SMITH ROCKS CLIMBING SESSIONS
5 Full days of technical rock climbing instruction. We do the classics: The Dihedrals, Morning Glory, Monkey Face, Cinnamon Slab, Spiderman and more. You can combine this session with skiing or snowboarding sessions either before or after your SMITH ROCKS session.  Climbing instruction will be done with absolute safety in mind, using state of the art equipment. Students will be continually belayed on top rope, or closely spotted while bouldering. Instruction on the rocks will include the appropriate use of all equipment, how to belay, rappel and follow a lead  More advanced climbers will be given instruction on lead climbing and climbing techniques.  Returning campers may learn crack climbing technique including the placement or camming devices and passive protection.  With 25 plus years of climbing experience you'll be able to pick your instructors brain on any climbing and mountaineering topic that interests you.

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SCHEDULE We climb from 8-12 in the morning. After a 2 hour break for the heat and lunch, a dip in the Crooked River, we do more climbing from 2 pm until dusk. Over 1,000 routes exist on the welded tuft crags of Smith Rocks.

CAMP COST$
The cost of a Smith Rocks session Include camp site fees, meals, instruction, and transportation both to and from the airport and to the climbing sites. (T-shirt included). Ski and snowboard camp sessions dovetail before and after your Smith Rocks Session.

WHAT TO BRING In addition to the items listed for regular ski camp, all campers must have their own climbing shoes and harness. If you don't already have them, they are best purchased and fitted at Smith Rocks through the camp. A harness costs approximately $50 and shoes are $100 to $140 depending on make and model. Arrangements must also be made to bring your own small tent or share with someone approved by parents and coaches.

"Last summer's camp was a very enjoyable week in the sun and rugged scenery of Smith Rocks state Park. The group was very energetic and supportive of each other as we explored the park, worked through stretching routines, bouldering, progressions, hand and foot techniques, top rope, rappelling, and the multi-pitch climb. When we reached the end of the week, no one wanted to leave."
 

STAFF
Climbing coaches and their assistants will work with a small groups of climbers. This ensures very specific, individualized instruction for all participants.

JOHN RUST John of Hood River, Oregon, has an impressive climbing  resume.  He's guided Lhotse (the world's 4th highest peak), Mt. McKinley, Aconcagua, and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica to name a few.  He also has a 2004 ascent of The Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite California.  He also guides at Smith Rocks in Central Oregon.  John's wife Lisa also has an impressive climbing resume including guiding an all women's ascent of Mt. Everest in 2002.  Look for her and their daughter Bergen  to make guest appearances at camp.

JOE REIS Joe enjoys teaching the benefits of cross sport training and helps athletes translate the skills they learn in one sport to climbing and vice versa.  Additionally, he believes that the mental aspect of climbing provides untold benefits to people of all ages and abilities.  He’s there to guide, teach, and provide the level of encouragement that will help athletes achieve their personal goals.  Joe lives and coaches skiing in Maine where he is quite content following his daughter Hilary’s lead climbs.

SAFETY
All climbing instruction will be done with absolute safety in mind using state of the art equipment. Students will be continually belayed on top rope, or closely spotted while bouldering. Instruction on the rocks will include the appropriate use of all equipment, how to belay, rappel and follow a lead. Also included are specific climbing techniques and how they relate to ski racing. The climbing camp experience is a great combination of strenuous physical activity during the day with relaxing, family style camping for meals and sleeping.

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