Posts Tagged ‘climbing school’

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 »

Superb!

July 7th, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

The class and instruction were superb!

Danel, Climb Outside Class Participant

Opened Up a Whole New World of Climbing

July 7th, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

Did a great job of opening me up to a whole new world of climbing. It was an awesome day!

Derrek, Climb Outside Class Participant

Climb Outside Class July 2009 Trip Report

June 23rd, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

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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Ascent 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 the rest of this entry »

Asheville Climb Outside Rock Climbing Class

April 19th, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

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:

 

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. The classes consist of three 2 hour sessions, held at local meeting places, culminating with a full day of climbing at a local crag, to put all of your skills into practice. Topics covered include route selection, anchor building, knot tying, rope management, and more. 

Price Per Person: $200.00 per person


April 2009- Cary NC and Pilot Mountain NC
(click on the location for directions)
Date  Time  Techniques and Skills Taught
Location 
 
April 1   6:30-8:30 PM  Climbing Styles, Equipment, Knots  Caribou Coffee, Raleigh NC  
April 8   6:30-8:30 PM  Anchors  Caribou Coffee, Raleigh NC  
April 15   6:30-8:30 PM  Belaying and Rappelling  Caribou Coffee, Raleigh NC  
April 18   8:00 AM-5:00 PM  Practice Your Skills, Climbing, Rescue   Pilot Mountain NC