Choose an eligible event
Look for “Ascend 12 credit” in the event’s Trail Card. Free and paid events can qualify.
Ascend 12 · The annual ABH challenge
12 adventures.
One great year.
Attend 12 eligible ABH events between January and December. Each event counts once. Every return brings another familiar face.
Open to everyone in the ABH community. No Member Pass required.
Three simple steps
Show up. Check in. Keep going.
Check in with the organizer
Use the same RSVP email each time. Your attendance is verified after you arrive.
Build your year
Earn one credit for each eligible event you attend. Reach milestones at 3, 6, 9, and 12.
Your progress
We keep count.
You keep exploring.
The organizer keeps your total in ABH’s private attendance records. Ask for a progress check or help with a missing visit.
Ask about my progress ↗Include your RSVP email and the event name in your private message. Personal account access is not open yet.
What counts as one adventure?
One eligible ABH event with verified attendance earns one credit. A weekend or multi-day event still counts once. Booking several spots does not add credits; an RSVP alone does not count.
When does my year start and finish?
January 1–December 31, Eastern Time. The event’s start date decides which year it belongs to, even if your check-in is corrected later.
Do all events count?
Only events marked eligible count. Future events count after they begin and attendance is verified. Cancelled events and events without eligibility do not count.
What if a visit is missing or incorrect?
Send the organizer the event name, your RSVP email, and what needs fixing. ABH reviews the attendance evidence and updates your total. Let us know if you used a different email so your visits can be reviewed together.
Do I need a membership? Are there prizes?
No membership is required. The milestones are digital recognition for showing up. They do not include prizes, discounts, or priority booking. A refund or an expired membership does not erase verified attendance at an eligible event.