PRINT: Rock Climb The Outsiders, Smith Rock

The Outsiders

5.9, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 3 from 787 votes
FA: Ryan Lawson
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (g) Morning Glory 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

A popular but somewhat controversial newer addition to Morning Glory Wall. Placed somewhat tightly between Five Gallon Buckets and Light on the Path, not everyone thought this was a necessary addition to the wall. The moderate grade and fun moves have made it one of the more popular routes in a very heavily used area. Edges, pockets and knobs are all a part of this route. Crux is about 2/3rds up.

Location

On the left side of Morning Glory Wall, just right of 5 Gallon Buckets.

Protection

8 bolts, steel carabiners at anchor

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

The Outsiders is the center line. Left is Five Gallon Buckets, right is Light on the Path.

Five Gallon Buckets is on the left. Climber is at the top of The Outsiders.

Amy on the Outsiders

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Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Peter Franzen
Phoenix, AZ

5.9

I agree that this route is a bit of a squeeze, but being that it roughly doubles the climbing capacity of this very popular wall I think it's a good addition.

Even so, expect there to be a queue for it on busy days. Sep 22, 2008

Mark Gibson
Seattle, WA

The second pitch as you work your way right from Five Gallon. For 5.9 it may feel a bit techy for beginners, and in the sun the holds tend to really sweat so bring your super chalk on hot days. But a nice addition and one more pitch to throw in the mix on the hueco wall. Mar 25, 2009

Kemper Brightman
The Old Pueblo, AZ

5.9

A great alternative to 5 gallon buckets for a warm up, and possibly more fun as well. Dec 28, 2011

cmagee1 Magee

5.9

Honestly loved this climb. Really fun route that seems to follow a pattern of a couple sustained crimpy moves and then a huge jug to rest on. Has a few genuinely cool movements, Id climb this before 5 gallon buckets any day. Jun 12, 2012

marmot marmot
Eugene, OR

5.9

This route was quite fun, moreso then the neighboring 5 Gallon Buckets. Good warm up or cool down. Jul 20, 2013

Sam Carter
Spokane, WA

Fun at the bottom and thoughtful movement at the top, more fun than 5 Gallon Buckets for sure. Mar 1, 2018

Stacie S
Portland, OR

Really fun, loved the crimps and large jugs. Just enough to make you sweat a bit. Mar 2, 2020

Jason Walker

Really fun route. However, it reminded me of one of those routes at the gym that started off fairly easy when it was first set, then had 300 people chalk it up and leave rubber on the holds, making the crux a little unnerving for a 5.9. Jun 10, 2020

Matthew Clawson
Blackheath, New South Wales

hooks were in pretty bad shape on this one, I replaced them with new steel carabiners. I recommend keeping a couple in your pack for situations like these. I purchased mine from team-tough.com/lower-offs Sep 5, 2022