T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	West Ridge T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	7,650 ft	2,332 m
GPS:	32.36825, -106.57724 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Robert Cort on Oct 15, 2011
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Description

The Cwm lies just north of North Rabbit Ear, and in fact could have been a sub-peak of NRE if not for the deep gash that separates them. From Rabbit Ears Canyon, The Cwm appears to be a cylinder of rock from which the top has been cut off at an angle. Indeed from the summit plane, it still appears so. The rock is mostly good to excellent with a few chossy spots. But it is seldom climbed, so loose rocks are possible, as is lichen and other vegetation.

Getting There

The Cwm can be approached from either the west or east. From the West, ascend Rabbit Ears Canyon, leave the canyon in one of a number of gulleys that lead up towards either the Cwm/Last Peak saddle or the NRE/Cwm saddle. Alternatively, you could traverse over from the base of NRE. From the East (Aguirre Springs), start on the Baylor Pass Trail, and leave the trail aiming for the gully that descends from the Cwm/Last Peak saddle. You can try the ridges in this area, but the gulley's seem to provide easier passage. Also note that depending on your exact route, you may find it necessary to cross from gulley to gulley (keep an eye on which gulley you're in as you ascend). The gulleys in this area are mostly swept clear of thick brush by runoff (don't be here in a downpour!), but you will encounter wild grape and some apache plume etc. to impede your progress (not bad by Organ Mountain standards).