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Welcome To The

ASCEND Blog

Our blog is home to ASCEND's large and special event and programs announcements, as well as promotions and sales, exciting news, and thoughtful editorials.

Blog

All posts by date published.

View all entries in our blog archive.

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Court Climbs Trys ASCEND South Side's Treadwall

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Climbing Helmet: A Short History of Protecting our Heads

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Why are there so many [freaking] kids at the crags these days? Five possible reasons…

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Coaching ASCEND’s Youth Competition Team, During Competition Season

Events

ASCEND's front page events.

View all Event posts in our blog archive.

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Rustbelt Roadtrip Redpoint Series (R³S)

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PBO Cookies + Climbing Social

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8th Annual 5Point Adventure Film Festival

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Scarpa Shoe Demo

Promotions

Who doesn't love a good deal?

View all Promotional posts in our blog archive.

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September 2026 Mega Member Perk

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2026 Back To School Specials

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FA Member Transition Offer

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July 2026 Mega Member Perk

News

Accolades, partnerships, and more!

View all News entries in our blog archive.

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Bad Sauna

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2026 Back To School Specials

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FA Member Transition Offer

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Off-Peak Summer Day Pass Special

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