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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.

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Playing Hooky: A Recent Day Out At The New River Gorge

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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…

Events

ASCEND's front page events.

View all Event posts in our blog archive.

Reel Rock 20

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Steel Town Throw Down® 2026

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Spooky Season Shenanigans 2026

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Big Free Yoga With Brew House Arts

Promotions

Who doesn't love a good deal?

View all Promotional posts in our blog archive.

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Last Chance Fall Sale

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Fall 2026 Outdoor Climbing Trips 20% Off

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September 2026 Mega Member Perk

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2026 Back To School Specials

News

Accolades, partnerships, and more!

View all News entries in our blog archive.

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Bad Sauna

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Fall 2026 Outdoor Climbing Trips 20% Off

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2026 Back To School Specials

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FA Member Transition Offer

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