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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.

February Is

MEMBRUARY!

February is MEMBRUARY! We are thankful for your patience throughout the holidays, event closures, and all the other irregular hubbub we throw your way. ASCEND Members are resilient, and deserve to be spoiled!

MEMBER REFERRAL BONUS: Get a friend to start a renewing membership and you BOTH receive $25 store credit! There is no limit on how many members you can refer!

DAILY TREAT: For each check-in this month, select a treat from our Membruary bowl!

ASCEND FAM STICKER: Pick up a SUPER COOL sticker or patch at the front desk!

NEW MEMBER PERKS: Take 20% off of the following: One pair of climbing shoes, One chalk bag or bucket, All ASCEND branded items, Shoe resole (Base cost, not upgrades.)

MEMBER PARTIES: On Saturday, February 28 from 8-10p, choose your preferred ASCEND location, bring a +1, and PARTAY!

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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!

  • Wednesday, Feb. 18: The yoga studio will be closed from 5-5:20 p.m., and from 6:45-7 p.m. The adjustable training wall will be closed from 5:30-5:45 p.m.

  • Saturday, Feb. 21: 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!

  • Sunday, Feb. 22: The developmental zone will be closed from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a private event.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 25: Expect slightly higher traffic than normal from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Sunday, March 1: The developmental zone will be closed from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a private event.

  • Friday, March 6: We'll be hosting Three Way Street band for Jazz Night! They'll be curating the tunes in the upstairs bouldering area. Expect some extra congestion and exquisite vibes.

  • Sunday, March 8: We're hosting an Adaptive Climbing Meetup! A few top-rope lanes in the developmental zone will be reserved for our adaptive climbers.

  • Monday, March 9: Expect slightly higher traffic than normal from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

  • Thursday, March 19: Expect slightly higher traffic than normal from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Slackline (Reserved for Class)

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

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: 2/16/26

  • Last Week: High Bay 20, DZ 4,5

  • This Week: High Bay 16 (Mon), S8-7 (Tues+Thurs), High Bay 18 (Wed)

  • Next Week: High Bay 19, S5-6, High Bay 1

ASCEND

Point Breeze

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

  • 2/15 - Adaptive - Friendship Circle 

    • More kiddos and adults who need dedicated attention and space. Certain climbs may be reserved for this group

  • 2/21 - QFTW Affinity Session 

    • Anti-Valentines Day Celebration!! 8p-10p!

  • 2/22 - Standard Birthday Party 

    • Parts of the development zone and the kitchen will be reserved for this event

  • 2/22 - Adaptive - Friendship Circle 

    • More kiddos and adults who need dedicated attention and space. Certain climbs may be reserved for this group

  • 2/28 - CMU Event Day 1 - expect large groups of college kids who are trying climbing for the first time!

  • 3/1 - CMU Event Day 2 - expect large groups of college kids who are trying climbing for the first time!

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

  • The following classes are canceled for the foreseeable future - stay tuned for new classes and programming coming soon!

    • Tuesday evening slackline class

    • Thursday morning create and inspire

    • Thursday evening slackline class

    • Friday morning create and inspire

    • Saturday morning functional fitness

    • Sunday morning yoga classes (all)

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

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

Last updated on: 2/16/26

  • Last Week: Main Wall 13+14 / Secondary Wall 24, Island 4A+5A, Development Zone 35+36

  • This Week: Main Wall 15+16 / Secondary Wall 23 (Tues), U-Wall 2B+3B (Thurs)

  • Next Week: Main Wall 17 / Secondary Wall 20+21+22 (Tues), Island 1A+2A (Thurs), Development Zone 33+34 (Fri)

ASCEND

South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

  • Monday, February 16: Run Club: 6pm-7pm.

  • Tuesday, February 17: Book Club: 7pm-8pm.

  • Thursday, February 19: MC1R: 6pm-8pm.

  • Friday, February 20: Cosmic Climbing: 8pm-11pm.

    • Bring a head lamp!

  • Sunday, February 22: Big Free Bootcamp at Velum: 10:30am-11:30am.

  • Sunday, February 22: 3-hour Scout Group: 1:30pm-4:30pm.

    • Some roped routes will be in use.

  • Monday, February 23: Run Club: 6pm-7pm.

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

  • Mondays, 6:15am: Boot Camp.

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

  • Tuesdays, 5:30pm: Functional Fitness.

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

  • Wednesdays, 6:15am: Boot Camp.

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

  • 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:

  • Thursday, February 19: 4:30pm & 5:45pm: Create + Inspire subbed by Cassandra.

  • Saturday, February 21: 9:30am & 11am: Create + Inspire subbed by Jackie.

  • Monday, February 23: 7pm: Yoga for Climbers subbed by Cassie.

  • Tuesday, February 24: 4:30pm & 5:45pm: Create + Inspire subbed by Lauren.

  • Wednesday, February 25: 8:30pm: Fast + Fluid subbed by Bari.

  • Thursday, February 26: 4:30pm & 5:45pm: Create + Inspire subbed by Jessica.

  • Saturday, February 28: 9:30am & 11am: Create + Inspire subbed by Bari.

  • Tuesday, March 3: 4:30pm & 5:45pm: Create + Inspire subbed by Lauren.

  • Thursday, March 5: 4:30pm & 5:45pm: Create + Inspire subbed by Cassie.

  • Saturday, March 7: 9:30 & 11am: Create + Inspire subbed by Leart.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

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

Last updated on: 2/16/26

  • Last Week: Prow + Comp Wall, Rogue Rack + Treadwall Reconfiguration

  • This Week: Left Comp + Desk Arch (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri), POTW (Fri)

  • Next Week: Blue Wall Slab, Vert, Box (Mon/Wed)