Rooster Rock - South face 2pitch via 5.6 sport Wednesday 6/24 (full waitlist open)

When: Wednesdsay 6/24/26 5pm-9pm

What: Rooster Rock is a well-known 180-foot pillar of Columbia River basalt located below the cliffs of Crown Point at the western end of Rooster Rock State Park. The rock was an ancient Indian place of worship and was originally called Woutoulat. This is probably the rock mentioned by Lewis & Clark as their camping place on November 2, 1805. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the modern name is of phallic significance.

2-pitch multipitch climb. 1st pitch 5.6 sport. 2nd pitch 5.4 Trad.

We will do one long double length rappel. Approach is about 0.5mi.

Where: Plan is to meet in Gresham near Trimet Ride and Share at 5:00 pm. Then carpool to Rooster State Park. We can grab food afterwards if there is interest.

Who: Must be comfortable climbing outside and rappelling. Let me know if you know how to lead belay. Climb school students and folks who have attended the AA meetings (i.e. Belay and Rappel lecture). If you are interested, send me your climbing resume at noel.tavan@gmail.com