Rock Climbing

Smith Rock State Park, near Redmond in central Oregon, is a rock-climbing mecca of international renown, and many climbers claim that sport climbing got its American start here. Smith Rock abounds in climbing routes, some of which are among the toughest in the world. If you're a serious climber, pick up a copy of Alan Watts's Climber's Guide to Smith Rock (Chockstone Press, 1992), an exhaustive guide to the many climbing routes here. On the Web, check out www.smithrock.com.