Our Story
Growing up in Lake Tahoe, California, I developed an intrinsic love for outdoor adventure through climbing and skiing. Sport climbing lead into traditional climbing then onto Big-Wall, and finally Alpine. The inspiration to explore the vertical realm lead me to establish over forty first ascents around the world and become an expert in all disciplines. I’ve thankfully gone on to land various accolades, awards, and Feature Film spots. From Forbes Magazine, to The Alpinist Film; from the Arctic Circle to the South Pacific, climbing has taken me around the world. Working with The North Face and organizing expeditions has become a blend of my passion, and my career.
I wanted to share these places I’ve been so fortunate to experience, and I’ve mapped out dream climbing vacations crafted around movement, spectacular wilderness settings, incredible food and culture. Ill be leading these trips alongside my partner Elliott. Once a full-time professional photographer and snowboarder, Elliott brings the same passion and dedication to the vertical world. Having spent years climbing in Yosemite Valley, Elliott has climbed El Capitan over 20 times and put up first ascents around the world. Join us on these once in a lifetime adventures through enchanting villages, incredible cuisine, luxurious hotels, and the best vacation climbing imaginable.
- Brette Harrington
Our Evolving Focus
At Ascent, we’re focused on curating private trips designed around the unique dreams and desires of our guests. Each journey is customized to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
While we’ll still release a select number of public trips, our priority is crafting unforgettable private adventures tailored exclusively for you. With this one on one approach we can create the absolute highest quality experiences.
If you’d like us to design the trip of your dreams, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Brette Harrington & Elliott Bernhagen

