Rooster Rock is a well-known 180-foot pillar of Columbia River basalt located below the cliffs of Crown Point at the western end of Rooster Rock State Park. The rock was an ancient Indian place of worship and was originally called Woutoulat. This is probably the rock mentioned by Lewis & Clark as their camping place on November 2, 1805. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the modern name is of phallic significance.

Activity Notes

This climb is for exploring different protection strategies for Mazama teams > 6. We will be trying different approaches to protect the climb. The focus will be primarily on safety but we'll be looking at practicality and feasibility. We intend to share our findings with other climb leaders so this is a good opportunity to be a part of that. It's also an opportunity to learn what goes into planning this aspect of a climb. We'll also be optionally testing out a different variation of rigging for a vertical fixed line, combining the personal pro leash and prusik hitch. We will meet at 5:00 pm at Rooster Rock State Park. For those interested in a carpool, meet at the MMC no later than 4:30 pm. Pitch 1 and 2: fixed-line usage: Prusik and personal pro leash. Rappel: long rappel (~50 m) Climber's Skills and Abilities: Climbers Should... Be very comfortable climbing on 5.4 terrain. Know how to use a prusik on a fixed-line. Know how to rappel with a backup. Have a tolerance for ambiguity and experimentation. Feel a desire to be a part of developing methods for the Mazamas. Have no prior commitments on Wednesday afternoon/evening from 4:30 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, 8/14. Gear: Appropriate layers, check weather for conditions (e.g. windy) Harness, helmet Shoes sufficient for climbing 5.4 outdoor rock. Belay/Rappel device w/ autoblock backup Personal Pro leash 4x locking carabiners a few non-locking carabiners Prusik cords headlamp water/snacks  
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 25 miles
Driving Time from Portland 0 hours
General Route Info summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/rooster-rock-columbia-gorge/151864
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Maps Google map https://goo.gl/maps/VNw2Q6omxRv
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