Smith rock guide Lucas Novak

Lucas Novak

Originally from the greater ranges of Central New Jersey, Lucas has followed a path that has led him to the volcanic promised land of Central Oregon. Somewhere in between he … View Details

Miles Britton rock guide

Miles Britton

Miles grew up along the central California coast, without a choice but to be exposed to hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing as a child. As a teenager, Miles began the … View Details

Brandon Seymore AMGA Certified Rock Guide

Brandon Seymore

Brandon grew up in the foothills of the ancient Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It was here, amongst the heavily vegetated, glacier sculpted, granite peaks and craggy rivers that … View Details

Smith Rock Climbing School guide Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall has been guiding and instructing in the mountains since 2006. He earned a BA in Wilderness Leadership and Geography from Prescott College in 2005, and a MA in Experiential … View Details

climber enjoying the view at Smith Rock State Park

The Marsupials

Come explore this less-frequented climbing area adjacent to Smith Rock State Park. We have recently acquired a permit to guide here, and the terrain is excellent for multi-pitch climbing to … View Details

learning Self Rescue Techniques at Smith Rock State Park

Climber Self Rescue

A problem as simple as dropping your belay device can turn a good day at the crag, into a long day. What will you do if your ropes get stuck … View Details

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