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Parties + Groups

For The Young At Heart

 

How To Party At ASCEND

Experiencing ASCEND with a group of friends or family is one of the best ways to introduce yourself to the wonderful activity of climbing! Parties and groups at ASCEND come in all shapes and sizes, so no matter what you have in mind, we can likely make it happen.

Primary Options

  1. Standard Birthday Party/Group Booking: Select from available days to book your event!

  2. Non-Standard Birthday Party/Group Booking: For short-notice events or large groups.

  3. Custom Event: Dream big and take ASCEND over for a special event.

Additional Notes

There are no age restrictions to climb at ASCEND, however children 13 and under must be directly supervised by attentive chaperones at a 1:3 ratio. But if you book a group with us, we've got the supervision covered! If you are bringing a group of 5 or more kids, you must make a reservation, as ASCEND Coaches need to be present in many instances. Please call or email ahead to inquire!

Discounts may be extended to non-profit or groups with limited funding, depending on time, number of participants, and other special circumstances.

If you ultimately decide not to book a formal event, but still plan on visiting with a group of five or more people, regardless of age, we greatly appreciate a heads up so we may be prepared for your arrival. In addition to having everyone create an account and complete a waiver, please also send us a message to ask us about options for your group. THANK YOU!

Standard

Birthday Party/Group Booking

Standard birthday parties and groups include: all rental equipment, ample space to host your group's decorations, belongings, food, beverage (no alcohol), limited refrigerator and freezer space, two hours of professional instruction, education, safety, and of course... good times!

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Standard maximum number of active participants (does not include spectators, like guardians or chaperones): 15 (Pittsburgh locations) | 20 (Erie)

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We book standard parties and groups six weeks (3 weeks in Erie) or more in advance.

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Availability varies between facilities.

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Standard pricing varies depending on the facility and the group size, and comes in blocks of: 1-5: $250 | 6-10: $475 | 11-15: $675

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Due to strict safety and staffing requirements, bringing extra people above your purchased pricing tier is strongly discouraged and will come at the cost of an additional $100 per person.

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Full payment must be made to confirm your booking.

Non-Standard

Birthday Party/Group Booking

This option is the same as a Standard Birthday Party/Group Booking, but you are requesting to make a reservation sooner than our normal booking window permits, or are requesting a larger number of participants to attend.

Dream Up

A Custom Event

Whether it’s a bachelorette party, company team-building, or a college orientation, ASCEND prefers to treat each event uniquely. If you desire more than what we've listed above, just let us know what you're thinking and we'll work together to design your perfect event!

We Are Excited To

Party With You