What we’re about
ASCEND Erie officially opened on November 3, 2023, bringing Erie residents this much desired sports and recreational amenity. This 25,000 SF facility, which is part of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation’s revitalization efforts, features 50’ lead climbing, top-roping, and auto-belay walls, ample bouldering terrain, a tranquil yoga room, an array of fitness equipment and climbing training tools, slacklines, a retail store featuring today's most trusted brands, your favorite concessions, modern restrooms with showers, changing areas, and gender neutral options, comfortable lounge space to relax, work, and socialize, and of course, tons of glass - natural light!
This facility was designed to suit all types of climbers: beginners, outdoor crushers, competitors, those who have adaptive needs, groups, youth and families. You name it, we've got it.
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See all- ASCEND Cycling ClubASCEND Erie, Erie, PA
This ride will be an endurance ride pushing 50 miles or so. We will not be looking to break any speed records, but decent road bikes will be needed for this ride. No drops as usual. We will meet at ASCEND Erie at 8a and head to either the New York state line and back or the Ohio state line and back. Riders should bring fuel, hydration, and money for store stops if necessary.
To see what this ride's specific details are, please always consult Strava or Discord. We change it up every ride! Get connected HERE .
In order to participate in Cycling Club you must complete the ASCEND Clubs Waiver - different than the ASCEND Facility Waiver. Registration is merely a courtesy to give us a heads up. If you don't register, but show up, cool! If you register and bail, no worries! - ASCEND Run Club (Erie)ASCEND Erie, Erie, PA
ASCEND Run Club formed in Pittsburgh in April 2017 and was later expanded in Erie in April of 2024. We're a casual group of climbers who are also born to run! Any and all are welcome and do not need to be a member of ASCEND to participate.
In order to participate in Run Club you must register and complete the ASCEND Clubs Waiver, which is different than the ASCEND Facility Waiver. Get all the details and links at ascendclimbing.com/runclub.
We meet every 2nd Sunday morning at ASCEND Erie at 9:45a to mingle and warm up, and take off promptly at 10a! If you're late, you better be fast ;)
