Ibex Ascents

05/17/2022

And just like that, it's rock climbing season again and we're in our happy place 😁

First climbing program of the season is a wrap with more on the way!

02/24/2022

Big days, fresh tracks and blue skies, the backyard doesn't get much better than this!

01/19/2022

Remember December? It sure was sweet!

It feels like most years we get a January warmup that leaves us wondering when winter will come back. It's a great opportunity to dig deep for objectives that would normally be left till spring, or spend some time focusing on the other skill sets that are part of being a competent backcountry traveler.

Do you feel good and current with your level of avalanche education?

Are you looking to mix some rope skills into the game and need help getting dialled?

Want to go big and ski some beautifully timed corn high above the valley floor?

Maybe you're looking for a chance to give the skis a break and get out for some mid winter alpine climbing.

Whatever it is, Ibex Ascents would be thrilled to help you get there! We've got some mid winter availability left over the next month.



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12/31/2021

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

12/28/2021

Sometimes you stick with the plan and other days it's essential to improvise. We wanted to spend the morning working on companion rescue as part of an avalanche awareness day.
With 16°f temps at the trailhead, standing around wasn't in the cards for the day. We adjusted our schedule - educational content got broken into short blocks, we substituted longer lessons for shorter ones and got more skiing in that kept us warm and smiling!

Reach out for your own custom trip or course.

12/04/2021

Temps are dropping and it looks like winter is finally showing up! ❄️

Here are some of the things we're doing to get ready for the snow that on it's way:

✅Scrape wax off skis
✅Put batteries back in transceiver
✅Refresh first aid kit
✅Dive into local weather and avalanche forecast
✅Do our best snow dance 💃🕺

What else do you do to prepare for the season?

There's still time to book skiing and classes for January and February!

11/14/2021

It's coming, and we're excited ❄️

08/14/2021

With many thanks to the super talented Tova Soroka, we are finally live with a website!

Please check it out and let us know what you think!

P.S. We still have some fall availability for those of you that are itching to climb some rocks in the PNW, and winter is right around the corner

www.ibexascents.com

Ibex Ascents provides curated experiences, in Hebrew and English, in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Ibex Ascents was founded in 2019 by IFMGA mountain guide Zack Novak.

08/05/2021

Occasionally, I end up on the other side of the lense too.

Thanks for the 📸 .riano

07/29/2021

.riano reached out over a year ago, wanting to work on skills for moving independently through complex glaciated terrain.

Our first attempt at going to Mount Baker was shut down by a global pandemic, and this years North Ridge plans were thwarted by unprecedented early season heat waves.

Fortunately, with an open mind and a little creativity, we were able to pack three days full of climbing and skills that exceeded expectations, with great views to boot!

07/18/2021

We're halfway through summer and just like every year, have more objectives than time, so we're trying to optimize and make the most of every moment.

What are your goals for the rest of the season?

still has limited availability this season and is here to help you reach your mountain goals.