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Sharp End:

Plan your next Southwest objective with the help of Sandia Rock, an indispensable guide to climbing routes in the Albuquerque area of New Mexico's Sandia mountains.

The Sandia Mountains are the premier backcountry climbing destination in New Mexico. Solitude and adventure await climbers of all abilities, with an après climbing complement of some of the spiciest cuisine in the Southwest. This second edition includes updated topos and descriptions, many new routes, as well as forgotten classics.