Raleigh North Carolina Based Rock Climbing Guiding, Climbing Trips, Climbing Classes and Instruction » oregon http://www.ascentadventure.com Website of North Carolina rock climbing guides and team building facilitators Ascent Adventure Consultants. We are the preferred guide service in the southeast United States, offering climbing trips (day and weekend trips) on the best routes and areas in NC, outdoor climbing instruction, and team building and leadership development programs. Make Ascent your guide service for 2009. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:17:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Forests in Oregon Being Protected! http://www.ascentadventure.com/2009/08/forests-in-oregon-protected-by-obama-and-preserved-from-clear-cutting/ http://www.ascentadventure.com/2009/08/forests-in-oregon-protected-by-obama-and-preserved-from-clear-cutting/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:03:18 +0000 brandon http://www.ascentadventure.com/?p=1663 I learned this morning that the Bush administration’s plan to clear cut old growth forests in Oregon has now been overturned by the Obama administration. It’s great to see things happening that are promoting conservation and preservation of the wilderness that we have left and the resources that we have left. (Now for Alaska!) Here is a quote from a press release on the issue:

From the Secretary of the Interior Salazar:

Because the previous Administration failed to follow established administrative procedure before leaving office, its plan to intensify logging in western Oregon — known as the Western Oregon Plan Revisions (WOPR) — is legally indefensible and must be withdrawn, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said today.Moreover, Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Thomas Strickland said that the federal government will ask the District Court to vacate the Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2008 revision of the critical habitat for the spotted owl, on which the WOPR was in part based, because Interior’s Inspector General determined that the decisionmaking process for the owl’s recovery plan was potentially jeopardized by improper political influence.

Great job Obama administration. We are excited to have these forests to enjoy for years to come! You can read more about this at the Care2Action site.

]]> http://www.ascentadventure.com/2009/08/forests-in-oregon-protected-by-obama-and-preserved-from-clear-cutting/feed/ 2 Smith Rocks, Oregon- Rock Climbing http://www.ascentadventure.com/2009/03/smith-rocks-oregon-rock-climbing/ http://www.ascentadventure.com/2009/03/smith-rocks-oregon-rock-climbing/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:40:02 +0000 brandon http://www.ascentadventure.com/?p=775 Smith Rocks is one of the most beautiful and unique climbing areas in the country. Boasting over 1500 climbing routes, the cliffs tower at over 550 high over the Oregon high desert plateau, which is at approximately 3300 feet above sea level. Climbers from all over the world travel here for the opportunity to climb on the cliffs, which are composed of welded tuft from ancient volcanoes. Whether you are a new climber, or an experienced climber looking to broaden your horizons, this is the trip for you!

Travel Arrangements:

All participants should book a flight to the Portland Oregon airport (PDX). The price of a plane ticket, as of October 2008, is between $250 and $350 dollars. As always, the sooner the ticket is purchased, the more affordable it will be. We will meet up as a group at a time TBD (based on arrival times). We will then travel to Smith Rocks together after picking up a rental car. The drive from Portland to Smith Rocks is approximately 3 hours.

We will be camping at Smith Rocks State Park, across the river from the cliffs.

All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary!

Itinerary:

Day 1:

The first day will be spent traveling to the site, setting up camp, and going over basic climbing techniques and principles. Clients will have the opportunity to do some top rope climbing

Day 2:

The day will be spent top roping some of the best climbs in the area

Day 3:

Clients will have the opportunity to follow guides on some 2 pitch climbs, giving them the chance to get 200+ feet off the ground and learn new techniques and skills

Day 4:

Clients can choose to climb or hike. In the evening, we will make a trip into Bend.

Day 5:

Clients will follow guides on big multipitch climbs

Day 6:

Clients will spend the day top roping climbs of their choice.

Day 7:

Depart for home

For More Information, or to sign up for the trip, please fill out the following form:

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