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 Participant

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

Brandon is a true professional when it comes to guiding climbs. He’s an excellent teacher, and his problem solving ability is extraordinary. During the first hour of my first outdoor climb, I encountered an obstacle I didn’t think I could overcome. After twenty minutes of attempting to negotiate the obstacle, I shouted, “Brandon? I don’t think I can make it across this gap to scale that overhang the way you just did. How do we get down?” He said, “We can’t get down from there. If you can’t do it that way, let me figure something else out.” He drew from his experience and came up with a creative solution that kept me in the game. He continued to impress me throughout the trip with his patience, encouragement, and skill. I am definitely looking forward to my next climbing experience.

Katie, Climbing Course Participant

I just wanted to let you know that my day at Stone Mountain was pretty freaking awesome. Daniel did a great job of choosing the route to suit my goals AND the weather (the rock was still a little damp in sections, which worked fine on The Great Arch!).  He was also extremely pleasant as well as totally safety-conscious, so it was a really nice, chill day outside in beautiful weather.  If anyone ever asks me, I will definitely recommend you guys, and I’m looking forward to future trips with you!

Julie, Climbing Trip Participant

Testimonial from Kelly, after climbing at Moores Wall NC, guided by Jason Seago June 20, 2009

The whole trip was wonderful. The best part for me was the Wailing Wall climb. 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.

Read the rest of this entry »

Scott is one of Ascent Adventure Consultants NC based guides. He has been escaping into the wilderness for as long as he can remember, hiking and backpacking in Southern Missouri and Arkansas. For the last 5 years he has been climbing in North Carolina with regular trips to climb in Europe, (mostly Southern Germany and Northern Italy) as well as The New River and Red River Gorges. He is looking forward to doing more alpine and alpine rock climbing. One thing he truly enjoys is getting new people introduced to climbing and seeing them improve.

He can be contacted at smillbern@ascentadventure.com.

We had the priviledge of guiding 2 first time climbers on an amazing day of climbing at Moores Wall on Saturday May 9. The forecast was calling for rain, but we decided to test out our luck, and we’re glad we did because it was a beautiful day.

The objective of the day was to teach Brentley and Michael the basics of belaying, rappelling, and most importantly…climbing! They both had experience climbing in gyms in the past, and were excited to be climbing outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »

Daniel Chambo comes to Ascent with over 7 years of study and teaching experience in the outdoor education industry, a rich personal climbing history, and a deep appreciation of the value of personal experience. Through his work as a wilderness instructor and climbing guide for organizations such as Outward Bound Wilderness, The Mountain Institute, and Inside Out Inc, Daniel has developed a leadership style that is authentic, dynamic, and approachable, and is a guide who finds great fulfillment in the process of connecting with people and figuring out how best meet their needs. From the desert towers of Utah, to the glacial peaks of Washington Sate, to the ancient granite domes near his home in Western North Carolina, Daniel’s personal climbing experiences have taught him so much that the idea of being able to share such experiences with others is simply irresistible, and his enthusiasm for the entire climbing experience tends to be rather contagious. Daniel currently holds the American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor certification, and is continuously working improve his skills in order to offer fulfilling experiences to climbers of all levels.

He can be contacted at dchambo@ascentadventure.com

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: