First Kiss

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Five-pitch bolted adventure with traversing pitches and a scenic walk-off. A featured objective in Quested’s Northwest Moderate Multipitch Classics collection.

What makes it special

• ✦Five pitches on Kiss of the Lepers Buttress
• ✦Traverses and distinctive rock features
• ✦A summit finish and walk-off descent

Technical profile

What this adventure requires

Skills required

• Sport leading
• Multipitch belays
• Route finding
• Descent scrambling

Key hazards to assess

• Traverse rope drag
• Exposed walk-off
• Seasonal raptor closures

Quested experience levels describe the intended skill progression, not objective safety. An approachable classification is not a guarantee of safety. Climbing requires appropriate protection and descent competence; ski tours require independent avalanche decisions, winter navigation and competent downhill skiing.

Plan your visit

Communication and rope drag on traverses can complicate belays. The standard descent involves exposed scrambling and walking off, not simply rappelling the route. Check current Smith Rock raptor nesting closures.

Information is a planning starting point, not live conditions or route guidance. Always check current access, weather, safety and permit information.