ASCEND Climbing

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

Yinz have been LOVING these Valentine's Day climbs this week! 😍 Even our A-Team climbers took a break from training to have some fun together!

These featured problems are coming down later this week, so don't delay in giving them a go! 🙌

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

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 🤣." Be safe and enjoy the rest of your trip!

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

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. ✌️

ASCEND Point Breeze and Up Ending Parkinson's are working to start a climbing program for people living with Parkinson's Disease! We are looking for volunteer belayers who may want to help out with this program.

Program dates/Times: Wednesdays 11-12:30pm
Contact: Upendingparkinsons@gmail.com

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!

Overcoming Fear and Pain in Climbing: A Journey to Rebuilding Confidence - The Climbing Doctor “Nah, that climb is just not my style.”

"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...

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!

Couple of more shots featuring David and Ang!

JANUARY MEGA MEMBER PERK: ASCEND Members get 20% off all ASCEND-branded Merchandise! We are freshly stocked with all sorts of swag like shirts, bandanas, hats, long sleeves, hoodies, and so much more. Trust us, you'll look FABULOUS!

Introducing... Peak Parents Climbing Club! Join Peak Parents for a collaborative climbing session where parents take turns belaying and supervising the kids.

Currently meeting at ASCEND Point Breeze on Wednesdays from 4-7p. ascendclimbing.com/clubs.

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.

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

Shoutout to legends, Ang and David, for modeling some of our latest ASCEND clothing!

ASCEND Members get 20% off all ASCEND-branded Merchandise! We are freshly stocked with all sorts of swag like shirts, bandanas, hats, long sleeves, hoodies, and so much more. Trust us, you'll look FABULOUS! 🛍️

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

🌟 SOME SOUTH SIDE STAFF SELECTIONS 🌟 Swing by and talk with our knowledgeable team about your climbing gear needs! Here are some of our top picks!

🔥 DON’T FORGET: ASCEND Members enjoy 15% off most items at our stores!

Get primed at ascendclimbing.com/store!

🌟 POINT BREEZE STAFF RETAIL PICKS 🌟 Come on by and chat with our friendly team about all your climbing gear needs! We’re excited to share some of our top staff picks with you.

🤑 DON’T FORGET 🤑 ASCEND Members enjoy 15% off most items at our stores!

Get primed at ascendclimbing.com/store!

☃️🎄Merry Christmas and Winter Wishes, ASCEND Fam! 🎄☃️ 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.

Have you had the chance to visit any of the local businesses we've partnered with for our December Mega Member Perk? Check out three of our Pittsburgh businesses: Hound Haus, Trace Brewing, and Velum Fermentation, and make sure you tell them you're an ASCEND member! ascendclimbing.com/dec25perk

📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.

🎄 Happy holidays from your friends at ASCEND!

📆 Heads up—our hours are a bit different during the holidays, so please check our Google page!

👋 We’re excited to welcome many new climbers and can’t wait to reconnect with our old friends who are back in town for the holidays!

Have you had the chance to visit any of the local businesses we've partnered with for our December Perk? Check out three of our Pittsburgh businesses: 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, Club Cafe Coffeehouse, and Fat Head's Saloon, and stay tuned for more local business features! ascendclimbing.com/dec25perk

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! 📚 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...

Over 1,000 😲 Steel Town Throw Down photos from Tara Bennett have just been posted on ascendclimbing.com/sttd2025. 👀 GO TAKE A LOOK!

🌟 STAFF RETAIL PICKS 🌟 Hey climbers! 🎉 Swing by and support local business while chatting with our passionate team about your climbing gear needs! Let’s dive into some of our top picks!

🔥 DON’T FORGET: ASCEND Members enjoy 15% off most items at our stores!

Get primed ascendclimbing.com/store!

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!@

🌟 STAFF RETAIL PICKS 🌟 Swing by and support local business while chatting with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team about your climbing gear needs!

DON'T FORGET: ASCEND Members get 15% off most items sold at our stores.
ventures!

Get primed at ascendclimbing.com/store.

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! 🎉 We’re resetting the gym with around 100 brand new problems, and we can’t wait for you to try them all!

ascendclimbing.com/sttd2025