We invite you to visit us at smith rock state park, in the high desert of central oregon. Besides the lower gorge, the best crack climbing in the state is without a doubt trout creek. The honeycombs and the rest of umpquaarea climbing are covered in greg ortons rock climbing western oregon. At last the book northwest mountaineers have been waiting for. Trout creek is not a large area but the concentration of high quality natural lines is immense and the setting alone is well worth the hike. Central oregon bouldering is a place to connect with others and share beta and pictures about the bouldering and history of bouldering. Top climbing and bouldering adventures travel oregon. Greg has 26 years of climbing experience and has been actively climbing in western oregon for the past 16 years.
Theres a lot of goddamnmosquitos at the parking area sometimes but few at the crags, thankfully. The book details an impressive array of this regions numerous climbing options combined in one great guide book. It does have a fair amount but i dont have it sitting right next to me so i cant tell you if any of the areas in it are near cannon beach. Rock climbing western oregon, is a three volume guide to the lesser known regions of western oregon and south oregon coast. Come have fun climbing with us in salem oregon s indoor climbing gym. Rock climbing oregon covers all the major climbing areas in the state with routes ranging from 5. Northwest oregon rock is a book that discusses in detail the ongoing quest for elusive summits, alpine pinnacles and other rock climbing opportunities in northwest oregon and southwest washington. He works as a soil scientist for the umpqua national forest.
Oregon adventure guides is a fully insured and permitted service. Open 247, this secluded crag hosts some varied routes of basalt. The smith bible aka rock climbing smith rock state park by allan watts is the best book out for smith and one of the finest guidebooks anywhere. Washington and oregon climbing guidebooks rei coop.
Some choice walls of perfect stone make for some of the best rock climbing routes in the country, sport or trad. Shop for washington and oregon climbing guidebooks at rei free shipping on all orders. Assuming youre in the portland area washington should definitely be on your radar as many of the spots are similar driving distance to smith. Alan watts, the father of american sport climbing whos updating his book, rock climbing smith rock state park. Come have fun climbing with us in salem oregons indoor climbing gym. Details a multitude of rock climbing sites throughout nw oregon such as. Rock climbing trips oregon helps you book your next rock climbing trip in oregon. Nw oregon rock provides a powerful look at the sport of rock climbing throughout northwest oregon. Smith rock state park, oregon smith rock climbing guides.
The most complete guide for the willamette, umpqua, and rogue remains the rock climbing western oregon guides formally rock climbing sw oregon guide, edited greg orton, mtn n air books. On our rock climbing courses we take you to some of the most beautiful climbing sites in washington, oregon, and idaho. It is the second edition of watts smith guide, and it contains an incredible amount of history, photos, topos, and beta. Washington, north sister, middle sister, south sister, broken top, and mt. Beta for 75 different rock climbing sites crags and alpine. The rock climbing course will offer students a journey through the crags and spires of central oregons renowned smith rock state park. Apr 02, 2019 rock climbing in oregon is as varied as the states dramatic landscapes. Climbing sites from portland to the dalles, from longview, wa to eugene, or. Guidebooks and maps rock climbing in portland, oregon. Oregon adventure guides smith rock climbing and guide service. North facing, it remains cool in summer but can be damp and buggy. Whether you are a first time climber, an advanced climber or anywhere in between, when you climb with oregon adventure guides you will experience, learn and feel the adventure of outdoor rock climbing. This book is a musthave for anyone who boulders in the western united states. Guide books and topographical maps rock climbing in.
Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Certified rock climbing guides for all abilities 541. Our facility offers day passes, different memberships, and a. What you need to know before climbing at smith rock. Have deet and be ready to put it on pronto if necessary. From rock pillars to alpine pinnacles, from tiny bluffs to huge vertical rock walls this guidebook expands upon the portland rock climbs theme by taking you on a grand tour of the great and unique treasures well beyond our local city crags.
Rock climbing oregon leads the way to nearly 700 trad and sport routes in twentyfour of the states best climbing areas. Metropolitan crags include broughton bluff, madrone wall, and carver, not to mention those on the washington side. Nw oregon rock provides an intense look at the sport of rock climbing throughout northwest oregon. Pacific northwest bouldering guide climbing guidebook app.
The orton family work together along with climbing partner harold hall instructing climbing classes for umpua community college. Welcome to trout creek, oregon s answer to desert crack climbing. This book is reasonably priced and full of great pictures, information, and climbs i can do. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors. Smith rock state park is known as the birthplace of sport climbing in the u.
The books prc and nwor and beacon rock maps that we sell are. Trout creek climbing by jeff wenger friends of trout creek facebook. Shop for climbing guidebooks at rei free shipping on all orders. The ugly stepchild of portland crags, this area suffers from varying amounts of vagrants, trash, and the noise of a nearby freeway. Guide books and topographical maps portland rock climbs. Jeff thomas, author of oregon rock, has written a comprehensive climbers guide ato mt. The most complete guide for the willamette, umpqua, and rogue remains the rock climbing western oregon guides formally rock. Rouge edition is the only knownby me recent publication that has some coastal climbing stuff in it. Group c limbing get your friends together and book your own special trip. Climbing guides rock climbing in smith rock state park oregon.
Compare and book a certified guide for your rock climbing trip with. Rock climbing oregon state rock climbing series benjamin ruef, adam bolf on. Hood national forest is also teeming with crags, including frenchs dome and klinger spring. This book is the only guide available that covers all the major climbing areas in the state with routes ranging from 5. Outward bound courses are team environments where students work closely together, develop. These climbing guides to the southern willamette, umpqua, and rogue regions are compiled and written by local climbers representing three generations and 50 years of climbing. I recomend the herman creek side as great problems can be found there and at table rock at the crest ofo the herman creek trail. This guidebook is a compilation of the best bouldering areas in washington and oregon with an emphasis on rich history, detailed photos, topos, and beta for the high quality granite, sandstone, basalt, and highquality rock types in the region. We are an indoor bouldering gym located in salem,or.
Encourage your teens as they step over the edge into a new level of trust. Climb with an accredited rock climbing guide service for smith rock state park, oregon. For more than twentyfive years, falconguide has set the standard for outdoor recreation. If youre looking to have a fun time under staff supervision, we recommend joining us for friday or saturday night heights. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Oregonians who want to add a new dimension to their lives can do no better than grab this book as their first step to going vertical. Oregon adventure guides provides personalized rock climbing experiences and instruction for all levels of climbing at smith rock and beyond. Our staff will show you around and explain some climbing basics to help get you started. Northwest oregon rock rock climbing in northwestern oregon. Rock days typically include climbing, belaying, rappelling, and a solid. Theres something for all seasons and all skill levels, from beginnerfriendly toprope climbs in the cool willamette river valley to the lost lake boulders below mt.
Included is a brief overview of the areas and what you can expect at each spot. He says he began climbing in the eastern sierra, however his mother tells a story of a panicked neighbor coming over one morning because a 2year old was sitting on top the roof. Oregon wilderness rock climbing course outward bound. Below is a list of areas near portland, oregon with bouldering.
Rock climbing oregon by benjamin ruef, adam bolf, paperback. Along with the natural beauty and extensive trail system that draws thousands of visitors every year, smith rock is a world renowned rock climbing destination, known as the birthplace of american sport climbing. Apr 14, 2019 especially if you dont have a synopsis of what the main climbing areas have to offer. Rock climbing routes in rocky butte, portland metro area. Rock climbing washington actually that book is pretty bad though it does offer an overview of a lot of areas. The rock boxx climbing gym salem 2020 all you need to. A comprehensive guide to more than 1,800 routes falcon guides, 2009, offered.
Which book for which crag identifies most of the common rock climbing guidebooks available for the northwest u. Oregon adventure guides smith rock climbing and guide. We highlight the 3 and 4 star rated climbs by climbing area, based on alan watts rock climbing smith. Browse our books selection to find the next great deal. Over 1,000 routes, mostly bolted sport climbs, some aid, and many good traditional climbs. This is a handy book to have in combination with the prc guide and especially useful if you do not need all that other wild adventure stuff found in nwor book. The rock on the lower half of the cliff is very dense and smooth while the upper half is much more porous and knobby due to a profusion of tiny gas pockets called vesicles. Broughton bluff, madrone wall, carver cliff, rocky butte, rat cave, rooster rock, various bouldering areas southwest oregon borders california, centered on medford rattlesnake, the callahans, the honeycombs, acker rock, mckinley rock, emigrant lake, old man spire willamette valley from salem to cottage grove including the national forest. Oregon climbing books ultra low price special deals portlands alternative source for quality ultra low price special sale deals for popular local rock climbing and bouldering guide books. This book includes complete route descriptions, six maps and over forty photographs, all designed to help you reach your summit. The complete master collection to rock climbing opportunities in nw oregon and sw washington. With greats like alan watts and the late todd skinner, smith rock is a the sport climbing mecca for the nw us. Rock days typically include climbing, belaying, rappelling, and a solid time of cheering each other on as you tackle something that is outside of the daily comfort level most of us live in.