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Murray's Warmup

5.8, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
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New Mexico > Las Cruces Area > Organ Mountains > Rabbit Ears Area > Rabbit Ears Slabs
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Description

This is similar to Murray's Crack on the Citadel, in terms of being a right-facing/leaning, wide crack/corner, but it is probably a bit easier than Murray's Crack, hence the name. The pitch ends at a modern bolted anchor about 10-15 feet right of where the corner becomes a roof. From there, the option exists to continue upward, clipping bolts for a good second pitch, also ending at a bolted anchor (slightly hidden).

Location

Left side of Rabbit Ears Slabs, easily spotted from the bottom of Rabbit Ears Canyon. For approach, I recommend starting as for Citadel West Ridge/Nose/Finger Zinger/Arch Rival, but then heading west across Citadel Canyon and then scrambling up to the route.

Protection

Bring plenty of big gear, i.e. 1-2 Camalot #5s, 2-3 #4s, and maybe a few #3s. Also bring a few smaller pieces to protect the upper part where you traverse right out of the crack feature.

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Around the crux of the pitch. Oana Vesa belaying. Photo taken by Jason from a bolted route to the right.
[Hide Photo] Around the crux of the pitch. Oana Vesa belaying. Photo taken by Jason from a bolted route to the right.
Murray's route locations.
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Murray's Warmup
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Marta Reece
Las Cruces, NM
[Hide Comment] Description by Steve Roach: "wide, ugly-looking thing that's quite fun. Easily protected with one each of 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 camalots. Smaller gear up higher. Step right to the bolts on Sam Stone. The second pitch goes to bolts on Taking a Walk. (Second pitch is not that good.)" Jul 27, 2025