Rooster Rock - South face 2pitch via 5.6 sport Tuesday 6/30 (full - waitlist open)June 30, 2026 Coordinator: Noel Tavan When: Tuesday 6/30/26 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 SE Portland to 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 Signed Up: 3Maximum Allowed: 4 |
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| Team Equipment: Rope, Tag line or 2nd rope, Quickdraws, Trad protection (Nuts and Cams and slings), Anchor material Required Equipment (each participant): Helmet, Harness, Climbing Shoes, Regular shoes, Backpack, Snacks and small bottle of water, ATC+autoblock+locker, PAS, Optional: rappelling gloves, Headlamp! Packing List |
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