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Routes Sorted
L to R R to L Alpha
Evolution Theory 
Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose (aka Freedom) 
Lost in Space 
Season's Change 
Sky Chimney 
Sky Ridge 
Struggle Within, The 
White Satin 
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Northeast Face 


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Description 

Northeast Face of Smith Rock Group, including Sky Ridge, White Satin, etc.


Getting There 

To arrive at the NE Face, walk along the river trail past the main climbing areas, head up toward Asterisk Pass, then drop left for White Satin, up to the ridge for Sky Ridge (Class II-IV)


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Northeast Face:
Sky Chimney   5.7     Trad   
Sky Ridge   5.8 R     Trad, 3 pitches, 200 feet, Grade II   
White Satin   5.9     Trad, 3 pitches   
Lost in Space   5.10b     Sport, 4 pitches, 400 feet, Grade II   
Season's Change   5.11b     Sport, 6 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III   
The Struggle Within   5.11d     Sport, 4 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II   
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Featured Route For Northeast Face
Top of the third pitch.

The Struggle Within 5.11d  OR : Smith Rock : ... : Northeast Face
Sometimes technical, sometimes powerful, this long and involved route is an exhilarating experience. The Struggle Within has great position, cool cruxes, requires power and endurance, has good protection, and has surprisingly good rock. It is composed of four pitches. All bolt recommendations are approximate:Pitch 1 (5.11a, 11 bolts + anchors). A mix of 5.9 to 5.10 stemming, laybacking, edging, etc. leads to a crux traverse to the left. Sequential enough that I had to downclimb out of my de...[more]   Browse More Classics in OR