[New Mexico....]

El Rito has pretty good climbing, with a very short approach (5 minutes from the car). There are a bunch of 2-3 pitch trad climbs there. There is guide book in PDF format floating around on the Internet. I think the rock is basalt. There is a walk-off from the top of the cliff.

El Rito also has some quality sport climbing. And the rock is NOT basalt. It is a quartzite conglomerate! Very interesting climbing on pockets and cobbles.

[Cordillera Blanca in June!]

I will be in the Cordillera Blanca for most of June. I am looking for someone interested in climbing Alpamayo amoung other peaks. PM me if you are going and need a partner or are willing to climb with me.

 

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