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ASCEND

Access Alerts

 

Bookmark this page out for the most up-to-date news on terrain closures, special events, flash sales, or anything else you might want to know before you visit ASCEND. Make the most of your time by being informed!

We do our best to keep impacts on our members and guests as limited as possible. That being said, sometimes we have to make the difficult decision to reserve terrain for programs, classes, and special events. Our commitment to you, is that we minimize those impacts and give you a heads up.

Current

Sales + Promotions

MEGA MEMBER PERK

April: April showers bring ASCEND members wildflowers! Pick up some wildflower seeds at the front desk to grow something beautiful and help the pollinators. We are also highlighting and discounting some of the most sustainably-minded products we carry, so stop in to learn more and save!

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Erie

SPECIAL TERRAIN CLOSURES + EVENTS

The following items may impact your visit. Please plan accordingly!

  • April 14-18: Spring Break Summer Camp - no closures, but elevated youth traffic between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 19: Big FREE Yoga - upstairs area will open for general use at 9:30 a.m.

  • Saturday, April 19: Special Cosmic Climbing event from 8:30-11 p.m.! Headlamps required. No closures.

  • Tuesday, April 22: The whole high-bay climbing area will be closed to the public from 6-10 p.m. to host our rope league finals.

  • Sunday, April 27: Birthday party from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the developmental zone.

  • Tuesday, April 29: Climbing Industry Careers 101 will be held in the yoga studio from 6-9 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 30: Special Spring Cleaning Member Yard Sale Event - no closures.

  • Friday, May 2: Field Trip from 12-2 p.m. - potential lane closures due to adaptive climbing equipment.

  • Saturday, May 3: Birthday party from 2:30-4:30 in the developmental zone.

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

  • Sunday, April 20: Rest + Renew (6:30-7:30 p.m.) - Sub: Chelsea McQuaid

  • Thursday, April 24: Slow + Steady (6:30-7:30 p.m.) - Sub: Chelsea McQuaid

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 4/11/25

  • Last Week: High Bay 15,18, Boulders N5,6

  • This Week: Dev Zone 5,6,1 (Mon), High Bay 13,14 (Tues), Boulders N3,4 (Wed+Thurs)

  • Next Week: High Bay 16,19 (Mon+Tues), Boulders N1,2 (Wed+Thurs)

ASCEND

Point Breeze

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

The following items may impact your visit. Please plan accordingly!

  • Monday April 14: Top-Rope Lanes 21, 22, 23 CLOSED 5:30p-7:00p for Coach Fall Progression Training

  • Monday, April 14: 8:30a-9:30a - Yoga Room Reserved

  • Tuesday, April 15: 11:30a-2:30p - Yoga Room Reserved

  • Tuesday, April 15: 12:30p-2:30p - School Field Trip in Developmental Zone

  • Wednesday, April 16: 9:15a-2:30p - Yoga Room Reserved

  • Wednesday, April 16: 10a-12p - School Field Trip in Developmental Zone

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Adjustable Spray Wall (Reserved for A-Team)

    • Wednesdays + Fridays from 6-7p

  • Kilter Board (Reserved for A-Team)

    • Wednesdays + Fridays from 7-7:30p

  • Slackline (Reserved for Class)

    • 1st + 3rd Tuesdays from 6-7p

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 4/11/25

  • Last Week: Main Wall 13+14 / Secondary Wall 22+23, Island 5A+1A, Dev Zone 33+34

  • This Week: Main Wall 15+16+17 / Secondary Wall 21 (Tues), U-Wall 3B+4B (Thurs)

  • Next Week: Main Wall 1+2+3+4 (Tues), Island 2A (Thurs), Dev Zone 1C (Fri)

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South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

The following items may impact your visit. Please plan accordingly!

  • Wednesday, April 23, 10am-12pm: School Field Trip

  • Wednesday, April 23, 6pm-9pm: Climbing Industry Careers 101

  • Sunday, April 27, 10:30am-11:30am: Big Free Yoga for Runners

  • Sunday, April 27, 1:30pm-3:30pm: Youth Scout Group

  • Saturday, May 3, 12pm-2pm: Pittsburgh FAST Meetup

  • Saturday, May 3, 2:30pm-4:30pm: Birthday Party

  • Saturday, May 3, 8pm-10pm: BIPOC Affinity Session

  • Sunday, May 4, 1:30pm-5:30pm: Youth Scout Group

    • Some sections of the roped wall will be closed for rappel training

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Spray Wall (Reserved for A-Team)

    • Mondays from 6-7p

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 4/11/25

  • Last Week: Arch Desk Side Arch + Entrance Wall

  • This Week: Blue Wall: Slab, Vert, Box, Walltopia (Mon+Wed), Lanes 12+15 (Fri), POTW (Fri)

  • Next Week: Cave + Topout Slab (Mon+Wed)