Yearly Archives

15 Articles

Posted by ascentnb on

Ice Climbing School Recap

Ice Climbing School Recap

On Saturday, March 18, Ascent New Brunswick held its second ice school at the Glebe Road ice cliffs near Sussex. Fifteen participants were led by six instructors for an intro to the fantastic activity of ice climbing. A good time was had by all on a brilliant sunny day in March.

Thank you to all the participants for being so awesome and a special thank you to UNB Rock and Ice for the gear loan.

We would also like to thank the instructors - Marc D'Astous, Chris McLellan, Luc Gallant, Max Heffler, Mike Delaney and Greg Hughes who graciously volunteered their time.


Stay tuned for more Ascent New Brunswick climbing schools coming up this year including Intro to Rock and Climber Self-Rescue.

Posted by ascentnb on

Membership Renewal 2017

Membership Renewal 2017

The rock season will soon be upon us so now is the time to renew your Ascent NB membership!

Ascent New Brunswick is streamlining its membership renewals; moving forward, all yearly memberships will expire with the fiscal year on April 1st.

You can renew your membership by sending an email money transfer to ascentnb@gmail.com, setting up a one time or yearly renewal via Paypal, or by giving an exec member cash in person.

If you have a yearly Paypal renewal already setup, don't worry - these will continue to roll over on the calendar year until you cancel them.

Posted by ascentnb on

Another Ice Climbing School! – March 18th

Another Ice Climbing School! – March 18th

Update: This class is now at capacity.  Feel free to contact us if you want to get on the waiting list.

Update: Glebe Rd has been chosen as the location for this session!


The first Ice Climbing School was such a success and in such demand that Ascent NB will be holding another session on Saturday, March 18th!  The first ice school sold out 2 weeks before the event so don't wait long to sign up!

This full day event costs $100 for non-members (and includes an Ascent NB membership thru April 1st 2018) and $60 for members (including all UNB Rock and Ice members).  Half of the fee is required as a non-refundable deposit, and no refunds are permitted in the final week before the event.

All technical gear is provided (boots, crampons, ice tools, helmets, harnesses) so all you'll need is layered warm, waterproof clothing, your lunch, and your psyche! Space is limited so sign up early.

Minimum age of 14 (at our discretion).  Under 16 requires adult accompaniment. Under 19, must submit in advance a waiver signed by the legal guardian

 

To register:

  1. send us your deposit by Email Money Transfer to ascentnb@gmail.com
  2. email ascentnb@gmail.com. Put "Cool as Ice! - March 2017 Ice Climbing School" in the subject to indicate how stoked you are to try ice climbing!
  3. ensure you've submitted a waiver either electronically, or in person the day of the event.

All proceeds will go to help pay for Ascent NB's single largest expense, the insurance policy that our land use agreements require.

 


Thanks Thomas Raithby for the pics!

Posted by ascentnb on

Ice Climbing School – Feb 4th

Ice Climbing School – Feb 4th

UPDATE: We're now at capacity for this class.  Feel free to email us to get on the waiting list!


Ascent NB will be holding its first Ice Climbing School on Saturday, February 4th!  The event will be held at the Hatchery, in the Sussex area.

This full day event costs $80 for non-members (and includes an Ascent NB membership thru April 1st 2017) and $50 for members (including all UNB Rock and Ice members).  Half of the fee is required as a non-refundable deposit, and no refunds are permitted in the final week before the event.

All technical gear is provided (boots, crampons, ice tools, helmets, harnesses) so all you'll need is layered warm, waterproof clothing, your lunch, and your psyche! Space is limited so sign up early.

Minimum age of 14 (at our discretion).  Under 16 requires adult accompaniment. Under 19, must submit in advance a waiver signed by the legal guardian

To register:

  1. send us your deposit by Email Money Transfer to ascentnb@gmail.com
  2. email ascentnb@gmail.com. Put "Cool as Ice! - 2017 Ice Climbing School" in the subject to indicate how stoked you are to try ice climbing!
  3. ensure you've submitted a waiver either electronically, or in person the day of the event.

All proceeds will go to help pay for Ascent NB's single largest expense, the insurance policy that our land use agreements require.

Details on boot sizing, location meeting times, etc., will be distributed in the next couple weeks.