What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area A half day of rock climbing with a guide All technical climbing gear What’s not included: Transportation Accommodations Food and snacks Permit (Washington Discovery Pass required – $11.50 day use)

How fit do I need to be?

If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go! Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

What if I’ve never climbed before?

Beacon Rock has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize your outing to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun! For intermediate to advanced climbers, Beacon Rock has loads of routes to spend a few hours on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

What about required equipment?

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need: Helmet Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag Ropes Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.) Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag) Water bottle Food you can eat on-the-go Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Sunglasses Rock shoes Camera — optional Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: The maximum client-to-guide ratio is 2:1. Costs per person decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family! Climbing days in Beacon Rock State Park can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has climbers under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Beacon Rock, most people fly into Portland International Airport, just under an hour away. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

Safety measures in Washington

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

Beacon Rock State Park | Washington

Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing on Beacon Rock

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Duration

1 day

Season

The northwest corner is open to climbing year round

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Things to know

Beacon Rock State Park on the north shore of the Columbia River in Washington is a hidden gem of multi-pitch and alpine-like climbing just 45 minutes from Portland! The rock feature rises over 800’ above the river, and offers a wide variety of climbing from hard crack climbing pitches to long moderate routes that feel like they belong deep in the North Cascades. There is a trail along Beacon Rock that makes it accessible for climbers and hikers alike. A series of platforms and stairs makes descending the rock very simple and very easy for everyone. The SE Corner (5.7, 6 pitched) is a classic route that is a must-do climb for any local climber, or any adventurer coming through the Pacific Northwest on a climbing trip. Other climbs include Dod’s Jam (5.10c), Free For All (5.8), Free For Some (5.11a), Blownout (5.10a), and Pipeline (5.11b).

Adventure highlights

Plenty of solid and steep lines on a lone 850′ basalt monolith
Easy and interesting descent with elaborate stainless steel “trail”
Long, thin crack routes overlooking the Columbia River

Itinerary

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Explore the various multi-pitch lines that Beacon Rock State Park offers with a professional and experienced guide! Spend a few hours on the rock and let your guide take you to the best spots, making sure you have fun. No matter how much experience and skill you have, there are many routes for all levels. Put more experience under your belt and conquer a six-pitched climb. Enjoy the wonderful views over the Colorado River before you descend, either the traditional way or by a series of stairs.

Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing on Beacon Rock

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Meet your guides

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Mick Pearson

AMGA Rock and Alpine Guide

Mick has traveled the world over in search of the perfect mountain experience. After working for years under other companies’ ethos and philosophies, nothing quite fit with his personal convictions and passions. So in 2006, he set out on his own to make his vision of the holistic mountain experience a reality for anyone who shared his passion for the outdoors. Mick is an AMGA certified Rock and Alpine Guide, SPI Program Provider, AMGA Instructor Team Member, LNT Master trainer, a Wilderness First Responder, a certified Level 3 Avalanche graduate, an instructor for the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education, and also speaks Spanish and a little Swahili.

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Kaf Adventures

Kaf Adventures is a small company run with passion, experience, compassion, and dedication that gives individual attention to all their clients. They are committed to learning through experience, and creating an experience that fosters growth and human change. Kaf Adventures has a desire to create a community that cultivates responsible, conscientious outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Their guides are the best people, mountaineers, teachers, and ambassadors of mountain culture anywhere!

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - A half day of rock climbing with a guide
  - All technical climbing gear
What’s not included:
- - Transportation
  - Accommodations
  - Food and snacks
  - Permit (Washington Discovery Pass required – $11.50 day use)
If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go! Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
Beacon Rock has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize your outing to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

For intermediate to advanced climbers, Beacon Rock has loads of routes to spend a few hours on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
- - Helmet
  - Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
  - Ropes
  - Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
  - Water bottle
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Sunglasses
  - Rock shoes
  - Camera — optional
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
- - The maximum client-to-guide ratio is 2:1.
  - Costs per person decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family!
Climbing days in Beacon Rock State Park can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Beacon Rock, most people fly into Portland International Airport, just under an hour away. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If canceled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If canceled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.