Our new "Summit Flag" in the wild! These lucky #ascendfam are missing out on all the cold and snow and instead adventuring all over Thailand! We have limited information other than, "it's so amazing here, making me reconsider my next 10-20 years of life π€£." Be safe and enjoy the rest of your trip!
05.02.2026 21:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ASCEND South Side is getting a TREADWALL! Should be ready for use next week.
We know space in the gym is important and that the placement of this will be met with some frustration by some. Thank you for giving this arrangement a chance while we consider other options in the future. βοΈ
29.01.2026 17:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
UPDATE: Both ASCEND South Side and Point Breeze will be CLOSED Sunday, January 25th and will plan on opening at 3pm on Monday, January 26th. ASCEND Erie will continue operations as normal. Please stay safe out there, Pittsburgh!
24.01.2026 22:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Overcoming Fear and Pain in Climbing: A Journey to Rebuilding Confidence - The Climbing Doctor
βNah, that climb is just not my style.β
"Overcoming fear after an injury is a journey that requires patience, courage, and a willingness to challenge the limits of both body and mind."
theclimbingdoctor.com/overcoming-f...
24.01.2026 12:35 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Hey ASCEND FAM! Regarding the storm...
1. All scheduled programming at both PGH locations is cancelled for this Sunday, 1/25.
2. We will try our best to be open for regular hours on 1/25 (and the days following) for those who can safely commute.
Check back for updates. Stay warm out there!
23.01.2026 20:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Introducing... The Neurodivergent Climbing Collective, our newest climbing club at ASCEND Point Breeze!
Learn more and register for an upcoming meetup at ascendclimbing.com/clubs.
20.01.2026 14:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π SOME SOUTH SIDE STAFF SELECTIONS π Swing by and talk with our knowledgeable team about your climbing gear needs! Here are some of our top picks!
π₯ DONβT FORGET: ASCEND Members enjoy 15% off most items at our stores!
Get primed at ascendclimbing.com/store!
02.01.2026 13:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈπMerry Christmas and Winter Wishes, ASCEND Fam! πβοΈ Just a friendly reminder that we close at 2p tonight and won't reopen until Friday at 10a. Be sure to check our Google pages for the most up-to-date hours through the new year.
24.12.2025 14:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π Happy holidays from your friends at ASCEND!
π Heads upβour hours are a bit different during the holidays, so please check our Google page!
π Weβre excited to welcome many new climbers and canβt wait to reconnect with our old friends who are back in town for the holidays!
21.12.2025 13:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Here's an OLD photo (because we didn't have a great photo of a busy crag day) to present a NEW blog post, written by Jen Hemphill! π Climbing At A Busy Outdoor Climbing Area: Thoughts On Crag Etiquette After Our Trip To The Red River Gorge.
Jen's thoughts at ascendclimbing.com/busyclimbing...
19.12.2025 13:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We'd like to take a moment before the event kicks off today to give a special shout out to our awesome sponsors! Each of their contributions has helped us put together such an incredible event, and we couldn't thank them enough for supporting our climbing community!@
12.12.2025 21:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Friendly heads-up that ASCEND South Side is taking a little break from bouldering until Sunday. We're gearing up for the exciting Steel Town Throw Down this weekend! π Weβre resetting the gym with around 100 brand new problems, and we canβt wait for you to try them all!
ascendclimbing.com/sttd2025
08.12.2025 21:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0