I went here fairly early in the morning for a quick bite for breakfast. I got the strawberry mojito…read moreCBD soda ($6) and a coffee crumble muffin ($3) which was a fairly good price. The person working there that time, Nate, was very friendly and gave us amazing recommendations for what we can make the best use of our trip and for the future. I enjoyed the soda and it was what I needed for the hike I did after that, the Misery Ridge in Smith Rock. The muffin fueled me up, not the best but it was good for the value.

I stood in line for at least ten minutes while the guy was busy assisting customers the gal never…read moreacknowledged me until the very end when she finally asked if she could help me. I said yes, I would like a bag of coffee beans, she looked perplexed and turned away and said to the guy she needs coffee beans. He was still finishing making drinks so she charged my credit card and he finally goes to the back to get the beans comes but then back out and informs me they are out of bags for beans and offered to put in a cup. I was blown away. I was not even offered a free coffee for wasting all of my time. Sorry but I will not be going back. I would have never had a customer stand there that long and after not being able to help them not even offer them a free coffee. Just wow!

Our guides, Paul and Brian, took excellent care of the safety of our Boy Scout Troop and gained the…read moreboys' trust so they could each climb to the top!

Incredible experience with Brian yesterday. He successfully talked us into another, better…read moreobjective, got us all the way up a 5 pitch multipitch climb, and facilitated an awesome experience. In addition to being a genuinely nice and really pleasant person he was a great guide and very proficient climber. We had a memorable day climbing and talking about snacks and it was worth every penny. Ask for Brian when you book. He'll make you have an unforgettable day.

A fun spot for when it's pouring in Smith Rock or you only have a couple of hours to spare…read more They have ropes and bouldering along with some training boards if you're into that. We came for a drop-in while visiting Bend and enjoyed the bouldering and auto-belays. A quarter of the gym was closed due to route-setting but we didn't have issues finding problems to do. They have everything you could desire -- caves, slab, tall, short, vertical etc. There's also tons of hang out areas so you can chill out if your friends still have some gas in the tank. Wifi is also available. We found the staff really friendly and parking easy in the lot out front.

Words can't describe this rock gym. You just have to experience it yourself. Incredible routes,…read moreawesome service, and super nice people. We've climbed rock gyms from Alaska to Arizona. This is hands down the best!

The staff and owner were super helpful. I needed a specialty part for a splitboard. Without it, I…read morewouldn't ride the board. They were kind enough to find the part on a rental board and got my board professionally setup so that I could ride. It saved my trip! A+ service! Highly recommend!

Friendly service! Found what I needed, and was on my way. Needed a pair of snow boots, got a…read moregreat pair of Sorel's

One of the closest climbing areas to the bridge and, by proxy, your car…read more The most notably lines here are: 5-gallon buckets: if you have a friend that climbed at Smith one time...this is likely what they climbed. It's a fun 5.8 sport route. It is extremely crowded. Zebra-Zion: a 5.10a trad multi-pitch linkup. Probably the most fun route at Smith that I've second'd. I don't have the balls for 5.10a trad :-/

We just finished our 4 hours with Cliff the instructor. We were a family of 5- 2 adults and 3 kids…read moreages 13,11,5 This was outstanding! Perfect balance of teaching and autonomy in a very positive manner! Patient and encouraging! We loved this experience and highly rec for all you future climbers! Cliff was amazing!

Thus is an amazing company and the guide Alan we had was knowledgeable, encouraging, and just a…read moregreat human being. This was a great adventure for me and my husband! I will definitely book again.

Located in Smith Rock State Park, this contains a couple super-classic lines:…read more Chouinard's Crack: yes, THAT Chouinard! Test-piece 5.9 trad crack. Super Slab: a sporty, sexy, multi-pitch trad climb. Pitch 2 is contrived and terrible though. Moscow: a un-sexy, blue-collar, no-bolted-anchors, 5.6 trad climb. Crux is an off-width at the top (bring a #4 or you'll be sorry!). I've probably climbed Moscow more times than any other trad route. Most people prefer Super Slab though, you've been warned!

This is a secret little pass that you can use to get to the "other" side of Smith Rock, rather than…read morehiking all the way around the river. If you are not an experienced rock climber: DO NOT ATTEMPT. This can be a harrowing down-climb for non-climbers (and even for many strong rock climbers). I once saw a couple coming down this with a BABY on their back. I couldn't watch.

Depending on your experience level and head-space, this is either an extremely heady "hike" or an…read moreeasy climb. This is 99% a hike, but once you near the summit, you will definitely have to do some rock climbing moves. They are easy moves, easier than anything you'd find in a rock gym, but the rock is a little loose. This is the Oregon Cascades after all, where the mountains feel like they are made out of epoxy and kitty litter! The summit views are tremendous though. Almost all the Oregon Cascades are visible (from N-to-S): Hood, Jefferson, The Three Sisters (this is an excellent place to photograph South Sister), Bachelor, etc. The best views though, are peering right down into the massive summit crater of Broken Top. Bring a wide-angle lens! Expect this to take a full day. I recommend starting EARLY. (before sunrise)

This is one of my favorite mountains to climb, but also one of the more dangerous hikes I have been…read moreon. This mountain looks as if it has blown its top, but according to a couple of geology classes I have taken, the cone at the top has been eroded by glaciers. Which is almost as cool. Another noticeable feature to this mountain is its location compared to the other mountains in the Cascade Range in this area. The Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Thielson are all in the same linear path. But Broken Top is west of this path. What is important about that is that when you get to the top of Broken Top you are actually given a different perspective of the other mountains. You are looking at the Cascade Moutain Range as if you are flying above them. Now if you combine this with the fact that you can drive pretty close to the base of this mountain. You have a pretty awesome combination. There are a couple ridges that you can take to get to the top of Broken Top. I have only been on the southern ridges. From what I am told, this is not the safest path to take. I don't recommend it unless you are an experienced climber. My friends and I took this path because it is the shortest. The downside is that it is fairly steep and does not lead you to officially summit the top. We both had some close calls on this ridge. The terrain is so steep that once you misstep and start sliding you have a really hard time stopping. I had started to slide on this ridge a couple of times and was very lucky to have caught my arm on some rocks before sliding off of a cliff. Next time we will be sure to take the ridge to the north. From what I am told, it is longer but much safer and takes you to the official summit. The hike itself is very beautiful. You start above the treeline somewhat and follow the trailhead. You will find an old canal and some melting glaciers in the summertime. Once you enter the valley you will see that you are inside the bowl of Broken Top. Everyone I have talked to seems to all agree that this reminds you of the video game Halo. As the bowl looks like the giant halo around the planet that you see. From here you will want to pick the ridge you plan on climbing up. I recommend passing on the south ridge and walk around to the north ridge. This trail is located in the three sisters wilderness and it important to remember that help is not close. So you will want to be extra careful. As you may not even have cell coverage. The terrain and the ecology around here are fragile, so you will want to be respectful and travel along durable paths and not leave any trash on the ground. Obey the rules and make safe decisions and you will have a five-star experience. Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this land https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38808 Here is a lin to a map and elevation gain and loss to the different routes https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/broken-top-trail Here are some more summit tips on this mountain http://www.summitpost.org/broken-top/150574