Basic Rock Climbing Course – Madrone Wall

Location: Madrone Wall Park, near Damascus, Oregon

Date: Saturday, October 25

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

This is a beginner-friendly climbing course, intended for people who have never climbed before. During the day, we’ll:

• Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing: safety, knots, belaying, use of harness and helmet
• Practice on easy routes under supervision
• Rotate between small groups to give individual attention
• Use all safety gear provided by Loco por la Aventura
• Encourage community, confidence, and connection through the outdoors

Address: 19485 SE Highway 224, Damascus, OR

• From Portland, take Highway 224 / Clackamas River Highway heading southeast toward Carver / Damascus
• The road to the crag is off Hwy 224 just past 197th Avenue
• Look for the parking area and a yellow gate (access road)
• If the gate is closed, the park may be closed
• There are about 20 parking spots in the lot
• Parking along the access road or Hwy 224 is prohibited
• If the lot is full, overflow parking options exist (e.g., Barton Park, Carver Boat Ramp)
• There is also a TriMet bus stop (#30) on Hwy 224 near the park access road

This course will be offered bilingually (English & Spanish), so everyone feels comfortable learning and asking questions.

• Aníbal Rocheta – Professional mountaineer & climbing guide with over 20 years of experience in the U.S. and Latin America.
• Mafe Gonzales – Bilingual outdoor leader dedicated to making climbing accessible and inclusive for the Latino community.

• Daily parking fee: $6 (for vehicle passes) at Madrone Wall Park
• Some sources say the daily parking fee has been $8 in the past
• Check for updates with Clackamas County Parks before the event
• The park is seasonally open (closed in part of the year due to peregrine falcon nesting)

Please bring:

• Comfortable, flexible clothing (activewear)
• Athletic shoes or light hiking shoes (closed-toe)
• Water / hydration (enough for a few hours)
• Sunscreen & lip balm
• Hat, sunglasses
• Small snacks (nuts, energy bars)
• A small backpack
• (Optional) Light gloves for belaying
• (Optional) Extra layers (windbreaker, fleece) if the weather changes

No specialized climbing gear is required — we’ll provide the harnesses, helmets, ropes, and other safety equipment.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Boring, Workshops in Boring.