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:

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