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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!

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Erie

SPECIAL TERRAIN CLOSURES + EVENTS

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

  • July 13-17: Expect higher-than-average traffic levels each day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. due to our full-day summer camp.

  • Wednesday, July 15: We'll be hosting the Envision Blind Sports Summer Camp for an afternoon of climbing! Expect elevated traffic from 2:30-6:45 in multiple areas of the gym.

  • Saturday, July 18: 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!

  • July 20-24: Expect higher-than-average traffic levels each day from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. due to our half-day summer camp.

  • July 21-22: Expect higher-than-average traffic levels from 1-4 p.m. both days due to a corporate event.

  • Wednesday, July 22: The developmental zone will be reserved for a private event from 7-9 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: 6/8/26

  • Last Week: High Bay 15,16, 18, Boulders N1

  • This Week: Boulders S8+7, High Bay 17, 19, DZ Boulders(Thurs)

  • Next Week: DZ 1+2 (Tues+Wed) Fill In Boulders (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.

  • Friday July 3 - Steel City Squash

  • CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY

  • 7/5 - Standard Birthday Party 

    • Kitchenette will be closed and sections of the development zone will be reserved from 1:30-3:30

  • Sunday July 5th - Standard Birthday Party

    • Kitchenette will be closed and sections of the development zone will be reserved from 1:30-3:30

  • Saturday July 11 - CMU Group Event

  • Saturday July 11 - WT High School Climbing Club

  • Saturday July 25 - 26 - Acro Fest

    • The yoga studio will be unavailable other than scheduled classes

  • Sunday August 2 - Standard Birthday Party

    • Kitchenette will be closed and sections of the development zone will be reserved from 1:30-3:30

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: 7/13/26

  • Last Week: Lanes 5, 6, Lanes 30, 31

  • This Week: Lanes 1-4 (Tues/Thurs), U-Wall 3B (Fri)

  • Next Week: Lanes 7,8, 28, 29 (Tues), Island 4A+5A (Thurs)

ASCEND

South Side

TERRAIN CLOSURES + SPECIAL EVENTS

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

  • Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 9am-12pm: Summer Camp.

  • Monday, July 13, 11:30pm-1:30pm: Youth Group Meet Up.

  • Monday, July 13, 1:30pm-3:30pm: Youth Group Meet Up.

  • Monday, July 13, 6pm-7pm: Run Club.

  • Wednesday, July 15, 12:45p-2:45p: Youth Group Meet Up.

  • Thursday, July 16, 6pm-8pm: MC1R (Many Colors 1 Route).

  • Saturday, July 18, 8pm-10pm: BIPOC + QFTW Joint Affinity Session.

  • Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 9am-12pm: Summer Camp.

  • Monday, July 20, 6pm-7pm: Run Club.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 1pm-3pm: Youth Group Meet Up.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 7pm-8pm: Book Club.

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.

    • This class will no longer be taking place.

  • Tuesdays, 5:30pm: Functional Fitness.

    • This class will no longer be taking place.

  • Wednesdays, 6:15am: Boot Camp.

    • This class will no longer be taking place.

  • 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:

  • Monday, July 13, 7pm: Yoga for Climbers subbed by Cassandra S.

  • Monday, July 20, 7pm: Yoga for Climbers subbed by Jessica S.

ROUTESETTING SCHEDULE

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

Last updated on: 7/13/26

  • Last Week: Blue Wall Walltopia, Cave

  • This Week: Topout Slab, Prow, Window (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri)

  • Next Week: Topout Mushroom (Mon/Wed)