Smith Rock Climbing School

10/23/2024

With cooler fall temps, we admittedly have snow on the brain – but the truth is, this is the best time of the year for climbing at Animal Village (Smith Rock State Park). We still have availability this fall for rock climbing, so don’t pass up these perfect fall days! Photo:

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10/09/2024

Whether you’re climbing outside for the first time or looking to level up your skills, we offer an array of educational programs that can be customized for your goals. Anything from multi-pitch efficiency to rescue skills can be built into a fun and adventure-filled day outdoors. Give us a call today to discuss all the options.

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10/07/2024

Animal Village (Smith Rock State Park) has an abundance of fun, adventurous multi-pitch routes at every grade. Sky Ridge (5.8), pictured here, is one of our favorites. It offers a stunning view of the park below and a juggy hand traverse on the final pitch.

Right now is the perfect time for rock climbing. Give us a call today to book your outing!

(541) 633-7450

10/01/2024

October in Central Oregon means one thing: perfect conditions for rock climbing! Multi-pitch climbs are a great way to enjoy incredible views while escaping the crowds.

Join us at Animal Village (Smith Rock State Park) for a day of rock climbing!

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09/14/2024

Happy sendtember! We're making the most of prime climbing conditions out here! It's the perfect season to climb the classics, or a first multi-pitch, or a full day of cragging in these cooler temps!

05/19/2024

We’re making the most of the cool dry weather. This is on the last pitch of the classic route, “Voyage of the Cowdog”. The final arete is something to remember!

05/05/2024

We’ve had a bit of a rough weekend of weather, but hopefully starting tomorrow things will improve! We hope to see you out here! May can be a great time to climb the multi-pitch classics, and there are more than a few. It’s also a great time to get dialed on Self Rescue to get your season off to a solid start.

10/07/2022

Join us in SLC from October 26 - 29!

The AMGA Annual Meeting is a three-day gathering of AMGA Members that is THE opportunity to take professional development clinics, learn from industry pros, and socialize with the guiding community. After a three year hiatus from hosting this as an in-person event, we are more excited than ever to see you there!

👉More details & registration information click here https://amga.com/members/annual-meeting/

03/21/2021

So cool!!

Charlie Baughman, like a lot of raptor watchers at Smith Rock, is persistent. As the Bald Eagles hatched their eaglet pair last year on St. Patrick’s Day, Charlie was there at the nest on the 17th and saw no chicks. Saturday, March 20, in spite of fierce winds, he pointed his new camera with the 6...

02/07/2021

Today was opening day for Smith Rock Climbing School! The weather is in and out, but when it’s sunny, it’s game on! Thanks for the photo. Winter climbing is so good!

11/18/2020

is a classic at

Even after all that snowfall to signal the start of Winter, is still out there teaching skills and using them to adventure.

sent this photo from up on the wall yesterday.

11/17/2020

on the crux of Cobra Commander, 11b - a new two-pitch route on the West side of that he put up with this Fall.

was kind enough to take these sunset photos a few weeks ago. It's difficult to beat the position on the final moves.