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.

March

Mega Member Perk

To help our members march toward self-improvement, we've got two very special Mega Member Perks lined up!

SEND BARS: We've teamed up with Send Bars to offer our members complimentary Send Bars, as well as discounts to purchase more! FUEL FOR YOUR BIG SENDS!
YOGA + FITNESS: Our yoga and fitness classes are pretty amazing, but many of our members haven't a clue! Take your first class (since August 2025) to get a bonus AND get entered into a raffle each class you take! WIN ASCEND MEMBERSHIP + GIFT CARDS!

SEE ALL DETAILS

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!

Wednesdays through May 27: The yoga studio will be closed from 5-5:20 p.m., and from 6:45-7 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.
Saturday, March 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!

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: 3/1/26

Last Week: High Bay 1, 3, Boulders S5-6, Developmental Zone 6, PoTW
This Week: High Bay 2+4(Mon), Boulders S4-3 (Tue+Wed), Dev Zone 1-3 (Wed), PoTW (Fri)
Next Week: High Bay 5 (Mon), Boulders S1-2 (Tues+Thurs), PoTW (Fri)

ASCEND

Point Breeze

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

3/ 5- Team Building Event - medium size group in the gym
3/7 - Standard Birthday Party - reserved space in the kitchen, and top out boulders
3/20 - OIC Group Fieldtrip - Group of kids in the gym in the middle of the day
3/22 - Scout Group - space reserved in the kitchen and portions of the top out boulders.

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: 3/1/26

Last Week: Main Wall 17 / Secondary Wall 20+21+22, Island 1A+2A, Development Zone 32+33
This Week: Main Wall 1-4 (Tues/Thurs), U-Wall 4B (Fri)
Next Week: Main Wall 5+6 / Secondary Wall 30+31 (Tues), Island 3A+4A (Thurs), Topout Boulder 1C (Fri)

ASCEND

South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Saturday, February 28: Membruary Party: 8pm-10pm.
Monday, March 2: Run Club: 6pm-7pm.
Tuesday, March 3: Book Club: 7pm-8pm.
Thursday, March 5: Over the Mountain Climbers Club: 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Saturday, March 7: BIPOC Affinity Session: 8pm-10pm.
Monday, March 9: Run Club: 6pm-7pm.
Thursday, March 12, Queer Scouts: 7pm-9pm.

YOUTH TEAM IMPACTS

Wednesday, March 4: Window Side of arch boulder closed from 5-8 for a Youth mock competition
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:

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.
Monday, March 9: 8:30pm: Rest + Renew subbed by Helena.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

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

Last updated on: 3/1/26

The next few weeks at ASCEND South Side will be atypical from our normal setting schedule, as we prepare to host a setter clinic, youth training camp, and youth regional competition. GET ALL DETAILS.

Last Week: Blue Wall Slab, Vert, Box
This Week: Coffin, Window Arch, Arch Vert (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri), POTW (Fri)
Next Week: Topout, Wave (Mon/Wed)