Climber Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Plotting Smith Rock Mass Shooting
The Oregon resident planned the attack two years ago at the area’s Craggin’ Classic event.
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Kyle Higby Frees Smith Rock’s Longest-Running Project
Sport climbing legend Alan Watts bolted the route 36 years ago—for a TV show. In June, an unknown dirtbag finally proved it was possible.
Weekend Whipper: “Oh My God… *high pitched* AGHHH!”
This week’s whippee went for a pretty massive ride.
The Place Where Murder and Climbing Meet
Musings on the state of our sport after a failed mass shooting at the Smith Rock Craggin' Classic
Portland Man Arrested, Accused of Planning to Kill Multiple Climbers
Although the authorities would not confirm the exact location of the planned attack, it likely would have occurred in Smith Rock during this weekend’s Craggin’ Classic.
How Anna Hazelnutt Went From Being Terrified on a Rope to Sending R-rated Lines
Hint: She loves being uncomfortable.
How Not To Expect Too Much Of Yourself And Succeed
How having too much of an agenda hurts your climbing (but not having one does too)
Meet the Man Who’s Out to Change Climbing Podcasts
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Smith Rock State Park Expanding to Include the Lower Gorge
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Photo Gallery: Onsight—5 Climbing Photo Highlights (June 2019 Edition)
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Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition: Room to Grow
The following essay was a winner in the 2018 Ten Sleep Climbing Festival Writing Competition—the theme was Think Globally, Act Locally.
Dust, Sweat, and Tears at Smith Rock
A firsthand look at the little-understood art of establishing new sport climbs.
Uncut Footage: Adam Ondra Onsights Just Do It (5.14c), With Commentary
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Adam Ondra Onsights Smith Rock's Just Do It (5.14c)
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Generation 5.16: Drew Ruana
Age 18 / Redmond, Washington
Pioneering Smith Rock: Alan Watts and the Birth of US Sport Climbing
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Totality: Capturing Climbing During the Solar Eclipse
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Photo Gallery: Honnold, Caprez, Siegrist
Flash—Our monthly climbing photo gallery
Thanks, Volcanoes: Exploring Oregon Climbing
Magma formed Oregon’s climbing before it was cool
The Photo Annual 2016: 10 Incredible Climbing Photos
Find inspiration from the best climbing photography from around the world.
Beating the Summer Heat on Hard Smith Rock Classics
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Drew Ruana on Scarface (5.14a), Smith Rock, OR
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Smith Rock Climbing School
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