Mount Kilimanjaro: The Roof of Africa is Reached!
February 18th, 2010 | Posted by: brandonWe have returned from Mount Kilimanjaro! Leading up to the trip, we knew that it would be a life changing experience for all of us. Little did we know how dramatically true that would be. From the friendships built, to the personal struggles overcome, we all walked down the mountain changed people. Read More…
A Meaningful Wilderness Experience
July 3rd, 2009 | Posted by: brandonIt’s amazing to see how many articles have been popping up all over the internet and in print media lately about how having a wilderness experience, whether its climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, etc., can greatly impact your life for years to come. I read another article this morning, this time out of Austrailia, on how having a wilderness experience gives a new perspective on life. They theorize that it’s because when out in nature, you realize how small you are and that you are part of something far bigger. Check out the article here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/03/2616497.htm.
Mount Kilimanjaro Report
June 27th, 2009 | Posted by: brandonHere is an interesting an informative video on Mount Kilimanjaro and the condition of the glaciers.
The video helps us to see the impact that global warming is having on this mountain and how it directly presents a danger to the people that depend on the springs and glacial runoff from this mountain to survive.
Climb Outside Class July 2009 Trip Report
June 23rd, 2009 | Posted by: brandonIt was not as hot as expected on Pilot Mountain on Saturday June 20, for the participants on the Climb Outside class offered by Ascent Adventure Consultants. It was a beautiful breezy day on the crag with the temperature not getting near the forecasted high of 95.
New Press Release: Learn How to Trad Climb at Table Rock, Linville Gorge North Carolina
June 16th, 2009 | Posted by: adminAscent Adventure Consultants, a North Carolina Rock Climbing guide company, is offering a weekend trad climbing course at Table Rock Linville Gorge North Carolina, August 15-16 2009.
Apex, North Carolina- June 16, 2009- Ascent Adventure Consultants, a North Carolina Rock Climbing guide company, is offering a weekend trad climbing course at Table Rock Linville Gorge North Carolina. The focus is to give students the tools to make the transition from top rope climbing outdoors to leading traditional rock climbs, to handle the risks while on a trad climbing route, and to become comfortable with falling on their own trad gear placements, in a controlled environment. Read More…
The Climbing Experience Applied to All of Life: Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible
June 9th, 2009 | Posted by: brandonWhen talking with people who have never rock climbed, often their response to me when I tell them what I do is “Wow! Well, I know I could never do that!”, or something similar. I always encourage them by telling them that it is possible for them to do it, and that the whole reason Ascent exists is to help people see the amazing things that they can accomplish.
When people do then decide to give climbing a try, they are always overwhelmed with excitement when they get to the top of their first climb. The feeling of accomplishing something that had previously seemed out of reach or unattainable is unmatched by anything they had experienced before.
The Climbing Experience Applying to All of Life Part 1
May 23rd, 2009 | Posted by: brandonThe rock climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor adventure experience has so many applications to real life. It is my joy to be able to help individuals see this through our climbing courses, and through the team building and leadership development programs that I conduct. There is nothing more satisfying when I can almost instantaneously see someone’s life change for the good as a result of something they have experienced through climbing and/or team building.
North Carolina Rock Climbing and Outdoor Adventure Enthusiasts Given Opportunity to Climb Some of the Country’s Largest Snow Capped Mountains in the Cascade Mountains, Washington
May 18th, 2009 | Posted by: brandonPRESS RELEASE FROM MAY 18, 2009
Ascent Adventure Consultants, Raleigh North Carolina’s professional rock climbing guides, offer s a multi day alpine climbing package, July 21-August 2nd 2009, to introduce people to the sport of mountain climbing and to give them the opportunity to summit some of the most beautiful mountains the country has to offer.
Moores Wall Climbing Trip May 9, 2009
May 11th, 2009 | Posted by: brandonWe had the priviledge of guiding 2 first time climbers on an amazing day of climbing at Moores Wall on Saturday May 9. The forecast was calling for rain, but we decided to test out our luck, and we’re glad we did because it was a beautiful day.
The objective of the day was to teach Brentley and Michael the basics of belaying, rappelling, and most importantly…climbing! They both had experience climbing in gyms in the past, and were excited to be climbing outdoors. Read More…
Press Release: NC Climbing Guides Ascent Adventure Consultants Unveil Re-Branding and New Website
May 1st, 2009 | Posted by: brandonAscent Adventure Consultants, North Carolina’s fastest growing rock climbing guide company, has unveiled a re-branding of the company, as well as a new website.
Apex, NC USA May 1, 2009 — Ascent Adventure Consultants is about impacting people’s lives and setting them out on the journey and adventure of a lifetime: when people experience climbing a cliff face, they are instantly aware of the existence of a whole new world; when people engage their fellow teammates or employees in a team building activity, they realize the greater degree of unity and success their team could be experiencing.
