New Mexico · Rock climbing · Las Cruces

Rib Cage

Distinctive ribbed formations offering varied climbing in New Mexico's high desert.

Rib CagePhoto: uıɐɾ ʞ ʇɐɯɐs, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Rib Cage is a New Mexico climbing area offering vertical rock formations with distinctive ribbed features that give the crag its memorable name. The area provides a variety of climbing experiences across multiple pitches, attracting climbers seeking solid rock and engaging movement in the high desert landscape.

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