1. Choose the top 3 things that you need to work on when it comes to technical aspects of climbing (knots, anchor building, rescuing, etc)
2. Buy a book or two that will teach you these specific skills
3. Study the books, and practice at least twice a week so that you could perform these tasks “with your eyes closed.”
4. Take the opportunity to teach someone else something about what you learned. Teaching others helps you to retain what you learn.

I have found it to be so true that if I let a skill I once had go un-practiced, that I will quickly become rusty and forget it. So make sure you stay on top of your technical game as well!

While I am on the topic of training, take some time to check out the updates we’ve made to our rock climbing guide training program.

The Moore’s Wall trip was one of the most amazing climbing experiences of my life. Every moment of the experience was enjoyable, and I can’t wait to climb with Ascent Adventure Consultants again. Easily worth the six-hour drive from DC. Great guides and great experience.
- Grant, Climbing Course Participant

Taking this class taught me alot 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

Anyone who likes to experience outdoor challenges has a responsibility to themselves and others in their group to know what to do when things go wrong.  And in the
outdoors, there’s always something you didn’t count on.
-Jodi, Wilderness First Aid Class student

This was not my first class in Wilderness First Aid.   It was my best class in Wilderness First Aid.   McCracken wins the best instructor award hands down.
-David, Wilderness First Aid Class student

The instructor effectively drew from the experiences of the group to demonstrate/highlight the real world implications of the material.  Good balance of formal textbook time and anecdotal experience.
-Jeff, Wilderness First Aid Class student

This is a highly-engaging and interactive class which provides practical and essential skills for anyone participating in activities in the outdoors.
-Tom, Wilderness First Aid Class student

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.