- Advanced
- Ages 16+
This course is intended to help you build your technical knowledge of lead climbing, station management, belaying from above, and descending techniques. Learn how to take on bigger routes with a certified guide.
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Smith Rock State Park Rock Guided Climbing Weekend
Join Kaf Adventures for two days of guided climbing and professional instruction at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. Our Smith Rock climbing guides work within your abilities and help you satisfy your rock climbing goals.
Smith Rock has 3,000 sport, trad, and multi-pitch routes. It is a world-famous climbing destination located in the heart of Central Oregon, near the town of Terrebonne, close to Bend. Famous for incredible rock, warm weather, and stellar scenery, there isn’t much more that you’ll be left wanting from Smith Rock.
Sport climbing was revolutionized here, the first place in the United States where rock faces were bolted, and to this day, it continues to be a world-renowned rock climbing destination with something for everyone.
With stellar face-climbing, strenuous crack climbing, and breathtaking views of the Oregon high desert you’re sure to get your fill of climbing. If you are ready to rock climb in a world-class destination, this is the trip for you.
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Whether you are new to climbing or an experienced climber looking to hone multi-pitch techniques, Kaf’s Smith Rock State Park Weekend trip is the perfect opportunity to discover a new skill or develop ones you have been practicing, all in a stunning high desert setting.
This course is run with an open format, letting students focus on specific skills they want to develop under the professional guidance from Kaf instructors.
The weekend will begin with a survey of students’ learning goals, with Kaf instructors refining the weekend’s plans and climbing venues to meet those goals. For both climbing days, instructors will take students to crags that best suit their objectives, spending the day custom tailoring skills practice and real-world scenario applications that can best foster student growth. Expect action-packed clinics that will leave you tired but satisfied at the end of a good day.
For travel to and from Smith Rock students should budget travel time according to their distance from the park. Portland requires a 3-hour, 15 minute drive. Seattle requires a 5-hour, 15 minute drive. Students arriving from outside the northwest region should plan on organizing flights to depart the following day after the conclusion of the course.
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- 18+ for adult courses or 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval
- 12-18 for youth courses
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- Prior indoor rock climbing experience is necessary.
- No outdoor rock climbing experience needed.
- This trip is open to all skill levels. Our instructors will cater the curriculum to your prior experience and climbing ability.
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- Belay technique
- Climbing movement
- Rappelling
- Cleaning anchors
- Mock-leading
- Let us know what you want to learn and we’ll work with you to meet your outcomes.
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- Two full days of climbing
- All group climbing equipment
- Professional guidance
- World-class rock climbing
- The flexibility to experience climbing at your skill level
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- Sleeping equipment: Sleeping bags and pads
- Personal climbing gear: Shoes, chalk, harness, and helmet
- Appropriate layers
- Personal backpack for the day
- Transportation
- Food
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- Personal climbing gear: Shoes, chalk, harness, and helmet
- Appropriate layers
- Personal backpack for the day
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- Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
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After climbing a fun weekend of working your current skills at Smith Rock, continue your education by registering for any of our Smith Rock Climbing Courses or take it into an alpine environment with a guided climb of Mt Shuksan, Forbidden Peak, or the more technical approach to the summit of Mt Hood.
Also, take a look at our International Adventures. Join us on a climbing holiday to Mexico or China — opportunities you won’t want to miss out on!
