Rare Earth Adventures — Local services in Troutdale

My day rock climbing adventure with Rare Earth Adventures was better than I could hope for. I came across it online and wanted something new and exciting to try. With no prior experience other than a rock wall at the fair, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Everyone had an amazing time and so much fun! Our guides were professionals who diligently checked each individuals safety to the point of redundancy, this ensured my confidence. Everything was included (gear, lunch, transportation etc) all I had to do was show up ready to learn while the instructors did all the work. Our knowledgeable guides were enthusiastic and more than happy to teach proper knot tying techniques, helpful climbing maneuvers and patiently answer our numerous questions. They were knowledgeable and positive in their effort to encourage each climber to reach the top. I feel like I learned valuable lessons that day and hope to return again for more adventures. Although it was physically challenging, it was rewarding to test my capability and realize that with proper instruction and a positive outlook I can...

We were very disappointed in the way this company handled the situation with the pandemic and trip cancelations. Although we did not feel comfortable traveling during the pandemic last summer, we were not even able to receive a partial refund. Also, people were available to discuss by email only. They insisted we could sign the waiver which stated we would not be exposed to covid for 2 weeks prior to the trip. Since we work in healthcare and were caring for covid patients, we could not sign the waiver. They still insisted that we were ok to go on the trip. We did not think that was fair to the other people who were taking the trip and did not go! We were invited to reschedule for this summer. However, the entire way we were treated and the situation was so upsetting, we just would not want to have anything more to do with this company. Do not recommend booking...

Mt. Adams 8/1/2023

Had a good time on our Mt Adam's Trip with my son. Awe-inspiring views! I would like to give kudos to Alex Beck one of our guides, he definitely embodies, "Leave no one behind" I did not perform as well as; I'd hoped, thought my trip would be over before it barely began. Alex sat me down, allowed me to rest, gave me some encouragement and took some of my weight and carried it himself. (although feeling a bit defeated, it was an honor to get to meet someone with such kindness and character.) He allowed me to move at my own pace, and before I knew had made it to lunch counter. I decided not to try to summit this time, but will be attempting it again next year with whole lot more knowledge. Congrats, to my son and all that made it to the summit in the group!! And thanks again to all that gave me words of...