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ASCEND

Access Alerts

 

Bookmark this page out for the most up-to-date news on terrain closures, special events, flash sales, or anything else you might want to know before you visit ASCEND. Make the most of your time by being informed!

We do our best to keep impacts on our members and guests as limited as possible. That being said, sometimes we have to make the difficult decision to reserve terrain for programs, classes, and special events. Our commitment to you, is that we minimize those impacts and give you a heads up.

Current Location Specific

Access Alerts

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

ASCEND

Erie

SPECIAL TERRAIN CLOSURES + EVENTS

The following items may impact your visit. Please plan accordingly!

  • Aug. 10-14: Expect higher-than-average traffic levels each day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. due to our full-day summer camp.

  • Saturday, Aug. 15: The upstairs bouldering area will open at 9:30 a.m. following our Big FREE Yoga event. Want to join us for a unique, fun, FREE community yoga event? Check it out here!

  • Wednesday, Aug. 26: We're hosting Wag at the Crag, where members and day-pass-purchasing adults may bring their well-behaved, leash dog with them to the climbing gym! Canines not your thing? The developmental zone will be a no-dog zone! More info here.

  • Saturday, Sept. 12: The upstairs bouldering area will open at 10 a.m. following a private fundraiser event.

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Slackline (Reserved for Class)

    • Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 6-7 p.m.

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

  • August 20: Power Flow Yoga at 6:30 a.m. will be taught by Chelsea M.

  • August 27: Hatha Yoga at 6 p.m. will be taught by Chelsea M.

  • August 30: Yin Yoga at 4:30 p.m. will be taught by Chelsea M.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 8/9/26

  • Last Week: Developmental Zone 3,4, High Bay 12+14, Boulders S4-6

  • This Week: High Bay 16+18 (Tues+Thurs) Boulders S6-8(Wed), Dev Zone 5+6 (Thurs)

  • Next Week: Boulders N4-6 (Mon+Thurs), High Bay 13+17 +DevZone 1 (Thurs)

ASCEND

Point Breeze

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

  • SLACKLINE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION

    • Our slackline is currently open! We are working on updates to this area through the next few weeks.

  • 8/8 - Private Group

  • 8/8 - WT High School Climbing Club

    • Expect a higher number of high school students in the evening

  • 8/15 - 3 Hour Scout Group

    • Kitchenette will be closed and sections of the development zone will be reserved from 1:30-4:30

  • 8/15 - QTFW Affinity Session

  • 8/30 - Pedal PGH Water Stop

    • Are you planning to ride through the city? Be sure to stop by ASCEND at our water stop! We will be giving away swag and water while supplies last!

YOUTH TEAM IMPACTS

  • Tuesdays: Spray Wall/Kilter Board reserved 6-7p

  • Fridays: Spray Wall reserved 515-715p, Kilter Board reserved 715-745

    • Please feel free to share the board if/when we are not using during this time!

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Fitness Area Deep Cleaning

    • Monday from 12p-1p

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 8/9/26

  • Last Week: Lanes 11, 12, 25, 26, Island 5A, Development Zone Ropes

  • This Week: Lanes 13, 14, 23, 24 (Tues), U-Wall 4B+1B (Thurs)

  • Next Week: Lanes 15, 16, 21, 22 (Tues), Youth Comp Setting - U-Wall (Weds/Thurs/Fri), R3S Youth Comp (Sat)***

***ASCEND Point Breeze is hosting a youth competition on the U-Wall and Island Prow on Saturday, August 22 from 8a - 4p. This area will be closed to the public for this event.

ASCEND

South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

The following items may impact your visit. Please plan accordingly!

  • Monday, August 10, 6pm-7pm: Run Club.

  • Thursday, August 13, 7pm-9pm: Queer Scouts.

  • Sunday, August 16, 1:30pm-3:30pm: Birthday Party.

  • Monday, August 17, 6pm-7pm: Run Club.

  • Tuesday, August 18, 7pm-8pm: Book Club.

  • Thursday, August 20, 6pm-8pm: MC1R (Many Colors, 1 Route)

YOUTH TEAM IMPACTS

  • Mondays: Spray Wall/Kilter Board reserved 6:45-7:45p

  • Wednesdays: Spray Wall/Kilter Board reserved 6:45-7:45p

    • Please feel free to share the board if/when we are not using during this time!

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Wednesdays, 8:30p: Intro to Top Roping.

    • 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Fridays, 6:15am: Boot Camp.

    • Some of the fitness area will be dedicated for this class.

FITNESS + YOGA TEACHER SUBS

Fitness:

  • No Subs scheduled.

Yoga:

  • No Subs scheduled.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. For gym maps and wall names, please go HERE.

Last updated on: 8/9/26

  • Last Week: Arch Entrance R, Desk Arch, L Comp

  • This Week: Arch (Comp, Prow (Mon/Wed)

  • Next Week: Arch Vert (Mon)