ASCEND Erie

10/30/2026

📣 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 Fill-in 18 + 20, Boulder N5-6
▶️ This Week: High Bay 17+19, Boulder DZ Top Out
↗️ Next Week: High Bay 1, 2, 3, Boulder 3-4

10/29/2026

See you tonight the final, spooky installment of ASCEND Erie Routesetter Theme Nights!

Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

🎉 Oct. 29 - Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

https://www.ascendclimbing.com/blog/ascend-erie-routesetter-theme-nights

10/27/2026

Learn how to do this (and much simpler things!) during our Slackline Classes! Next class is tomorrow night (Wednesday) at ASCEND Erie.

Learn more and register at ascendclimbing.com/slackline.

10/26/2026

📣 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 18 + 20, DZ 5, Boulders S6-8
▶️ This Week: High Bay 17+19, Fill-in 18+20, Boulders N5-6
↗️ Next Week: High Bay 1 - 3, Bouldering DZ Top Out

We're also setting some "project boulders" around the gym. Look for the tags! These will stay in their current form for a couple of weeks before seeing some minor adjustments after working with climbers while they climb on them.

ALSO: Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Join our setting team for upcoming theme nights! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

📆 Thursday Oct. 29 from 5:30-8p At ASCEND Erie: Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

10/21/2026

Looking for plans tonight? Join Tabletop Commons - Erie for a drop-in D&D session!

Join Tabletop Commons at ASCEND Erie on Wed, Oct 2 fo % r D&D Session 1! Open-table session 1 of episodic style D&D % night. Beginners welcome—RSVP your spot today!

10/21/2026

Hang out with us tomorrow night for our second ASCEND Erie Routesetter Theme Night!

Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

Thursdays From 5:30-8p At ASCEND Erie

🎉 Oct. 22 - Potluck Night! - Keep your eyes peeled for a signup sheet.
🎉 Oct. 29 - Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

https://www.ascendclimbing.com/blog/ascend-erie-routesetter-theme-nights

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

We asked climbers at ASCEND South Side what they’re working on! Have you tried any of these climbs?

10/17/2026

📣 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: Highbay fill-in 14+15+16, Bouldering S3-5
▶️ This Week: Highbay 18+20, Bouldering S6-8, DZ Lane 5
↗️ Next Week: Highbay 17+19, Bouldering S5-6, DZ Lane 6

We're also setting some "project boulders" around the gym. Look for the tags! These will stay in their current form for a couple of weeks before seeing some minor adjustments after working with climbers while they climb on them.

ALSO: Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Join our setting team for upcoming theme nights! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

Thursdays From 5:30-8p At ASCEND Erie
📆 Oct. 22 - Potluck Night! Keep your eyes peeled for a signup sheet.
📆 Oct. 29 - Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

10/14/2026

Hang out with us tomorrow night (and the next two Thursdays) for ASCEND Erie Routesetter Theme Nights!

Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Join our setting team for upcoming theme nights! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

Thursdays From 5:30-8p At ASCEND Erie

🎉 Oct 15 - Music Night - With Three Way Street!
🎉 Oct. 22 - Potluck Night! - Keep your eyes peeled for a signup sheet.
🎉 Oct. 29 - Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

https://www.ascendclimbing.com/blog/ascend-erie-routesetter-theme-nights

10/13/2026

Boulders! ASCEND South Side’s Fall Bouldering League kicks off this week and we still have a few spots open! Registration closes Tuesday 10/20.

Get all the details at ascendclimbing.com/leagues.

10/12/2026

📣 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: Highbay 14+15+16, Bouldering N1 and S1-3
▶️ This Week: Highbay fill-in 14+15+16, Bouldering S3-5
↗️ Next Week: Highbay 18+20, Bouldering S5-6, DZ Lane 5

We're also setting some "project boulders" around the gym. Look for the tags! These will stay in their current form for a couple of weeks before seeing some minor adjustments after working with climbers while they climb on them.

ALSO: Meet ASCEND Erie's New Routesetters! Join our setting team for upcoming theme nights! Come climb the new sets together, talk about the setting process, and get all your questions answered.

Thursdays From 5:30-8p At ASCEND Erie
📆 Oct 15 - Music Night! w/ Three Way Street
📆 Oct. 22 - Potluck Night! Keep your eyes peeled for a signup sheet.
📆 Oct. 29 - Halloween Costume Night! Costumes not required, but encouraged! There may, or may not, be a contest for best costume.

10/10/2026

📣 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.

POINT BREEZE
◀️ Last Week: Lanes 12, 13, 22, 23, 40, 41, U-Wall 4B+1B
▶️ This Week: Lanes 14, 15, 16, 21, 39 (Tues), Island 3A+4A (Thurs)
↗️ Next Week: Lanes 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, 20 (Tues), U-Wall 2B (Thurs), Fill In Lanes 1-4 (Thurs)

SOUTH SIDE
◀️ Last Week: Desk Arch, L Comp, Top Rope
▶️ This Week: Comp, Prow, Arch Vert L (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri)
↗️ Next Week: Arch Vert R, Window Arch, Coffin (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri)

10/09/2026

Don't be scared of trad climbing - come take our workshop on Halloween weekend, lead by coach Scott! This in-depth clinic will cover traditional climbing equipment, placement, anchors, and leading. Learn how to use and trust “trad” climbing gear like the pros!

Students will learn the skills to safely and confidently place and evaluate traditional climbing gear, how to make traditional "SERENE" anchors, how to lead traditional climbs, and the basics of single-pitch traditional climbing. For more details and to register, visit https://www.ascendclimbing.com/blog/trad-climbing-anchors-gear-placement-clinic

10/09/2026

This is what true friendship looks like! 🟦 A reminder to celebrate your friend's achievements in grand ways. Next time you Venmo them for dinner, consider mailing an oversized check to commemorate the event! 😆

Congrats to all the recent belay tag holders! 🎉 Happy climbing!

10/07/2026

ASCEND South Side's Bouldering League starts next week! We're so excited. On top of the weekly treats/retail discounts and a league t-shirt, competitors will get to push themselves on the wall in a supportive and fun environment. Learn more and register to join the fun at ascendclimbing.com/leagues.

Need help assembling your team? Come climb tonight 10/7 between 6-8p to meet other solo competitors. Grab a name tag at the front desk and climb near the new set area to find some new friends!

10/03/2026

📣 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.

POINT BREEZE
◀️ Last Week: Lanes 10, 11, 24, 25, Island 1A+2A, DZ Ropes
▶️ This Week: Lanes 12, 13, 22, 23, 40, 41 (Tues), U-Wall 4B+1B (Thurs)
↗️ Next Week: Lanes 14, 15, 16, 21, 38, 39 (Tues), Island 3A+4A (Thurs), Lanes 17, 20 (Thurs)

SOUTH SIDE
◀️ Last Week: Top Out L Mushroom, Wave, Entrance L
▶️ This Week: Desk Arch, L Comp (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri)
↗️ Next Week: Comp, Prow, Arch Vert L (Mon/Wed), Top Rope (Fri)

10/02/2026

Feeling stuck, intimidated, or simply looking to level up your climbing? Join coaches Damu and Logan for an 8 week Bouldering Training Camp built for climbers looking to see measurable progress and learn new training tactics.

This program starts and ends with a proper pre- and post-assessment, so you'll see exactly how far you've come. Your cohort will train together and everyone will get a personalized training plan with supplemental training assignments between classes. We'll work with you to identify your strengths, weaknesses, and climbing goals. From there, our coaches design a training curriculum built on the latest training methods, focusing your time and effort where they'll pay off the most.

This program is ideal for climbers who can climb in the ASCEND Yellow Circuit or above, and who have been climbing for at least six months. Learn More + Register at: https://www.ascendclimbing.com/blog/bouldering-training-camp-fall-2026

10/01/2026

We've got two awesome outdoor climbing trips this weekend! Get outside with ASCEND at ascendclimbing.com/getoutside.

⛰️ Saturday, October 3 | McConnells Mill | Trip 1: Outdoor Climbing Experience (for beginners) | This trip has been discounted for only $95! | 7 spots remain

⛰️ Sunday, October 4 | Frank Curto Park (PGH) | Trip 4: Gym To Crag (sport climbing anchors) | This trip (and all fall trips) is 20% off! | only 1 spots remains

06/03/2026

ASCEND Erie is hiring Routesetters! Learn more and apply at ascendclimbing.com/jobs.