PRINT: Rock Climb Levitate, Smith Rock

Levitate

5.12a, Trad,

Avg: 2.6 from 10 votes
FA: Mark Deffenbaugh, Tyler Kamm, Spring 2004
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (z) Lower Gorge > W Side > (4) Star Wall

Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:

ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!

There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…

Description

Technical and bouldery climbing up the bolted arete(crux) to a rest. Finish up the right-facing dihedral on gear ( 10a ). Best to lead Last Days and then hang draws on the way down. Consider using a long sling and quickdraw on second and third bolt for easier/safer clipping.

Location

This is the climb to the left of last days.

Protection

Gear to 2 inches

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Tyler Kamm sending Levitate.

Meaghan Dishman sending Levitate.

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Vernon Stiefel

5.12a

I really enjoyed this climb; bolt protected bouldery moves down low and stemming - hand jams (#1 or #2 camalot for pro) near the top. May 16, 2006