Project Ascent

09/21/2017

Cheers my fellow climbers and Project Ascent peeps.

Project Ascent is looking for a couple volunteers to help belay at Zenith Climbing Center on Sept 28th, a Thursday from 11am-3.

Must be belay certified from Zenith, have a passion to work with youth and a all around good egg.

PM us if you are interested

10/10/2016

Project Ascent had the pleasure of taking kids from the Finley River School in Ozark, MO to Zenith Climbing Center last Thursday. We were incredibly impressed by the willingness of everyone to venture out of their comfort zones, to encourage each other, and push past any doubts about climbing.

Thank you Ryan McClain for being such an amazing teacher who's willing to teach outside the box.

Thank you to Zenith Climbing Center for everything you do!

Thank you Sam Palmer for volunteering your time to help us.

05/13/2016

This is a great illustration of how friction and heat can play a large role in the strength of webbing.

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05/02/2016

Project Ascent is looking for help with our 501c3 paperwork. If you or someone you know could help us we would greatly appreciate your time.

You would be helping some amazing kids!

04/13/2016

Stay safe out there. Check your C4's from Black Diamond. Project Ascent inspected all of our gear and we are 100% good.

Black Diamond is issuing a voluntary recall subject to user inspection of a limited number of Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata lanyard sets, Index Ascenders, original Camalots and Camalot Ultralights.

The number of affected units is extremely small, and no injuries have been reported. Nevertheless, as a company of climbers, we know the paramount importance of trusting your equipment, and our commitment to this compels us to take extraordinary measures to ensure our products meet all necessary safety requirements.

To find out if your equipment falls within the scope of these recalls and to learn more about the actions we’re taking, please visit blackdiamondequipment.com/recall.

03/02/2016

There are many times when we all need a little help getting off the ground, especially when it comes to doing something that we might perceive as scary. Most of us have people in our lives that help encourage us to face that fear, but most is not all.

Imagine being scared of applying for a new job, making a new friend, trying a new activity, or any of the many things we do on a day to day basis. When you don't have a support system in place these seemingly simple changes can be overwhelming.

That is one of the many things we do while taking kids climbing. Help them get off the ground. Kids need encouragement to try new things and we give them that. They learn that they CAN start and they CAN fail and they CAN try again and they CAN succeed.

02/12/2016

Some really good stories and reference book in this list.

The ultimate list of the top 25 books every rock climber should take the time to read.

02/04/2016

All Project Ascent gear is checked and good to go. Recall or not check your gear regularly.

Black Diamond is issuing a voluntary recall for inspection of carabiners/quickdraws and Nylon Runners. To find out if your equipment falls within the scope of the recall, visit www.blackdiamondequipment.com/carabinerrecall and www.blackdiamondequipment.com/runnerrecall. Please share the word.

10/16/2015

Project Ascent had an amazing day teaching these brave amazing individuals how to climb last Sunday!

Thank you to all our volunteers and a special thank you to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch for all your support!

10/11/2015

It's a beautiful morning here at Horseshoe Canyon Guest Ranch!

We are ready for another day of teaching a new set of kids to climb!

And at the same time they will be learning tremendous lessons necessary for their entire lives!

10/06/2015

Project Ascent is taking an amazing group of kids out this upcoming weekend!

We are very excited to teach them the basics of climbing and see them blossom from the experience!

08/26/2015

Project Ascent had a fantastic meeting last night that will allow us to take a new group of kids climbing very soon!

Thank you all for your continued support!