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Chockstone Climbing Guides, Smith Rock Oregon Home Page

Chockstone Climbing Guides offers the widest range of climbing services available at Smith Rock State Park. We are a guide owned and guide managed American Mountain Guides Association Accredited Guide Service. Our staff provides personal, professional and customized rock climbing instruction and guiding services for all ages and abilities. From the first time rock climber to those breaking into advanced rock climbing skills or professional instructor training, Chockstone Guides provide the highest quality service for their clients. We maintain low client/guide ratios to maximize the attention that each individual deserves. Our rock-climbing instructors and guides hold personal certification or training through the AMGA and all have wilderness medical training and certification. As teachers, our guides are committed professionals. Through our instructional expertise, dedication to your safety and enthusiasm for climbing, Chockstone Climbing Guides can help you reach new heights.


Smith Rock State Park is located in the high desert of Central Oregon. Ponderosa pines, Juniper and Sage line the Crooked River, surrounding the colorful cliffs and towers of Smith Rock creating an exceptional setting for climbing. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of sport climbing in the United States, with over 1,000 quality routes, Smith Rock draws climbers time and again to this a world-class climbing destination. With the combination of Smith Rock and Chockstone Climbing Guides you are sure to have a rewarding and memorable Central Oregon adventure.

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