About Chockstone Climbing Guides
Chockstone Climbing Guides is an AMGA-accredited guide service based in Bend that specialises in rock climbing instruction and guided ascents at Smith Rock State Park — widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of American sport climbing. Their certified guides have been getting climbers to the top since 1983, building a reputation for safe, professional, and genuinely fun experiences on world-class rock.
They offer private guided day trips, multi-pitch trad and sport climbing, family-friendly introductory sessions, and multi-day climbing camps for adults and youth. Routes range from beginner-friendly slab climbs to challenging overhanging sport lines on Smith Rock's iconic tuff columns. All technical gear — harnesses, helmets, shoes, ropes — is provided, so first-timers can show up with nothing but closed-toe shoes and water.
What distinguishes Chockstone is their commitment to education alongside adventure. Guides teach real climbing skills — footwork, belaying, anchor building — not just top-rope tourism. Their inclusivity pledge and youth programs have made climbing accessible to a broader audience, and their local knowledge of Smith Rock's 1,800+ routes means they always find the right climb for the right client.
