FREE SHOE RENTALS FOR FIRST TIMERS!
Gym To Crag - Bouldering
Join us on an unforgettable outdoor climbing adventure! All humans are welcome, from beginner climbers to advanced ones. Our experienced instructors will take you to some of the most beautiful and challenging bouldering locations in the area. Meet us out at the Crag to put your gym skills to the test on real rock! We will meet at The Crag (Parking fees may apply) and spend the day bouldering with instruction and get you on the challenges you want to climb! Don't have your own gear? No problem. We can supply shoes, chalk, and crash pads! Thanks to our sponsors, ZIGZAG Climbing!
Gym to Crag - Ropes
"Gym to Crag - Ropes" is perfect for families or gym climbers looking to venture into the wonderful world of outdoor rock climbing! This program introduces climbers to top rope climbing and belay skills and can be easily catered to your individual needs. It's the best choice for climbers who crave more guidance and instruction as they make the move to outdoor rock climbing. Don't have your own gear? No problem, we provide the gear for your climb at The Jug Rock Gym. Invite your friends and book your outdoor session today!
Climbing Clinics
Hire a Guide for your next adventure! Guided Climbs can be customized to your individual needs, or try our one of our climbing clinics!
The Lead Climbing Clinic is designed to teach climbers the essential techniques required to safely and effectively lead sport routes, place draws with confidence, and build solid anchors. This program is geared towards climbers who already have some experience climbing, or climbers looking to get back into climbing and want a refresher. Our guides will teach you how to inspect and utilize your gear, giving you the confidence to pursue your own adventure.
The Trad Climbing Clinic is designed to teach climbers the essential techniques required to safely and effectively lead traditional routes, place gear with confidence, and build solid anchors. This program is geared towards climbers who already have some experience climbing and want to build confidence with their own traditional gear. Transition from sport climbing to traditional climbing with a focus on self-sufficiency and critical decision-making. Helmets, climbing shoes, harnesses, and ropes included. Bring your own Trad gear and draws for training
Meet your guides!
Dearric
Dearric is and AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor, and The Jug Rock Gym's Head Guide. Dearric has been guiding for over a decade and established many new routes at Smith Rock State Park. He is passionate about Rock Climbing, and loves to share that passion with others.
Philip
Philip, the Owner and Co-Founder of The Jug Rock Gym, is an AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor. Originally from Cape Cod Massachusetts, his passion for Rock Climbing started at 17, when he was randomly invited bouldering outside for the first time. Since then, he has explored different Gyms and Crags around the World as a Marine Engineer. In 2019 he moved to Central Oregon, became an Oregon State Park Ranger, and fell in love with Smith Rock State Park. In 2023 Philip and co-founder opened The Jug Rock Gym and have been sharing their passion for rock climbing with anyone who wants to learn ever since!
Sponsored by
