Group Rock Climbing Tours

Group climbing tours and classes for reunions, school groups, youth camps, sports teams, scout troops, corporate team building and more

Rock formations, basalt columns, and desert terrain surrounding the Crooked River at Smith Rock State Park

Experience Adventure Together: Custom Group Trips

Corporate team rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park
  • Chockstone Climbing Guides offers a wide variety of custom rock climbing programs for facilitated groups. Having run guided trips in Smith Rock State Park for nearly 25 years, we use our extensive knowledge of the area to find the perfect route for your group and goals.
  • We can design one to three day outings or a progression of outings/activities over time.
  • Certified Smith Rock guides and instructors experienced in working with all ages and a broad base of programing goals,  experiential learning and therapeutic models.
  • Customized itineraries to suit your needs and goals and maintain a safe, supportive environment for learning.
  • We maintain a low client to guide ratio to ensure attention and quality; 5 climbers / 1 guide

There are some experiences and lessons that simply can’t be gained in the classroom or workplace. Rock climbing can be a great teaching tool for personal growth, as well as a fun activity to foster positive self-confidence, trust, teamwork, expanding comfort zones, practicing challenge by choice, and general physical health.

Our group rock climbing tours are perfect for family reunions, school trips, climbing clubs, corporate retreats, team bonding, youth camps, sports teams, and more! Great for beginners and advanced climbers alike, our group trips are aimed at ensuring every member of your group has a positive experience.

Boy scout youth climber climbing a route at Smith Rock above the Crooked River

Youth Climbing for Scouts, Schools, & Sports Teams

Looking for the best team bonding activity for your sports team, scout troop, or youth group? Outdoor rock climbing provides the perfect opportunity for promoting teamwork, bonding, confidence-building, and personal growth.

Our guides have worked with BSA and GSA troops from all over the northwest since 1999. We can give the opportunity to learn, practice and test the skills necessary to fulfill the criteria of the Climbing Merit Badge.

We've seen firsthand how the challenge and thrill of group rock climbing can strengthen relationships and boost team spirit for youth groups of all kinds. For those that have mastered the basic skills, we can offer more advanced climbing skills curriculum, guided trips, and challenging climbing routes.


Two belayers watching climbers ascend a steep rock face for a team building event at Smith Rock State Park

Professional Development and Team Building

Share a memorable, fun, bonding experience that you can bring back to the workplace. Rock climbing can be a great activity to stimulate individual challenge and analyze and shape how we work together as a team or group. Getting out of the everyday work environment can be an insightful tool, offering a new perspective on problem solving and relationships. We can tailor your climbing day to your group and facilitate activities that support your companies’ goals and needs.

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A group of climbers in helmets smile with their arms around each other with rock formations at Smith Rock in the background

Trip Details

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

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.

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!
Climbing gear
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All necessary climbing gear 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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.

Testimonials

Hear from our satisfied clients who've taken their love for the outdoors to new heights with our Smith Rock climbing trips! 

Unforgettable Experience

“Our guide Patrick was incredible and made the experience unforgettable. We will definitely use them again when we go!”

Such a fabulous experience

“Jim and Sean were excellent, friendly, safe and knowledgeable guides who accommodated our group that varied in age from 8-51. Highly recommend them!”

An AMAZING experience with Chockstone! Wish I could give them 50 stars!

“We booked a trip for 12 of various beginner levels and had an awesome day. They also offer advice on how to get up the rock and cheer us on when we needed it.”

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Our AMGA Accreditation helps assure our clients receive the highest professional standards in our industry.
Our AMGA Accreditation helps assure our clients receive the highest professional standards in our industry.