Smith Rock

Artist and climber, Doug Lloyd, has a distinct vision to pair expressive imagery with the prominent rock features of America’s most respected climbing sites. He will travel to 12 climbing areas, study the ancient art and iconography of the region and then create his artistic interpretation at the site of… Read the rest

With the arrival of a new decade, it’s inevitable to recall upon past trends, history and style. While some decades come and go, others remain legendary; like the ’80s. Ah yes, the 1980′s, when butt rock ruled the radio and the youth in revolt ripped around town in cherry-red Camaros… Read the rest

I took a trip out to Smith Rock this weekend to catch some sun and get my climbing fix. To my surprise (and many others as well) Sassy the Sustainable Sasquatch was out there testing his vertical capabilities. Here’s some of the footage I captured, including a big whipper Sassy… Read the rest

This month we’re looking for photos that inspire people to protect our precious waterways and we think this photo,  taken by Sara Porterfield, does just that. A tributary of the Deschutes River, the Crooked River passes through Oregon’s most popular climbing destination, Smith Rock. Definitely a place worth protecting!
Sara… Read the rest