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2026 CISO Ascent Spring Alpine Retreat (location will be announced 10/21)

Location Hint: Where the clouds perch to rest and rivers choose their destiny.

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<h1><strong>Events</strong></h1>
<h2>2025 CISO Ascent Fall Appalachian Retreat</h2>
<p class="large">October 19-21st - Appalachian Mountains - Asheville, North Carolina</p>
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<li class="large">Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park</li>
<li class="large">Proudly supporting the City's economic recovery from Hurricane Helene</li>
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<p class="large">What's on the agenda?</p>
<p>Check out our full itinerary <a href="https://cdn.commoninja.com/asset/1fd39997-9751-4b8d-8f70-720316159558.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<li>Guided hikes in <a href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/home-highest-oldest-peaks">Blue Ridge / Appalachian Mountains</a>
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<li>Lower intensity options avaiable during registration</li>
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<li>Member-funded activites
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<li>Transporation / Travel</li>
<li>Biltmore Estate Tour</li>
<li>Lodging @ Doubletree Hilton Asheville - Biltmore</li>
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<li>Optional partner grants for those with strapped travel budgets
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<li>Not available for those in the public sector</li>
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<p>Feeling FOMO? It's okay. We plan to host two retreats each year at different national parks.</p>

Sunset over the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains from Crescent Rock, in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

CISO Ascent

CISO Ascent unites outdoor leadership events with purpose-driven community investments for senior cybersecurity executives. Wilderness excursions, executive-coaching sessions, and outdoor peer think tanks allow leaders to disconnect while cultivating a tight-knit community committed to giving back.