About
ASCEND Youth Programs includes Boulder Basics, a guided bouldering session; Intro To Top Roping - Belay Class; Climbing 101, a 4-week course with four 2-hour small group sessions; ASCEND Climbing Training (ACT); Sport Climbing 1 Indoor Basics; Sport Climbing 2 Sport Climbing Progression; and Level Up Endurance Training Camp. Climbing 101 is for participants 14 years or older, and Sport Climbing 1 and Sport Climbing 2 are for age 14+.
Programs
- Boulder Basics — Brand new to bouldering? Guided bouldering session. Classes run for 1 hour. Free for members. Special reservations: $100 per person; at least 2 participants; about two weeks or more to schedule.
- Intro To Top Roping - Belay Class
- Climbing 101 — Participants must be 14 years or older. · 4-week course for brand new climbers. Four, 2-hour sessions of small group instruction. Free for members.
- ASCEND Climbing Training (ACT) — Members-only training program centered around becoming a better climber. Led by ASCEND's highly experienced climbing instructors. Free for members.
- Sport Climbing 1 Indoor Basics — Age 14+
- Sport Climbing 2 Sport Climbing Progression — Age 14+
- Level Up Endurance Training Camp — Thursday evenings, 5 weeks · Focused physical and mental training camp to take climbing to the next level.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
About the provider
In 2011, friends and climbing partners Alex, Paul, and Aaron built ASCEND Pittsburgh from their shared passion for climbing and community. ASCEND says it fosters an equitable, holistic, community-based climbing, fitness, and yoga experience and exists to bring people together through movement and shared experience. It also supports causes and partners related to climbing, access to the outdoors, community well-being, sustainable access, conservation, responsible stewardship of climbing areas, underrepresented populations in the outdoor industry and recreation, and policies and initiatives that strengthen economic well-being, healthcare access, and quality of life.
Participants must be 14 years or older for Climbing 101. Age 14+ for Sport Climbing 1 and Sport Climbing 2. For some classes, participants who are late will not be permitted to join and will need to reschedule.
Last updated October 23, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.