PRESS 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.

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Cascade Pass:

Mt. Buckner 9,080’ (North Face or North Face Couloir)

Grade III, 40 to 50 degree snow and ice.  2-3 days round trip.

Shark Fin Tower 8,120’ (Southeast Ridge)

Grade II, 5.0, 30 degree snow, Glacier Travel.  2 days

Forbidden Peak 8,815’ (West Ridge)

Grade II-III, 5.6, 50 Degree snow. 2-3 days

Sahale Peak 8,680’  (Southeast Ridge)

Grade II, 3rd-4th Class rock; steep glacier, exposed snow. 1-2 days round trip.

Johannesberg Mountain 8,200’  (Northeast Buttress West Rib Variation)

Grade V, Mid-fifth class; snow and ice to 40 degrees.  1-2 days (experienced climbers only)

Eldorado Peak  8,868’  (East Ridge)

Grade II, Exposed 35 degree snow.  1-3 days.

Sahale 8,680’  (Quien Sabe Glacier)

Grade II, 3-4 class rock, steep glacier, exposed snow.

Washington / Rainy Pass:

Liberty Bell 7,720’  (Beckey Route)

Grade II, 5.7 Rock, 5-8 hrs.

South Early Winters Spire 7,807’  (South Arête)

Grade II, 5.4 5-8 hrs.

Black Peak 8,970’ (South Ridge)

Grade II+, Class 4 Rock, 30 Degree Snow, 1-2 Days.

Cutthroat Peak 8,050’  (South Buttress)

Grade III+, 5.8 6-10hrs.

Leavenworth

Ingalls Peak 7,662’  (South Ridge)

Grade II 5.4 4-8hrs. (East Ridge) Grade II, 5.7 4-8hrs.

Colchuck Peak 8,705’  (North Buttress Couloir)

Grade III, 3rd & 4th class rock, 30 to 50 snow and ice.  1-2 Days.

Mt. Temple 8,292’  (Temple Ridge)

Grade II+, 5.6.  1-2 Days.

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Introduction to Alpine Climbing with Ascent Adventure Consultants, in the North Cascades and Mount Baker.

We have officially launched the most exciting and unique program that we have ever offered…check out the Intro to Alpine Climbing Class.

If you have ever dreamed of standing on top of a snow capped peak in a remote setting, or if your skills are just a little rusty Ascent Adventure Consultants has the course to fit your needs.

Choose from four course lengths: 4, 7, 10, or 13 days. Starting with our four-day basic course set on beautiful Mt. Baker in the North Cascades of Washington State. The first three days will be spent learning the skills that you will need to safely climb in a large alpine mountain environment. We will culminate this portion of the course with a summit attempt of Mt. Baker on the fourth day.

At the conclusion of the 4-day section of your trip, you will be ready to head into the heart of the North Cascades and put your new skills to use on some of the most stunning peaks in the lower 48 states. Each 3-day course section will find us attempting a new summit and learning new skills and techniques. If you are unable to do the entire 13-day course in one climbing season you can do part of the course then complete it the following year.

At the completion of our 13-day course you will have the skill to safely get out into the mountains on your own.