Words can't describe this rock gym. You just have to experience it yourself. Incredible routes,…read moreawesome service, and super nice people. We've climbed rock gyms from Alaska to Arizona. This is hands down the best!

Really cool gym, so many options for climbing. Great route setting. I'd enjoy this gym as my home…read moregym, but I enjoy my visits when I'm in the area.

Depending on your experience level and head-space, this is either an extremely heady "hike" or an…read moreeasy climb. This is 99% a hike, but once you near the summit, you will definitely have to do some rock climbing moves. They are easy moves, easier than anything you'd find in a rock gym, but the rock is a little loose. This is the Oregon Cascades after all, where the mountains feel like they are made out of epoxy and kitty litter! The summit views are tremendous though. Almost all the Oregon Cascades are visible (from N-to-S): Hood, Jefferson, The Three Sisters (this is an excellent place to photograph South Sister), Bachelor, etc. The best views though, are peering right down into the massive summit crater of Broken Top. Bring a wide-angle lens! Expect this to take a full day. I recommend starting EARLY. (before sunrise)

This is one of my favorite mountains to climb, but also one of the more dangerous hikes I have been…read moreon. This mountain looks as if it has blown its top, but according to a couple of geology classes I have taken, the cone at the top has been eroded by glaciers. Which is almost as cool. Another noticeable feature to this mountain is its location compared to the other mountains in the Cascade Range in this area. The Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Thielson are all in the same linear path. But Broken Top is west of this path. What is important about that is that when you get to the top of Broken Top you are actually given a different perspective of the other mountains. You are looking at the Cascade Moutain Range as if you are flying above them. Now if you combine this with the fact that you can drive pretty close to the base of this mountain. You have a pretty awesome combination. There are a couple ridges that you can take to get to the top of Broken Top. I have only been on the southern ridges. From what I am told, this is not the safest path to take. I don't recommend it unless you are an experienced climber. My friends and I took this path because it is the shortest. The downside is that it is fairly steep and does not lead you to officially summit the top. We both had some close calls on this ridge. The terrain is so steep that once you misstep and start sliding you have a really hard time stopping. I had started to slide on this ridge a couple of times and was very lucky to have caught my arm on some rocks before sliding off of a cliff. Next time we will be sure to take the ridge to the north. From what I am told, it is longer but much safer and takes you to the official summit. The hike itself is very beautiful. You start above the treeline somewhat and follow the trailhead. You will find an old canal and some melting glaciers in the summertime. Once you enter the valley you will see that you are inside the bowl of Broken Top. Everyone I have talked to seems to all agree that this reminds you of the video game Halo. As the bowl looks like the giant halo around the planet that you see. From here you will want to pick the ridge you plan on climbing up. I recommend passing on the south ridge and walk around to the north ridge. This trail is located in the three sisters wilderness and it important to remember that help is not close. So you will want to be extra careful. As you may not even have cell coverage. The terrain and the ecology around here are fragile, so you will want to be respectful and travel along durable paths and not leave any trash on the ground. Obey the rules and make safe decisions and you will have a five-star experience. Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this land https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38808 Here is a lin to a map and elevation gain and loss to the different routes https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/broken-top-trail Here are some more summit tips on this mountain http://www.summitpost.org/broken-top/150574

I went here fairly early in the morning for a quick bite for breakfast. I got the strawberry mojito…read moreCBD soda ($6) and a coffee crumble muffin ($3) which was a fairly good price. The person working there that time, Nate, was very friendly and gave us amazing recommendations for what we can make the best use of our trip and for the future. I enjoyed the soda and it was what I needed for the hike I did after that, the Misery Ridge in Smith Rock. The muffin fueled me up, not the best but it was good for the value.

Their coffee is really good! After some poor coffee at my local hotel, their espresso bar was God…read moresent. The staff is friendly and they have some space for people to just "hang out" with books and puzzles. Highly recommend before or after visiting Smith rock (and their bathroom was spotless)

Great experience. I kind of wish it was a little bit bigger though…read more The lady at the counter was really helpful and hospitable. I do think they need to update their system since she was having some troubles lol it seems outdated. Super nice lady though.

Went to Crux Rock gym this past Saturday well the family had a great time while we were there…read more However, this changed on the way home due to one of our seven-year-olds breaking out in hives or athletes foot Of course, we all rented shoes, and immediately he started itchiness his feet in the car. When we got home, we noticed his discomfort and took off his socks that he was wearing, and his feet were swollen and hives. Called spoke to an associate who said a manager would give me a call after waiting in three hours I decided to call back they apologized said they would go through protocol with their associates better but that does not fix the hives issue he has today or may be athletes foot. When going to this gym maybe bring your own disinfecting spray as none was available. Great place just disappointed this happened would we go back, I doubt it due to procedures not being properly followed.

went there with my son and we had a blast. Positive dude up front was fun. Good vibes.read more

If you're a boulderer, this gym is passable. Rock climbers are dirt bags and they've no need for…read moreluxuries or amenities or cleanliness. The Rock Boxx is a decently large bouldering gym with varying terrain: slab, overhangs, aretes, and a top out boulder. The 2nd floor loft has their hangboards and a functional 2024 moonboard. I've only gone a handful of times, I think they're the only climbing gym in town. The setting was okay. I try not to be "that guy," but the grades were comparatively soft. The inside was super chalky and dusty and 80% of the time, the front desk staff abandoned their station to go climbing. For training, this gym serves its purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. My suggestion, make it more friendly and approachable to new climbers. Front desk is standoffish if not downright absent, interior is like a dusty, smelly dungeon

The route setting is top-notch, with a colored system that is way better for progression than the…read moreV-scale. The place is huge, too, with a ton of variety. Very clean place, friendly staff, really nice kids area. Gets quite busy in the evenings, so come during the day if you have the option.

Lots of options, and the slide is pretty cool. Reasonably priced and good orientation for beginners.read more

We just finished our 4 hours with Cliff the instructor. We were a family of 5- 2 adults and 3 kids…read moreages 13,11,5 This was outstanding! Perfect balance of teaching and autonomy in a very positive manner! Patient and encouraging! We loved this experience and highly rec for all you future climbers! Cliff was amazing!

Thus is an amazing company and the guide Alan we had was knowledgeable, encouraging, and just a…read moregreat human being. This was a great adventure for me and my husband! I will definitely book again.

Don't understand the lower ratings and don't let them influence you to not coming! Really…read moreappreciate Valley Rock Gym being the only rock climbing gym in the area, and not to mention a decent quality one! The only reason why I say decent is because of the lack of top rope options, but great for bouldering and other exercise options. The prices are unbeatable when compared to any other climbing gym. I've climbed in a few states and the price of the partners membership is just slightly more than the cost of a single member in certain gyms. Facility is always clean. They reset routes often. Staff are friendly and helpful. Even at the busiest moments you can still get on the wall. Haven't tried any of the classes yet so that's my next to try. Overall highly recommend at least a visit!

This place is awesome. I absolutely love climbing and go to the rock boxx frequently and this place…read moreis unfortunately even cooler. The employees don't seem as welcoming but still great. The building is massive upstairs and downstairs, tons of rock wall, workout area, kids area, and almost anything you could ask for in a rock climbing gym. Would 100% recommend this gym.

The staff and owner were super helpful. I needed a specialty part for a splitboard. Without it, I…read morewouldn't ride the board. They were kind enough to find the part on a rental board and got my board professionally setup so that I could ride. It saved my trip! A+ service! Highly recommend!

Friendly service! Found what I needed, and was on my way. Needed a pair of snow boots, got a…read moregreat pair of Sorel's

One summer weekend, in 2018, the forecast called for west south west winds which blew the forest…read morefire smoke away from Sisters, so I decided to do a hike at Three Finger Jack. It's about a 13 to 14 mile round trip. The first three miles the dirt in several spots is very soft, like sand. For me that was the bummer part of this hike. Especially if your pack is 30 lbs, plus your body weight. Your striding along all of a sudden the soft dirt breaks your stride. :-| I was hoping to pick fresh wild berries. Unfortunately, other hikers beat me to them. I was lucky to find two berries; which I took a photo of before I picked them. This berry is part of the blueberry family (see photo). I took a break and found a great spot with a fantastic view. This area would be an awesome future camping spot. I setup my hammock and had a late lunch. A mild wind kept this area cool, and I felt so comfortable I took a short nap. When I awoke the view hadn't changed. As one of my friends would say, "it's a million dollar view!" I continued on the trail and finally came to view Three Finger Jack. I sat down looking at the details of Three Finger Jack. My objective was to view Three Finger Jack and plan another time to camp and conquer Jack. I'm hoping to find a hiking buddy to join me. Jack's a brittle kind of a guy. One false move, you'll have a quick way down. :-0 While hiking back down, I again came across the view of Black Butte. To the left, wild fire smoke was returning (see the before and after photos). As I arrive back to the trail head I saw a cool scene of a deer looking for dinner.

See that craggy, busted, pinnacle of friable rock on your right as you're driving into Bend from…read morePortland? The one just north of that nipple-looking one*? That's Three Fingered Jack. If you happen to live in Oregon and also happen to want to do some *alpine* rock climbing in Oregon, this is one of your only choices. (that nipple I describe above is your other) The rock quality on both is horrendous. If this rock were in Washington or California, no one would climb it. It breaks, it sheds, it's hard to protect. It reminds me of the Chugach up here in Alaska. At least the approach is short. Take the PCT north for about 3-4 miles. Eventually, you'll see TFJ (if you want to be seen as kewl by other peak baggers, this is how you should represent this mountain in text). You really, truly, cannot miss it. Once you see it, pick the least horrible way to hoof it up the loose dirt/gravel/scree/choss and up onto the higher parts of the peak. Eventually, you'll come to an awkward traverse. This is "The Crawl**". Some folks protect TC, some folks don't. I climbed it protected because I was new to all things alpine and someone else rigged up all the ropes for me. I didn't find it to be that bad. Would I climb it unprotected? Maybe. Should you? I don't know dude, risk management is a personal thing. Maybe you should think about it for a while. After negotiating TC, you'll reach the summit block. This pillar of petrified poo is rated at 5.0-5.2 depending on which crusty, old-timey mountaineer you ask. The climbing is easy, but it doesn't protect all that well. People usually plug some small cams. I'm very comfortable taking a fall on small cams when compared to my peer-group. I don't think the placements here are very good. Remember rule 000001 of climbing: don't fall. If you're just a hiker, I would NOT recommend YOLO-ing up this fucker in your Keens! This is easy rock climbing, but it is absolutely rock climbing. This ain't no scramble, go back to Chow if you're looking for one of those! There's usually a whole mess of tat on the summit, so you can rappel back down the small face of portable-chickenhead-hand-holds. Despite the abysmal rock quality, TFJ is still worth tagging. Once. Why? The approach is short and the views of Mt Jefferson are stunning. (FYI cool kid: if you want to sound hip when talking about Mt Jefferson, call it "Jeffy". Also: talk constantly about how the only route worth doing is Jeff Park Glacier. But *never* call it that, just shorten it to "Jeff Park") If you're feeling really freaky, you can also easily attempt TFJ in the winter. The road is plowed. The summit block? It's often coated in beautiful-but-impossible-to-protect rhyme ice. Good luck, friend. *The nipple is Mt Washington. **When I lived in Oregon, I found that TC was a good benchmark for gauging the mental toughness of prospective climbing partners. If you want to do this too, it could go like this: "Hey, you ever climb TFJ?" "Yeah bro." "So...whudja think of 'The Crawl'?" "Fawk brah, that shit was easy! I could've sprinted through it in my Crocs!" That guy could be someone you want to climb with. He could be a confident, sure-footed climber and a natural leader. Or he could just be a loose-cannon with a deathwish. Use your own judgment. Pay attention to body language.