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WARNING!!!
Climbing is extremely dangerous. YOU MAY DIE or be seriously injured.
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| Smith Rock, a 641-acre park, is located in central Oregon. The rock there is welded tuff, consolidated from molten ash 30 million years ago. I like to describe it as tiny pebbles held together by plaster of paris. Along the Crooked River, in the upper and lower gorge, are basalt cliffs as well. |
| There are over a thousand climbs at Smith Rock, both sport and traditional, up to 600 feet high. Besides having one of the most difficult climbs in the country ('Just Do It' - 5.14c), it also hosts an array of easier and challenging climbs. For example, over 75 three and four star climbs are rated 5.10. |
If you enlarge the photo you will see a climber on the rock.There have been several people that have died or been seriously hurt. This is one of Central Oregons finest for visitors who love to climb. But it also has a beautiful hiking area, which we didn't do this time as it was too cold and we didn't have a permit.
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You mention showing one of your rocks... this puts mine in the shadows for sure.
Watching these climbers is exciting... never mind climbing the rock your self. he views must but something up there.
Thanks for all you comments and visits... I appreciate the time and effort you put in...
Tom
Hello Lilli & Nevada!
Thank you very much for visiting my blog! :) My blog is in french although I’m Turkish and live in Istanbul ... You can use Babelfish for translation to English :)
These Smith Rock photos are really impressives! I have never practised rock climbing, I think I would be a bit scared! :)
Friendly greetings,
They are quite extraordinary rocks....but I would NEVER want to climb on them. SCARY!
Great photos of a no less great rock.
And yes, I did see the climber.
This is an amazing place Lilli I've enjoyed this, thank you!
Amazing scenery especially when enlarged! I saw the climber. I think I'd prefer a simple walking trail on flat ground! lol
I'm not a climber either but I do love to look at beautiful scenery and that definitely qualifies.
I do not think rock climbing would be for me. I prefer flat ground to walk on.
In regards to your comment on my blog: Glad I am not the only one who feels this way about Mr. Linky.
By the way, the pictures of Smith Rock are beautiful.
Impressive, I can see the climber and I see also a large rock in the left upper corner that is almost coming down it seems.
No rock climbing for me sweetie!!LOL...but wonderful pictures!!hughugs
Awesome rocks
Super Photos
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment.
Yes we had a great time in Spain, sun and up to 24°C in the shadow.
24° = 75° Farenheit.
That is beautiful. I think I would rather look at it and admire it, than try to climb it, however.
There's an award for you over at my place .. come and get it
cool rocks!
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