Ascent Adventure Consultants and Triangle Rock Club are proud to host the 2009 Reel Rock Film Tour, as a benefit to the American Alpine Club.

2009 Reel Rock Film Tour

(www.reelrocktour.com)

October 24, 2009

Southern Village, Chapel Hill (www.southernvillage.com)

Reel Rock Film Tour delivers the year’s most exciting climbing and adventure films to audiences to over 100 cities around the world. Reel Rock shows are festive events where climbers and outdoors lovers gather to celebrate their passion for adventure. Gear giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fund raising for non profit organizations all add to the fun and community of Reel Rock Events.

A raffle to benefit the American Alpine Club will be held during the event, with generous gear and prize donations from our sponsors.

The 2009 Films

Progression

The story of the world’s best climbers, and their efforts to advance the sport in all it’s forms. Chris Sharma, Kevin Jorgenson, Paxti Usobiaga, Johanna Ernst, Tommy Caldwell, and more

First Ascent

The Series- Co produced by Sender Films and the National Geographic Adventure Channel. Featuring top athletes attempted unclimbed walls and peaks around the world. Scheduled to air in over 150 countries starting January 2010. Come get a special preview!

Event Sponsors

Film Making Competition

Enter your own original 2 minute climbing film into the 2009 Film Making Competition. The winner will be featured at the Reel Rock Tour, and film makers will win cash and prizes from the Reel Rock Tour sponsors, such as North Face and Petzl. Visit the website for contest rules and submission instructions.

Climbers love getting together to share climbing stories, talk about future climbing trips, reflect on adventures they have had together, and just to hang out and have a relaxing time together! Carolina Brewery is hosting the Climbers Brew Event to give Triangle area climbers the opportunity to do that very thing!

July 12, 2009

6:00-9:00PM

at

Carolina Brewery

460 W Franklin St

Chapel Hill NC

(http://www.carolinabrewery.com/)

Come out and

• Hear a trip report from professional climber Pat Goodman

• Enjoy GREAT beer and Food

• Win some free gear in the Raffle to Benefit the Carolina Climbers Coalition

• Meet new climbing partners and catch up with friends

• Share climbing stories

SPONSORS:

RUBBER REVIVAL (www.rubberrevival.com)

Location

Umstead State Park

Time

9:00am-5:00pm

CPR Add on Course Available Friday Night July 17th for an additional $50.00

Wilderness First Aid is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. It expands the concepts in First Aid: When Help is Delayed to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice.

The Course Will Cover

• The difference in WFA and street FA.
• Causes & prevention of wilderness injuries
• Seven Steps of of a  wilderness first aid response
• First Aid treatment for specific wilderness conditions
• Patient transfer and evacuation

The course content will cover general WFA.  There will be an emphasis on climbing and mountaineering situations.  Students successfully completing the course will get American Red Cross First Aid Basics certification.  You take add CPR certification for another $50.  The CPR portion of the class will take place on the evening Friday, July 17; location to be determined.

What is the class size and course length:

The class is designed to have up to 12 students and to be 16 hours long

What prerequisites are required for a participant to take the Wilderness First Aid Basics Course?

There aren?t any prerequisites for taking WFA

What minimum age is recommended due to the serious nature of the course?

15 years old

What is the certification period of the Wilderness First Aid Basics course?

3 years.

To Sign Up for the American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Course please fill out the following form

Taking this class taught me a lot and confirmed things I had already been in the process of learning. Even though I have much more to learn it allowed me to feel confident, to go with my partner, and climb outside at my current level.

-Chris, Climb Outside Class Participant

Location and Time:

• September 26-27, 2009
• 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Looking Glass Rock (South Side), Brevard NC

Class Information

Do you long to climb outdoors? Are you a gym climber who is looking to learn how to climb outside and you are ready to take that next step? Are you a new climber wanting to refine your skills? Often one of the biggest challenges that people face when they have a desire to climb outside, is that they don’t know where to begin, and they don’t have the proper skills and technique.

Our Climb Outside! Climbing Classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to pursue a lifetime of climbing outdoors. Our Asheville NC based class takes place over the course of a 2 day weekend, at Looking Glass Rock in Brevard NC.

Topics covered include

• Route selection

• Anchor building

• Knot tying

• Rope management

• Rappelling

• Rescue techniques

• Belaying and supporting a leader

• And More!

To sign up for the class, or to request more info, please fill out the following form:

On the Fourth Friday night of every month, from 7:00-8:30 PM, Ascent Adventure Consultants’ professional climbing guides will demonstrate an important skill that applies to making the transition to climbing outdoors. Each month will cover a different skill.

During the 90 minute time period, the session will be repeated several times (15 minute sessions).

No sign ups are necessary, and the demo is FREE with admission to Triangle Rock Club.

If you have questions about this event, please fill out the form below and someone will contact you shortly!

On the Third Tuesday night of every month, from 7:00-8:30 PM, Ascent Adventure Consultants’ professional climbing guides will demonstrate an important skill that applies to making the transition to climbing outdoors. Each month will cover a different skill.

During the 90 minute time period, the session will be repeated 5 times (15 minute sessions).

No sign ups are necessary, and the demo is FREE with admission to the Triangle Rock Club!

If you have questions about this event, please fill out the form below and someone will contact you shortly!

Travel Information

Group will meet at Moores Wall Parking Lot at 9:00am. If clients are travelling from the Raleigh/Durham area, carpooling can be arranged. The trip will conclude at 6:00PM.

To sign up for this trip, or for more information, please fill out the following form.

Travel Information

Clients will meet at the Pilot Mountain Parking Lot at 9:00am. If traveling from the Raleigh/Durham area, carpooling will be available.

All equipment is provided at no additional charge

To sign up for the trip, or for more information, please fill out the following form:

Cannon Cliff contains the only real big wall climbing on the east coast. With spectacular routes that can take up to two days, most can be done in a half day and even alot of one or two pitch climbs. This area is extensive with lots of unexplored rock on both sides of the valley and some of the United States oldest rock climbs.

Cathedral is New Hampshire’s best trad climbing destinations. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of climbing.

The cliffs of Cathedral Ledge, Whitehorse Ledge, Cannon Cliff, and numerous others are home to hundreds of moderate routes that will thrill climbers of any experience level. Come join us on this New Hampshire Climbing Weekend!

Equipment/Misc. Items

All technical climbing equipment will be provided, including harnesses, shoes, and helmets.

Travel Information:

The closest town to our climbing areas is North Conway NH. If you are flying, Manchester NH is the airport that you should fly in to. Depending on where you are traveling from, carpooling may be available with guides and/or other clients.

Itinerary:

Thursday:

• Meet at 10:00am in North Conway

Friday:

• Climbing at Cathedral Ledge

Saturday:

• Multipitch guided climbs at Cannon Cliff

Sunday:

• Climbing at Whitehorse Ledge, Trip ending at approximately 5:00PM

For a climbing packing list, see the Forms and Resources section of our website.

To sign up for the trip, or for more information, please fill out the following form:

Travel Info:

Clients will meet at the Rumbling Bald Parking Lot at 9:00am. If traveling from the Raleigh/Durham area, carpooling will be available.

All equipment is provided at no additional charge

To sign up for the trip, or for more information, please fill out the following form: