The long wait for the 3rd edition of my Smith Rock guidebook is nearly over.  What was already a big book is now even bigger, with over 800 new routes, all new photos and maps, and 2271 total climbs. The sheer size of the book created problems.  This book should

Those of us who were part of Smith history won't forget our days on the tuff and basalt soaring high above the Crooked River. The success of Smith climbing resulted from the collective energy of each generation opening the door for the breakthroughs of the next.  I learned

Today’s post is the starting point for something I first envisioned more than fifteen years ago.  While putting the finishing touches on my second guidebook to Smith Rock (published in 2010) I decided to launch my own website.  For someone with limited knowledge of the internet , this was easier

This is Alan's Corner, a brand new site by Alan Watts that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if you'd like to stay up to date and receive emails when new content