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Archive Home > 2005 > October > 21 > Smith Rock: then and now

Smith Rock: then and now

Watts transformed climbing in 1980s at state park, but times have changed

By Mark Morical / The Bulletin
October 21, 2005

Every autumn, droves of climbers flock to Smith Rock State Park near Terrebonne to take advantage of the perfect climbing weather: not too hot, not too cold.

If Alan Watts went out to Smith Rock this fall, he would be surrounded by other rock hounds.

What a difference 20 years makes.

As perhaps....

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