Family Rock Climbing Trips

Spending the day rock climbing outside together, in a beautiful place, challenging yourselves, while supporting and trusting each other makes rock climbing an excellent and memorable family activity.

Share the Adventure

Bring the whole gang for a special family rock climbing vacation! Spending the day climbing outside together, in a beautiful place, challenging yourselves, while supporting and trusting each other makes rock climbing an excellent and memorable family activity.

A dad and two young daughters in climbing gear preparing to rock climb at Smith Rock State Park

Customized Family Climbing

Make the first time on the rocks with the whole family the best it can be! Some of our guides are dads and moms too! We are experienced with youth and families and do an excellent job creating an environment in which kids, parents and grandparents can feel comfortable challenging themselves. Our guides will choose climbs suited to the ages and abilities in your family. It is possible to offer routes for beginners next to more challenging climbs for those who are already experienced. Our goal is to create a rewarding experience for your family by helping to build trust, self confidence, and lasting memories.

Young climber at the top of a route getting ready to rappel to the ground above the Crooked River at Smith Rock

Climbing For All Ages

Humans are natural climbers. We all start out climbing up on furniture, counters, jungle gyms, and trees. Children have a natural ability. For adults it’s often fun just to reconnect with the climber in us all. Our certified guides are trained to create a fun, safe environment for the whole family to enjoy the thrill of outdoor rock climbing while building trust and self confidence. For those with younger children or a shorter time limit, the half day trip is often a suitable time length. If your family wants to allow for more exploring of Smith Rock, and hiking from one climbing area to another, a full day is more appropriate. Join us for an unforgettable rock climbing adventure!

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Three people sitting high up on a cliff overlooking Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River

Trip Details

Book your Smith Rock climbing trip today!

If you still have questions about your rock climbing trip at Smith Rock or any of our climbing programs please do not hesitate to contact us

Phone: 541-318-7170

Email: info@goclimbing.com

Full Day

1 person $350 a day

2 people $200 per person

3 person $145 a day

4 people $115 per person

5+ people $90 per person

A full day can go up to 8 hours. Most people climb 6 to 8 hours. The full day allows for more time to climb and move to different parts of Smith Rock State Park. Some climbing goals will require a full day.

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HALFDAY

1 person $320 a day

2 people $180 per person

3 person $130 a day

4 people $100 per person

5+ people $85 per person

The half-day is designed for those with a limited time commitment, families and younger children. Half days run 4 hrs and we climb at one of the more easily accessible areas in the park to best maximize time on the rock. The curriculum may include basic knots, belaying, movement technique and lots of time on the rock!

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Climbing gear

All necessary rock climbing equipment is included. We will provide climbing shoes, harness and helmet at no additional charge. Let us know your gear needs upon reservation. You are welcome to bring your personal climbing gear if you prefer.

Physical ability

We welcome all experience levels. No previous climbing experience or special training is required to enjoy a fun, rock climbing experience. Rock climbing is more balance, footwork, leg strength and less emphasis on upper body strength. If it is your first time rock climbing, you need only a general level of fitness similar for any outdoor activity:

Comfortable, confident hiking on trails and uneven terrain
Comfortable in high desert climate outside for 4-8 hrs
We will choose appropriate climbs to suit your needs and ability.

Start times

We do not have set start times. With the half day you choose your 4 hour window. For the full day you decide on a start time with a full day of climbing in mind. Our days start as early as 7:00 am and we can climb until sunset.

Meet up location

You will meet your climbing guide at Smith Rock State Park. You will receive a tour confirmation email and guide check-in call the evening prior to confirm the exact meeting location details.

Guide Contact

Your guide will contact you by cell phone the evening prior to your climbing date to go over details; confirm meet up location and time, review your climbing goals, get gear needs or any information specific to your trip.

What to bring

Bring water (2 liters minimum each person for hot summer days). Water bottles can be filled at the parking area of Smith Rock State Park.
A hearty sack lunch and packable snacks.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and perhaps a sun hat.
A backpack; large enough to include, water, lunch, snacks, as well as personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet). If you do not have a suitable backpack, we can provide one. Let your guide know ahead of time.
Extra clothing in case of colder weather. (see below for details).

What to wear

Dress for the season and forecasted weather. Wear clothing appropriate for being active outdoors.
Shorts, tights, loose fitting pants, or sweatpants are appropriate.
Top: T-shirt, sport top. Extra long sleeve layers even in the summer, the shade in the mornings can be cool.
Rugged outdoor footwear is recommended such as hiking shoes or tennis shoes. Open toed shoes and sandals are not advised.

Smith Rock State Park Entrance Fee

Smith Rock State Park Entrance Fee a $5.00 parking pass is required and can be bought at one of the credit card self pay kiosks. The kiosk accepts cash and credit cards. An annual Oregon State Park pass works as well.