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Step 1
Climb Broken Top Mountain with a guide for all levels of climbers. Located in the forested regions of Bend, Oregon, Broken Top Mountain can be a good place for new climbers to begin. Timberline Mountain Guides, Inc offer guided climbs.
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Step 2
Take a trip to Smith Rock, a 641-acre park nestled in Central Oregon along the Crooked River Gorge. Smith Rock boasts thousands of climbs for all levels of climbers and various locations to stay or camp. The best times to visit Smith rock are autumn, spring and winter, as temperatures in the summer months can reach 90 degrees and above.
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Step 3
Reach the peak of Mount Hood near Oregon's largest metropolis, Portland. This challenging climb is not for the beginner, so go with the proper equipment. Mount Hood State Park requires that climbers obtain a Wilderness Permit, available at the Timberline Lodge and at all trailheads.
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Step 4
Experience the world atop one of the oldest volcanoes in the Cascade Mountain Range and climb the rocky, rugged summit of Three Fingered Jack. This adventurous climb may be the climax of Oregon rock climbing, but is not for the fainthearted. Many successful climbers have said they literally felt the earth move on top, as the high winds cause the summit to vibrate.
