Saturday, Dec. 2nd | Wvville Veteran's Hall | 9am-4pm The Ascend booth will have raffle tickets available for a beautiful homemade quilt that will be raffled off at the end of the month! We will also have our Ascend Bandanas available in 3 new colors as well as last year's favorites. These bandanas are fashionable,...

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and a wonderful opportunity to support the causes that mean the most to you. Maximize your giving to Ascend by donating through North State Giving Tuesday, where your gift will help Ascend become eligible for cash prizes available through this unique event. We hope to match this...

Ascend Wilderness Experience has just wrapped up their final outdoor trip of 2023, rounding out their most awe inspiring season yet. In response to community feedback, Ascend went above and beyond their classic summer backpacking excursions and offered a more diverse catalog of free programs than ever before, beginning in spring with the launch of...

There are just a couple of openings remaining on our free fall stewardship trips for families and adults! Family-Friendly Day Hike | September 30th | East Weaver Lake Join Ascend Guides for a ride up to the top of Weaver Bally to maintain the top of East Weaver Trail, enjoying stunning 360 degree views as you...

We are halfway through our 2023 summer backpacking and hiking programs and have had an amazing time so far. Here are some highlights from our 3-day backpacking trip for ages 9-11, 5-day backpacking trip for ages 12-14 and our All Adult 7-day Stewardship Trip. Ascend's July/August trips are full but there is still room on...

We love our backyard and we love our community. And because we live here, we know the Trinity Alps and local Forest Service need more caring people to steward this incredible public land. Ascend is the only Trinity County based non-governmental organization doing trail work in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. Please join us as...

Calling all volunteers! Ascend has a few spots left on our Adult Stewardship Programs and Youth Day Hikes. Only a few spots are left on these FREE trips into the Trinity Alps! Learn more about our Day Hikes | Adult Stewardship Program Please join us for a memorable wilderness experience with Ascend Sign Up Today

Descriptions | Schedule | Applications *Due to the stormy winter we have been having, youth backpacking and day hike destinations are TBD We are thrilled to announce the introduction of FOUR new trips this year to accompany our much loved Youth Day Hikes, Youth Backpacking Trips, and Teen & Adult Stewardship Backpacking Trips! We can't...

Saturday March 25th • 6pm-11pm • Weaverville Veteran's Hall | Live DJ | Photo Booth | Food Trucks | Local Beer & Wine | Lip Sync Competition • Prom Royalty Court Competition This year’s Mountain Prom is going to be SO fun! The Lip Sync Competition is full with acts, so come enjoy the show...

Ascend is excited to announce our Spring Break Day Camp for youth ages 5-14 throughout the week of April 10-14, 2023  Each day campers will be formed into age-appropriate groups to participate in activities, including but not limited to, short day hikes, camp cooking classes, nature based arts and crafts, outdoor skills, as well as...