Rock Climbing Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park
Rock Climbing Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park by Alan Watts is a comprehensive guide published by Globe Pequot Publishing on August 1, 2023. This third edition spans 584 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth exploration of one of the premier rock-climbing destinations in the United States. The book details over 2,200 climbing routes at Smith Rock and its surrounding areas, highlighting the significance of this location in the evolution of American sport climbing.
Readers will find updated information on hundreds of routes, accompanied by new photographs showcasing the crags and walls of Smith Rock. The guide emphasizes outdoor skills and mountaineering, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced climbers. With its thorough approach, this edition serves as an essential reference for anyone looking to navigate the challenging climbs of this iconic park in the Pacific Northwest.
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Smith Rock State Park. It was on the impressive crags of this Oregon hideaway that American sport climbing came into its own, and to this day, some of the hardest climbs in the United States are found on these walls. Alan Watts, who has played a leading role in the development of this popular rock-climbing destination, details more than 2,200 routes at Smith Rock and the surrounding area.
This new edition updates hundreds of routes and has new photos of the many crags, walls, and routes. No other guide is as comprehensive or thorough, and no author more respected for his intimate knowledge of one of the world’s most popular climbing destinations.
To download a route index of the climbs featured in this book with difficulty ratings, place this URL in your browser: https://bit.ly/SmithRockRoutes
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