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Another Partnership Announcement

Another Partnership Announcement

climbing teaserAscent NB is happy to announce a major donation from a local business run by longtime climber, Cara Hazelton! This brings us another step closer to achieving some of our major goals for the year including the insurance coverage we need to secure long-term access agreements with major landowners.

Cara's words:

"Climbing has brought my life great adventure, confidence, pleasure, satisfaction and friendships that will last a lifetime. Sharing climbing in New Brunswick with my children and friends is something I want to continue to do for years and years to come. Thank you Ascent NB for working hard to preserve and ensure access for what so many of us love."

Precision Pilates has been a supporter of the local climbing movement for some time. Through work with the UNB Rock & Ice Club and now with a generous cash donation to Ascent NB this business has truly given back to our community. Cara's even offered super popular movement classes designed for climbers! We owe her a big thanks today!

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Safety Alert – Joe’s Garage/L-Shape

Safety Alert – Joe’s Garage/L-Shape

There is a fallen tree hanging precariously at the start of Some Enchanted Evening. This route begins two pitches above where Joe's Garage and L-Shape join, at the top of Astroboy. This area is one of the most popular at Cochrane Lane Cliffs, so be careful if you are climbing in this area and inform others of the hazard if you see them climbing there. If the tree lets go it will likely land around the base of the popular route Waterwalk.

Thankfully, someone has volunteered to trundle the tree this week when traffic is low. Until you see an update here, assume the tree is still a hazard and act accordingly. Always wear a helmet at the crag and always be aware of your surroundings!

*** NB: Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport and those who pursue it must do so in full recognition of their personal assumption of risk. Ascent New Brunswick assumes absolutely no responsibility for ensuring climbing routes are in a safe or well-maintained state. Safety Alerts such as this one exist only to inform the climbing community that routes may contain extra dangers.
Remember that you alone are responsible for your safety so always inspect a route for hazards before attempting it.

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Safety Alert – Dihelio

Safety Alert – Dihelio

Yesterday, May 17th, Ascent received a report of a loose fourth bolt on Dihelio at Sunnyside. The hanger has been removed from this bolt and the route is temporarily out of commission until the bolt can be replaced.

For some time, the hanger on this bolt has needed periodic retightening. The angle of the bolt placement plus the angle of the falls taken on it has constantly loosened the nut retaining the hanger. Due to these factors, the bolt itself has become slightly loosened as well over time. Not surprisingly since it is the crux bolt and probably catches more falls than any other bolt at Sunnyside.

The rebolting will be done ASAP, but until this time please avoid climbing Dihelio. Looks like rain all week anyway so no one is likely no notice! Stay tuned for updates!

*** NB: Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport and those who pursue it must do so in full recognition of their personal assumption of risk. Ascent New Brunswick assumes absolutely no responsibility for ensuring climbing routes are in a safe or well-maintained state. Safety Alerts such as this one exist only to inform the climbing community that routes may contain extra dangers.
Remember that you alone are responsible for your safety so always inspect a route for hazards before attempting it.

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Major Partership Announcement!

Major Partership Announcement!

Ascent New Brunswick is extremely pleased to announce our first organizational partnership, with the UNB Rock and Ice Climbing Club!

UNBR&I has long stood as the face of the New Brunswick climbing world and its endorsement is incredibly important to the initial development of Ascent. A substantial donation was received this week and will stand as vital seed funding for Ascent.

There was a true catch 22 problem - we needed insurance in order to secure land agreements so we can attract members and help raise money to purchase the insurance... This cash donation breaks that cycle and now Ascent is finalizing the purchase of the insurance policy! The plan is to leverage this seed donation and develop Ascent to become self-sustaining.

The Ascent train is rolling. All aboard!!