Chock full of thousands of routes at every grade, there’s no better place to learn to climb or to hone your craft than Smith Rock. Whether you’re looking to try rock climbing for the very first time, explore some classic routes, or gain the skills to take your climbing to the next level.
With sport, traditional, and even aid-climbing classics of all shapes and sizes, there’s a wealth of climbing opportunities just a short walk from the parking lot. (Hint: with over 200 days of sun a year, there’s always dry rock to be found at Smith.)
Rugged cliffs, deep canyons, and the winding Crooked River make this iconic destination a diverse playground of climbing experiences—from low angle routes for beginners to challenging overhangs for seasoned climbers. The combination of classic single-pitch and multi-pitch routes, not to mention the striking scenery, makes climbing at Smith Rock an absolute must.
Save your spot now—join She Moves Mountains for a long weekend of climbing at Smith Rock!
Smith Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat
- Regular price
- $1,650.00 USD
- Sale price
- $1,650.00 USD
- Regular price
Hire a guide!
Dates don't work for you or want a more personal experience? Hire a guide for an individualized class! Contact us to learn more.
Hire a guide!
Dates don't work for you or want a more personal experience? Hire a guide for an individualized class! Contact us to learn more.
What's Included & Not Included
What's Included & Not Included
Included:
- All rock climbing gear.
- Three 7-hour climbing sessions.
- Afternoon yoga classes.
- All meals including Friday breakfast through Sunday lunch and snacks on Thursday night.
- Beer and Bandit Wine.
- 3 nights accommodation.
- Transportation to and from Smith Rock.
Not Included:
- Gratuities to guides. We recommend between 15-25% depending on your experience.
- Trip protection. No one ever plans to get injured, sick, or have a family emergency the week before a vacation but it happens. Trip protection will allow you to cancel outside of our cancellation window and receive a full or partial refund.
- Camping equipment (for our camping option).
Optional
Optional
- Airport transfer (only available to/from Redmond Airport). We recommend working with Enviro Shuttle who can provide airport transportation for $38 to and from our accommodations. We are able to have one of our guides pick you up and drop you off for an additional fee, so long as you are arriving Thursday before 5pm and departing Sunday at least two hours after the retreat ends so we have time to get you to the airport.
- Extra night of lodging.
- Extra day of guided climbing (Please see our Hire a Guide page for pricing).
Cancellation & Trip Insurance
Cancellation & Trip Insurance
We have a very strict cancellation policy. We recommend purchasing trip protection to protect your investment.
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Climbing
Guided climbing and instruction are available for climbers of all skill levels, from first-time beginners to intermediate and advanced climbers. All of our guides are trained through the American Mountain Guide Association and are experts at finding the right climbs for you. In order to make sure everyone gets exactly what they need, we will have four to five guides who will take small climbing groups out to focus on intro instruction designed for those who have never climbed before, intermediate instruction for climbers wanting to climb in the 5.5-5.9 range (best for those who have some experience, but perhaps have never climbed outside), and advanced (for climbers wanting to join our guides on more difficult routes). We do allow lead climbing but have strict requirements for doing so. Please read our FAQ at the bottom of this page to learn more.
Lodging & Camping
We will be hosting our retreat at a private home located 10 minutes from Smith Rock State Park and 30 minutes from Bend, Oregon. Participants can choose from private rooms, shared rooms, glamping, or camping options.
Climbing & Yoga Retreats
Yoga is one of the most accessible ways to improve at rock climbing. It increases flexibility, builds strength, promotes balance, and helps calm the mind. We will be offering an hour and a half yoga class after climbing Friday and Saturday. All yoga instructors we partner with are familiar with climbing and will focus on a practice designed to restore and bring balance to the body after a full day on rock.
Meals
We love to eat! And we love supporting local businesses. At each retreat we work with local restaurants to offer the best tasting food Bend has to offer - and Bend has a whole lot to offer. From Indian food from Taj Palace, pizza from Jackson's corner, or tacos from El Sancho we will make sure you're well fed with our city's best. And don't worry, we can accommodate those with food restrictions*. We provide a simple breakfast of bagels and cream cheese (GF and vegan options provided), eggs, grain free granola, yogurt, fruit, and nuts. For lunch we will be making sandwiches and provide a variety of snacks and bars.
Weather
Located in the high desert of Central Oregon, Smith Rock is a great place to climb year round. It has it's own micro-climate and will often be a few degrees warmer than the surrounding area. It can be 30 degrees out and you'll find locals climbing in sports bras and tank tops. We joke that it's a solarium. Winter can be perfect if the sun is shining, but spring and fall is when Smith shines. Early April we may get some opportunities to climb in the sun, but by late April/early May we will most likely be chasing the shade. April and May each average three days of rain. So unless we are unlucky you can expect temperatures from 60 to 70 degrees and climbing in morning sun and afternoon shade.
Example Schedule
Day 1
Happy hour check-ins, mingling, and introductions.
Day 2
Enjoy a healthy breakfast before leaving our campsite to go climb at Smith. Climb alll day, stretch out the body and mind with some yoga, then relax into dinner and a campfire
Day 3
Similar to yesterday, we'll enjoy a nice breakfast before heading out for another beautiful day of climbing. We'll cap things off with another yoga session and a healthy dinner around the campfire. (Those who will not be staying an extra night will need to pack up and check out before we leave to climb.)
Day 4
Our last day together includes yet another healthy breakfast and a full day of sweet Smith Rock climbing. Following our day on rock, we'll head back to the homestead to enjoy some snacks and say our goodbyes.
FAQs
Age & Physical Requirements
- Ability to hike three miles over. varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack.
- Ability to do 5 sets of 10 squats.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Travel Information
- We recommend flying into the Redmond Airport. It's a small airport located 20 minutes from Smith Rock and about 15 minutes from our accommodations.
- We are located about three hours southeast of Portland.
How many participants come by themselves?
The majority of women come to our clinics alone - somewhere around 95%. If you are hesitating to join because you would be coming solo, please know that we expect a majority of our participants to be joining by themselves, seeking community.
I'm an advanced climber. Will I be able to lead climb?
Due to the nature of this event and climbing in the mountains, we do not allow participants to lead on this trip. As a company policy, we do not permit climbers to lead without a guide on a rope next to them which is not possible while we are in the mountains.
During our crag days will spend our time focusing on learning and building multi-pitch skills and clients will not have the opportunity to lead climb.
What is the average age of the women who attend?
We generally have a wide range of ages at our retreats. The average tends to fall anywhere between the ages of 26 to 45. But we have had quite a few women in their 60's join as well. It really is up to the attitude and physical ability of the participant.
I've never climbed before, can I come?
ABSOLUTELY. We will have at least 4 instructors at the retreat so that we can accommodate a wide range of abilities. In fact, teaching people the basics of rock climbing is what we do best. The entire ethos of She Moves Mountains guiding is to remember what it felt like to try climbing for the first time. It's intimidating, but we will be with you ever step of the way.
What happens if it rains or the weather is poor?
All of our retreats are rain or snow or smoke or shine. We do our best to choose dates where this won't be an issue, but it's always a possibility. Even more so with the changing climate. If poor weather occurs we will propose alternative activities such as movement skills at the climbing gym, technical skills lessons such as anchor building or multi-pitch clinics, or hiking.
If poor weather will ruin your experience we suggest that you purchase "cancel for any reason" trip protection as we will not be providing any refunds due to weather related issues.
I am plus sized. Am I able to climb?
We aren't experts in this area as this is not the lived experience of our current instructor team. But we want you here and we are committed to making your experience a positive one.
If you can:
• Hike three miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack
• Do 20 squats
• Have good balance
• And maintain a positive attitude
CLIMBING IS FOR YOU!
Currently the most limiting factor is the ability to fit into a harness. We have harnesses that can accommodate up to a 56inch waist. We are looking into getting a fleet of fully adjustable harnesses before next season starts.
If you want to learn more from plus sized climbers I highly recommend looking into Climb Big. Climb Big is an organization with a mission to "Make climbing more accessible for fat folx."
Can I bring my pet?
We know you love your fur babies but unfortunately, we cannot allow pets on any of our group trips or clinics.
Can people with food allergies join?
People with food allergies are absolutely welcome to join us at our program! We have food options that are vegan, gluten free, lactose free. Of course, if it would make you more comfortable, you are also welcome to pack your own meals.
Are payment plans available?
Yes we have 2 types of payment options: Please visit our Payment Plans page for more information.
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