ROCK CLIMBING IN SMITH ROCK STATE PARK
Smith Rock is located in Central Oregon, near the town of Terrebonne, the Deschutes River, and the adventure town of Bend. Smith Rock State park covers over 650 acres and hovers around 3000 feet in elevation. The major climbing faces are a mix welded tuff and columnar basalt volcanic rocks. Being the high desert, the shoulder seasons of Fall and Spring are the best times to avoid the scorching hot summer days. Nearby camping and vacation home options provide accommodation and can be easily arranged. Smith Rock State Park is known as the birthplace of sport climbing in the United States and to this day offer some of the best rock climbing routes in the country. Smith Rock also has really good crack climbing! Whether you are climbing the welded tuff pockets on the Christian Brothers or the cracks on basalt pillars of the Crooked River Gorge, there is a strong variety of climbing for all types. Looking for a short or a prolonged visit? Either way a visit to Smith is a must do.
Smith Rock hosts many Multi-Pitch climbs from 5.8-to-5.11 in difficulty and hundreds of classic sport climbing routes. Smith is a perfect venue for courses or a wonderful way to spend the day enjoying several pitches of consistent movement over stone.
FEATURED SMITH ROCK CLIMBS
An INTRO to OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING Student on the one of the many sport climbing crags in SMITH ROCK. There are crags that suit beginners to areas that entertain even the worlds best sport climbers.
SMITH ROCK Cragging
Sport Climbing (Beginner to Expert) -SINGLE DAY-ROCK CLIMBING
Cragging? Yes, cragging a low commitment activity of simply enjoying climbing for climbing sake. It’s often a very relaxed approach getting out with your friends, under the direction of your guides, to climb to your heart's content. You will learn some tricks and get to challenge yourself with goals of improvement while engaging the stone and your surroundings. Craggin is a great option for visiting families, avid climbers that wish to tour our classics, or coaching on harder projects.
Guide to Client Ratio: 1:1-2:12
Standard Duration: 5-8hrs
West Face of the Monkey Face, Smith Rock State Park.
Monkey FAce
West Face Variation the Monkey-(III 5.8, A0+) - MULTI-PITCH ROCK
Pioneer Route (II-5.6, A0)- MULTI-PITCH ROCK
And Iconic bucket list climb. Monkey Face is a 350 foot spire that is the centerpiece of Smith Rock State Park. This route begins with moderate climbing via 5.6 or 5.8 cracks, both leading to an exciting belay stance on Bohn Street before you are faced with the overhanging neck of the Monkey. Protected via a heart fluttering bolt ladder, you ascend a short pitch using aid climbing techniques to gain the mouth. But its not over yet. Step out of the mouth to 200 feet of exposure and pull yourself to the summit on big 5.6 hand holds.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 3/4 day
Climbers on Zebra Zion at Smith Rock State Park . A must do for the 5.10 rock climber.
Multi-Pitch Climbing-Smith Rock
(II-III 5.6-5.10) -MULTI-PITCH ROCK
There are many medium to long routes in the park. Crack climbing or sport climbing focused, there is no shortage of routes leaving the ground. Either climbing for a few hours while enjoying the many stunning faces of Smith, or bagging several lines in a day, this is a wonderful way to enjoy the Park.
Guide to Client Ratio: 2:1-4:2
Standard Duration: 5-8hrs
DETAILS
2020 SEASON
April-October
DURATION
Single Days
Custom trip length available
EXCLUDES
Transportation to and from meeting points
Personal climbing and camping equipment
Lunches and snacks on the route
LODGING
Outfitting & Catered Camping options can be arranged
INCLUDES
Professional Guide working within their Scope of Practice
Climbing Racks and Ropes
Emergency communications
CUSTOM GUIDING RATES
MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING (Up to 2:1 Climber to Guide Ratio, Max 4 climbers)
7am-2pm, climbing Grade II-III rock climbs with minimal approach and time commitment.
1-Climber $549.00 day/climber
2-Climbers $329.00 day/climber
3+ Climbers - Contact Us for Pricing
ROCK CLIMBING/INSTRUCTION (Up to 6:1 Climber to Guide Ratio, Max 12 climbers)
Spend the day rock climbing at the crag from (8-4pm).
1-Climber $499.00 day/climber
2-Climbers $299.00 day/climber
3-Climbers $229.00 day/climber
4-Climbers $199.00 day/climber
5-Climbers $169.00 day/climber
6-Climbers $149.00 day/climber
7+ Climbers - Contact Us for Pricing
MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING PREREQUISITES
Rappelling Experience
Climbing 5.8 in Rock Shoes
Ability to handle exposure at hights
ROCK CLIMBING PREREQUISITES
No previous experience required
Ability to handle moderate amounts of exposure at heights
SMITH ROCK ROCK CLIMBING COURSES
OUTDOOR ROCK CAMP
Outdoor Rock Camp
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Intro-to Outdoor Rock” and “Outdoor Rock- Beyond the Basics”course, for comprehensive instruction on how to rock climb in outdoor venues with a group.
GYM TO CRAG CAMP
Gym-To-Crag- Camp
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Intro-to Sport Climbing” and “Intro to Rock Rescue Course” ,for climbers who wish go out on their own and start climbing into more challenging grades and learn to lead.
ROCK RESCUE
Rock REScue
A single day, or two-day, course built from our modular single-day courses “Intro to Rock Rescue” and “Multi-Pitch Rescue”, focusing on what every climber should know before leaving the ground.
MULTI-PITCH
MULTI-PITCH SEQUNCING
A two-day course built from our modular single-day courses "Multi-pitch Climbing and Efficiency” covers anchor-station-management, rope-management, re-racking, belay- transitions, and multipitch-repelling. A second day of “Multi-Pitch Rescue” is also a powerful combination to prepare you to become a competent partner. Another potential option is to book a day of guided MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBING, applying skills learned during the previous day.
All programs are subject to The Mountain Bureau Terms & Conditions
ALL MOUNTAIN BUREAU ROCK CLIMBING VENUES
