PRINT: Rock Climb Hippos on Ice, Smith Rock

Hippos on Ice

5.10b, Sport,

Avg: 1.1 from 10 votes
FA: Cecil Colley, Gary Gallagher, Tim Olson, Winter 1990.
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (f) Cocaine Gully

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

This route will never get popular. The moves are forgettable pockets and nubbins on less than stellar rock with some distance between bolts. If you climb at the grade, your probably somewhere else.

Location

Second route left of the 3rd class water groove on the left wall of cocain gully.

Protection

3 bolts anchors w/ chains.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Dan Bookless
Bend, OR

5.10b PG13

This thing actually has some very enjoyable movement with nice pockets and jugs. 10b if you traverse in from the Right; prolly like 11+ if you climb directly off the ground on the bolt line. exciting finish, don't fall. Feb 23, 2024

E MuuD

If you're looking to tick everything in the gully then I guess you gotta do this but... ish... May 21, 2025