The Smith Rock Craggin' Classic is Back for 2021!
September 7, 2021
Image courtesy of the AAC Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic
After a one-year hiatus, the American Alpine Club’s Annual Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic is back with their 3-day “celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s climbing and climbers” the weekend of October 1-3. With a full line-up of clinics taught by professional climbers and local guides from Chockstone Climbing Guides, plus presentations by EDELRID athlete Tommy Caldwell and Yosemite young buck Jordan Cannon, it’s just a short walk from on-site camping and down into the park. And if you’re dying to hear all about the climbing history at Smith Rock from the guy who had just a bit to do with it, join our own Alan Watts on his Smith Climbing History Walking Tour on Saturday morning.
Craggin’ attendees can score free beer from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. and Montucky Cold Snacks, grab tasty meals from the local food truck "The Bob", peruse the silent auction and raffle for incredible deals on top-end gear, enjoy free Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts provided by Climbers for Christ and give back by helping out with donations for trail maintenance equipment for Smith Rock State Park and participate in a Trash Dash sponsored by Tuesdays for Trash!
Image courtesy of the AAC Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic
Image courtesy of the AAC Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic
Image courtesy of the AAC Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic
Image courtesy of the AAC Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic
And if you need to find time to absorb it all, attend one or both of the Saturday and Sunday Sunrise Yoga sessions, then kick back and learn to DIY a rug from some of your old ropes with Kristin Gloystein.
Craggin’ Classic Covid Policy
Your health and that of the communities who host the Craggin’s is the number one concern of the AAC. They continue to monitor the situation daily and will provide any updates as guidelines evolve. Check the CDC’s recommendations for your area by clicking here and the Craggin’ Classic Covid policy by clicking here.
PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test (results received no more than 48 hours in advance of the event) will be required to enter all Craggin’ Classics.
