Raleigh NC based climbing guide company Ascent Adventure Consultants has officially expanded it’s services into Asheville NC by offering their Climb Outside Rock Climbing Classes to climbers in Western NC

Raleigh based rock climbing and ice climbing guide service and climbing school has expanded it’s climbing class offerings to climbers in Western NC by offering their Climb Outside Rock Climbing Class on September 26-27, 2009 at Looking Glass Rock NC. These classes give people the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to begin rock climbing outside. Read the rest of this entry »

Danny has true field experience, and it shows in his teaching style.  I have taken too many first aid and CPR classes directed towards the corporate setting where the instructors had no field experience and had just been through the classes to be certified to instruct.

-Doug, Wilderness First Aid Class Student

This morning I was browsing the internet reading various articles on training for climbing, and I quickly came to realize that no one out there is stressing the importance of training technically for climbing. All the emphasis is on the physical side of training. I am included in that group! I always write about physical training, but rarely do I stress the importance of technical training. While it is a routine part of my weekly schedule, I always forget to teach that principle to others. So I wanted to write this morning to suggest adding the following things to your weekly routine: Read the rest of this entry »

It 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.

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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:

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.