ASCEND Climbing is the proud operator of climbing, fitness, and yoga facilities, in Pittsburgh, Young
Happy CREWsday! Kaitlyn is our Director of Operations here at ASCEND and her favorite part of her job is how dynamic her position can be, making each day different than the last! She occasionally climbs and loves using our fitness areas. Thanks for chatting, Kaitlyn!
Happy Member Monday! Michael is a frequent flier at our Monday night ACT sessions, where he enjoys working on his climbing skills and hanging out at the gym. Thanks for chatting with us!
08/19/2026
Attention Youth Climbers + Families! Two big things:
1️⃣ We are holding a low pressure youth competition at ASCEND Point Breeze this Saturday 8/22! All climbers 14 and under of all abilities are encouraged to register!
2️⃣ We need a few more volunteer judges to help run the event. No experience needed, and we have a few thank you gifts for you!
Learn more about the comp and register to judge at ascendclimbing.com/r3s [link in profile]. Or, see more below.
This year, ASCEND has teamed up with The Goat Fort and The Niagara Climbing Center to bring you our inaugural Recreational Youth Competitive Bouldering Series for the region: The Rustbelt Roadtrip Redpoint Series (R3S). Join us on Saturday, August 22nd for the main event at ASCEND Point Breeze, where we need your support!
We are seeking 10 volunteer judges for each session (9:30 AM - 12 PM | 1 PM - 3:30 PM). As a judge, you'll be assigned to a climbing lane to guide the kids on where to climb and help score their performance. We’ll gather on the competition day before each session for a brief overview of judging and scoring, so no prior experience is required. If you're interested in helping create an unforgettable competition day for these young climbers, we’d love your involvement in nurturing their passion for this fantastic sport!
As a token of our gratitude for your volunteering efforts, you will receive:
🍕 Pizza
🥨 Snacks & drinks
💳 $10 Store Credit
🎟️ Day Pass Coupon
Thank you for helping us make this competition a success; we couldn't do it without dedicated volunteers like you!
See you on the 22nd, and happy climbing! 🧗♂️✨
Happy CREWsday! Sean has been working with us for about a year now at the front desk and as one of our coaches. They love climbing, acro yoga, and just getting to hang out with their fun coworkers! Thanks for saying hi, Sean!
Happy Member Monday! Rylee has been an ASCEND member since early 2026 and enjoys our fitness areas, yoga studio, and has even been working on climbing! Keep crushing it, Rylee!
08/15/2026
📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.
ERIE
◀️ Last Week: High Bay 12+14, DZ 3+4, Boulders S6-8
▶️ This Week: Boulders N4-6 (Tues+Thurs), High Bay 13+17 DZ1 (Wed)
↗️ Next Week: High Bay 11, 15,19,20 (Tues+Thurs), Boulders N2+3 (Wed)
POINT BREEZE
◀️ Last Week: Lanes 13, 14, 24, Island 1A + 2A, DZ Ropes
▶️ This Week: Lanes 15, 16, 22, 23 (Tues), Youth Comp Setting - U-Wall (Weds/Thurs/Fri), R3S Youth Comp (Sat)***
↗️ Next Week: Lanes 17, 20, 21 (Tues), Island 2A + 3A (Thurs)
***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.
SOUTH SIDE
◀️ Last Week: Arch Comp, Prow
▶️ This Week: Arch Vert (Mon)
↗️ Next Week: Arch Window, Coffin (Mon/Wed), Toprope (Fri)
Happy CREWsday! Steven is our unofficial DJ at Point Breeze and loves to share his love for music while he's working at the front desk. He's a big fan of climbing and just passed his Lead certification! Thanks for saying hi, Steven!
Happy Member Monday! Kurt has been climbing with us for years now (his words!) and loves to lead and top rope with his friends. We caught him right after he crushed a 5.10 at Point Breeze with some super helpful in-cut crimp holds, which happen to be some of his favorites. Thanks for saying hi, Kurt!
08/09/2026
📣 ROUTESETTING ROUNDUP 📣 Keeping you apprised of the constant churn of routes. Browse images to see gym maps and photos of some recently set walls! For all the details, visit ascendclimbing.com/accessalerts.
ERIE
◀️ 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)
POINT BREEZE
◀️ 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.
SOUTH SIDE
◀️ Last Week: Arch Entrance R, Desk Arch, L Comp
▶️ This Week: Arch (Comp, Prow (Mon/Wed)
↗️ Next Week: Arch Vert (Mon)
Happy CREWsday! Bri is one of our Managers on Duty (MOD) at Point Breeze and loves sharing her love of climbing with new people. She enjoys lead climbing with her friends! Thanks for saying hi, Bri!