Peak Mountain 3

Spire, The

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This sharp peak at the north end of the "high horns of the Organs" is a beautiful piece of stone. It towers above the low-horns and provides a spectacular view northward, over the the aforementioned horns and across the Rabbit Ears group. Most of the recorded routes are on the northern faces, which are slabby and cool, getting a good deal of shade throughout the day. The north facing aspect also means a fair share of lichen, which detracts somewhat from the climbing. Perhaps if the routes were climbed more frequently, this would clean up, but it appears that this peak is not as often climbed as it once was back in the days of the Southwest Mountaineers Club.

From the petite summit ridge, Razorback looms massive to the south. On it's northern shoulder, rests a distinct 60ft tall tower dubbed "The Spike". There is even a small bivy platform and fire-pit on the saddle between The Spire and Low Horn #6, enticing climbers to spend a night in this secluded an peaceful setting.


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