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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!

  • Thursday, Sept. 11: A private event will be utilizing the yoga studio from 5-8 p.m.

  • Sunday, Sept. 14: We're hosting an adaptive climbing meetup from 12-2 p.m.! Our Mechanical Advantage System will close down a couple of the top rope lanes in the developmental zone, but the auto-belay lanes should remain open.

  • Saturday, Sept. 20: Big FREE Yoga from 8:30-9:30 a.m. will take place in the upstairs bouldering area. Only Big FREE Yoga attendees will be allowed upstairs until 9:30 a.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: 9/2/25

  • Last Week: High Bay 12, 15, Boulders S1-4

  • This Week: High Bay 14, 17, Fill in Boulders (Tues+Thurs)

  • Next Week: High Bay 16 (Mon), DZ Boulders (Tues), DZ4-6 (Wed), N5

ASCEND

Point Breeze

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

  • Saturday 8-30 : 1:30-3:30 - Birthday party! The top out boulder and kitchen may have closures at this time

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Fitness Area Deep Cleaning

    • Tuesdays from 12p-1p

  • Slackline (Reserved for Class)

    • Every Tuesday from 6-7p

  • Yoga Studio (Reserved)

    • Use of studio may be restricted from 8a-4p on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please feel free to call before you visit to check on the status

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: 9/2/25

  • Last Week: Main Wall 5+6 / Secondary Wall 30+31, U-Wall 2B+3B

  • This Week: Main Wall 7+8 / Secondary Wall 28+29 (Tues), Island 2A+3A (Thurs), Topout Boulder 2C (Fri)

  • Next Week: Main Wall 9+10 / Secondary Wall 26+27 (Tues), U-Wall 1B+4B (Thurs)

ASCEND

South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

  • Saturday, August 30, 10a-12p: WOW Climbs Outdoors + Picnic. Ascend South Side is the backup in case of rain.

  • Saturday, September 6, 8p-10p: BIPOC Affinity Session.

  • Saturday, September 14, 10:30am-11:30am: Big Free Yoga at Velum.

  • Wednesday, September 17 - Fall 2025 Bouldering League starts!

  • Saturday, September 20, 8pm-10pm: QFTW Affinity Session.

RECURRING CLASS TERRAIN IMPACTS

  • Monday, September 1, 6:30p-8:00p: Intro to Top Roping.1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Wednesday, September 3, 8:30p-10:00p: Intro to Top Roping. 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Wednesday, September 10, 8:30p-10:00p: Intro to Top Roping. 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Monday, September 15, 6:30p-8:00p: Intro to Top Roping.1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Wednesday, September 17, 8:30p-10:00p: Intro to Top Roping. 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Wednesday, September 24, 8:30p-10:00p: Intro to Top Roping. 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

  • Wednesday, October 1, 8:30p-10:00p: Intro to Top Roping. 1-2 top rope lanes will be in use.

YOGA + FITNESS TEACHER SUBS

Fitness:

  • Monday, September 1, 6:15am-7:15am: Boot Camp subbed by TBD.

Yoga:

  • Monday, September 1, 5:30p-6:30p: Create + Inspire, subbed by Jessica.

  • Monday, September 1, 8:30p-9:30p: Fast + Fluid, subbed by Cassie.

  • Wednesday, September 3, 8:30p-9:30p: Fast + Fluid, subbed by Anthony.

  • Monday, September 8, 8:30p-9:30p: Fast + Fluid, subbed by Cassie.

  • Wednesday, September 10, 8:30p-9:30p: Fast + Fluid, subbed by Anthony.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

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

Last updated on: 9/2/25

  • Last Week: Topout Mushroom, Top Rope, POTW

  • This Week: Arch Coffin + Wave (Mon/Wed)

  • Next Week: Arch Window Side + Vert (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri), POTW (Fri)