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

The class and instruction were superb!

Danel, Climb Outside Class Participant

The whole trip was wonderful. The best part for me was the Wailing Wall climb. The start of that climb was very difficult for me, and because this was toward the end of the day, I was pretty tired and feeling like I wasn’t going to be able to do it.  I did make it, with some wailing on my own at certain moments. Jason was a wonderful guide; he talked me through the scary moments and made me feel completely safe. I had only  done sport climbing prior to this trip, so Jason took the time to teach me about all of the gear involved in trad. I learned a lot and will definitely be signing up for more trips in the future. I can’t thank you enough.

Kelly, Climbing Course Participant

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

This was not my first trip with Ascent Adventure, nor will it be my last.   Brandon Hensinger led my cousin Katie and I up Peekaboo, a two-pitch 5.5 at Linville Gorge Table Rock, in North Carolina.  Though I have prior multi-pitch experience, this was Katie’s first time climbing anything outdoors.  I was confident that Brandon could keep us safe while helping us to reach beyond perceived limitations.  It was a great climb!

Joe, Climbing Course Participant

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

Brandon is a great, reliable, friendly individual with a great depth of knowledge and expertise in climbing and outdoor recreation. His passion for sharing the outdoors and climbing with others really shows through in everything he does. He’s professional but still a lot of fun, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone who is considering working with him.

Miriam, Mountaineering Course Participant

Ascent Adventure Consultants’ commitment to and passion for outdoor adventure education and experiences are obvious and the guides possess the enthusiasm, skill, and professionalism necessary to ensure that their clients will have an incredible and meaningful outdoor experience.

Adam, Climbing Course Participant

From Katie, Table Rock Climbing Trip 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?” Read the rest of this entry »

The Carolina Climber’s Coalition was established January 16, 1995 with the purposes of preserving the natural environment, promoting safe climbing practices and preserving climber’s access to climbing areas in North and South Carolina. Ascent Adventure Consultants conducts many events in support of the CCC.