Central Oregon Rock

When most climbers think of Bend, OR, they think of Smith Rock – but as local Bend climbers know, there’s much more. This book covers the – other – Central Oregon crags, some you may have heard of, some revealed here for the first time. Included is Trout Creek, one of the country’s best single-pitch crack-climbing crags – think Indian Creek without the sand. Also featured are many sport crags, adventurous multi-pitch routes, and spectacular freestanding spires. With over 500 climbs under two hours from Bend, and year-round climbing, you might even forget to climb at Smith Rock.

Included in the book are essays from local legends such as Alan Watts and Jim Davis, a volcanic geology primer, great maps, action photos, sun/shade beta, distance from Bend, a range of climbs from 5.5 to 5.13, and more. If you’ve ever heard of columnar basalt, not had the stem-tastic experience of climbing it, this is a great place to get aquainted!

208 pages, Full Colour Photos + Photo-Topos
Paperback (flapped)
Edition 2025