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Tyrolean Traverse from the Diving Board on the Smith Rock Summit Plateau to the Monkey's Mouth Cave,
then a short five seven aerie climb from the Monkey's Mouth to the Nose Block,
a climb to the Top, rappel to the Nose Block and a free hanging rappel to the base (black rope bag).

Getting used to the exposure on the Diving Board

Tied in!

Looking west toward the Oregon Cascades across the farms surrounding Smith Rock State Park

Photo Op

All images on this page Copyright© 2002-2010 by Robert Speik. All Rights Reserved.
Photo credit to Bob Speik using a 4 ounce, $14.00, Ansco Pix Plastic Panoramic camera, great for traditional mountaineering!

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  EXPERIENCE REPORTS - SMITH ROCK
Smith Rock - WARNING - top rope belay error
Smith Rock - inadequate top rope belay
Smith Rock - climber injured on the approach
Smith Rock - WARNING - belayer drops climber off the end of the top rope
Smith Rock - novice sport climber injured
Smith Rock - fall on rock, protection pulled out
Smith Rock - fall on rock - poor position, inadequate protection
Smith Rock - pulled rock off - fall on rock, failure to test holds, exceeding abilities
Smith Rock - belay failure, fatal fall on rock

  TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Who were the notorious Vulgarians?
How was top rope climbing practiced in the 1970s?
What is a Willans sit harness?
What is a dulfersitz rappel?
How do I self-belay a rappel?