Posts Tagged ‘experience’

Changed My Life Forever

July 7th, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

The trip with Ascent was an amazing experience that will surely change my life forever. From sitting around at 5000 feet waiting out the weather, to crossing a see-through bridge with crampons, the trip let me and my dad see and do things that most people will never do. It was amazing.

Patrick, Mountaineering and Ice Climbing Course Participant

A Meaningful Wilderness Experience

July 3rd, 2009 | Posted by: brandon

It’s amazing to see how many articles have been popping up all over the internet and in print media lately about how having a wilderness experience, whether its climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, etc., can greatly impact your life for years to come. I read another article this morning, this time out of Austrailia, on how having a wilderness experience gives a new perspective on life. They theorize that it’s because when out in nature, you realize how small you are and that you are part of something far bigger. Check out the article here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/03/2616497.htm.

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