LOCAL VIBES, BIG FUN.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Our events are all about bringing the New Haven climbing & community together.

If you haven’t hit up an Ascent NHV party yet, you’re seriously missing out—we’ve got something for everyone, climbers and non-climbers alike!

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Bolted Anchor Workshop
Jan
17

Bolted Anchor Workshop

Practice fundamental skills for climbing outside with instruction from an AMGA certified instructor. You’ll get hands on practice with the equipment skills necessary to climb routes equipped with bolted anchors.

You’ll learn:

  • Essential materials, knots, & hitches

  • Common anchor methods for fixed hardware

  • How to clean anchors - transition to lowering

This clinic is an excellent introduction to the exciting world of sport climbing.

Instructor:

Blake Cheney
Ascent Outdoors Guide
AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor

Recommended Prerequisites

  • Experience climbing ropes (inside or outside)

  • Top rope belaying and lead belaying 

  • Comfortable with the Figure 8 retrace knot

Details:

  • July 16th, 2024

  • 7:00-9:00 PM

  • $30 for Members, $45 for Non-members (includes day pass)

Notes:

If you have a harness, bring it along! If not, we will provide one. All other materials needed for the class will be provided for no additional cost.

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Closed for the Holiday
Nov
28

Closed for the Holiday

Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

We’re sincerely grateful for our team of amazing humans that share their time and talent with this community every day. And we’re grateful for all of the members and guests who help support what we do. We hope you enjoy your time off with family and friends.

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Nov
25
to Dec 1

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

Treat yourself or a friend with our best deals of the season. Sale runs now through 12/1/2025.

BOOSTED GIFT CARDS

Purchase a gift card >$100 value, receive an additional $25 gift card.

Redeemed for any prepaid membership, day pass, program, or pro shop merchandise.

BY PHONE
Call (203) 777-2364 and we’ll mail a letterpress flat card to your address in time for the holidays.

IN STORE
Stop by the front desk to pick up your gift cards packed neatly in a letterpress flat card and french paper envelope.

TERMS
Bonus gift card redeemable after 12/26/2025 (no exceptions). Gift cards do not expire. Limit 1 per recipient. Gift card promotion not combinable with other discounts.

5 VISIT PUNCH PASS

(5) all-access day passes for $89 (Reg $120). Membership for a day - climb, take a class, and share with friends. Limit (2) per guest, discount not combinable with other offers - including the gift card promotion.

MEMBERSHIP DEALS

Bouldering, yoga, fitness, sauna and community. All in one affordable membership.

BEST DEAL:
AUTO RENEW MEMBERSHIPS
No contract, cancel anytime after the first month. Other terms apply.

PREPAID MEMBERSHIPS

PRO SHOP DEALS

Our best deals of the year on climbing equipment from Black Diamond, Organic, SoIll, UnParallel, Evolv, and more…

  • 20% off everything for members

  • 10% off everything for non-members

  • 25% off hangboards & training tools

  • 25% off Ascent apparel

Not combinable with other discounts, limited to in-stock merchandise. Food & beverages remain 10% off for members.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Our highly qualified trainers are movement specialists that work with you one-on-one to help achieve your health, fitness, and performance goals.

Free Assessment + 5 Session Punch Pack (50 min sessions)

$320+ tax (reg $400)
Punches redeemable for up to 1 year from payment. Subject to trainer availability.

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Intro to Routesetting Clinic
Oct
26

Intro to Routesetting Clinic

Curious about what goes into creating a route?

This is a 1 day clinic where you will learn the fundamentals and principles of routesetting. The routes set in the clinic will stay up for 1 week before being stripped down. This is also the beginning of an ongoing program we are developing so members, who take this clinic, can put up a route every couple months.

At this time only open to members.

Our head routesetter, Jen Chmiel will email participants a week before with a more detailed schedule and what to expect/bring.

  • Prior Experience: 6 months of climbing experience, climbs v2+. No routesetting experience required.

  • Date: Saturday, June 22nd
    9am-3pm

  • Schedule: The clinic is broken into 2 parts: a morning section and afternoon session with a 30 minute lunch break in the middle.

  • Max 6 participants

  • Price: $80/member

  • Age: 16+ years old

Please note: Full refunds if requested more than 7 days prior to event. 50% refunds if requested less than 7 days prior to event and over 48 hours. No refunds offered within 48 hours before event.

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No Man's Land Film Festival
Aug
9

No Man's Land Film Festival

Join us August 9, 2024 for a FREE outdoor screening of No Man’s Land Film Festival! Hosted at Ascent New Haven by our friends at Mountain Expedition Supply in Branford and sponsored by Mountain Hardwear.

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Bolted Anchors Clinic
Jul
16

Bolted Anchors Clinic

Take your first step into sport climbing with our Bolted Anchors Clinic! Under the guidance of professional climbing instructor Blake, you'll learn how to build and manage bolted anchors.

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Closed for 4th of July
Jul
4

Closed for 4th of July

Happy Independence Day!

Ascent will be closed to allow our staff to celebrate with family and friends. We’ll see you back regular hours 7/5.

Note: Access to sauna and locker rooms will be limited after 6pm on July 3rd for cleaning & maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

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Pride Party
Jun
27

Pride Party

A night to celebrate the LBGTQIA+ community! Climbing, food trucks, queer positive vendors, live music with Carrie Ashton! It’s going to be a vibrant party!

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