Viento Wall Rock Climbing

This cliff offers well-protected sport routes on steep and blocky fractured basalt. The style of the main wall is cryptic, full-body, and beta-intensive, reminiscent of Rifle or Jailhouse. The thuggy, gymnastic climbing offers a nice contrast/compliment to the thin technical lines of Smith Rock or Broughton. The walls further to the right climb like a moderate version of The Rat Cave. Currently routes range from 5.10b to 5.13d, with a high concentration in the 12+ to 13+ range on the main wall. Several equipped projects may reach into the 5.14 range.

The crag is primarily north facing and stays shaded for the majority of the day. Large roofs above the main wall make rainfall a non-issue for the steeper lines. Winter gets prohibitively cold, but climbing is possible the rest of the year. Breezey summer mornings can be very pleasant, even when it's 90 degrees in the parking lot. Spring can see some seepage.

While the route quality can be excellent, the rock quality can be very chossy. Always beware breaking holds and loose rock.

***It is highly recommended to wear a helmet, especially on the belay.***

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