The purpose of First Ascenders is to provide urban teens with an opportunity to rock climb in order to develop self-confidence, physical fitness and a greater awareness and appreciation of nature.
"46 percent of outdoor participants are from households with incomes of $75,000 or more." www.outdoorindustry.org 2011
"In 2009, only 18% percent of high school students surveyed had participated in at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity on each of the 7 days before the survey." www.cdc.gov 2011
"In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese." www.cdc.gov 2010
