Climbing Grade: 5.0-5.14d
Elevation: 3,000’
Season: All seasons (weather permitting). Spring and Fall are best seasons for climbing.
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip. Trip length can be customized to meet the interest and learning needs of the client.
Cost: *Price includes guides, transportation, climbing permits, climbing equipment, meals and tents.
Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1
About the Area
Smith Rock State Park is recognized as a world class climbing destination. The towering cliffs and high desert landscape of Smith Rock State Park are located above the winding Crooked River and serve as a home for golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otter and beaver. Smith Rock State Park sits on 650 acres of land that offers opportunities for bouldering, sport climbing, traditional climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping. Comprised of both a welded tuff (compressed volcanic ash) and basalt the cliffs stretch skywards up to 500’ above the valley floor. The combination of over 1,800 single and multi-pitch climbing routes, low elevation, a moderate climate, and close proximity to both Bend and Portland draws climbers to the area throughout all seasons.
Skill Level: Novice through expert
Learning Objectives
Our goal at Rare Earth Adventures is to assist participants in gaining the technical skills and knowledge necessary for climbing in the outdoors.
- Belay techniques
- Rappelling
- Lead climbing
- Placing & removing lead protection
- Building anchors
- Hazard identification
- Movement and technique
Sign up for any two consecutive days of climbing, and transportation and camping will be included FREE of charge!
(Transportation: from Portland Metro Area to Smith Rock State Park and back, Camping: in Smith Rock State Park).
