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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Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
Intro To Routesetting Clinic
Curious about what goes into creating a boulder? This is a 1 day clinic where you will learn the fundamentals and principles of routesetting. The boulders set in the clinic will stay up for at least 1 week before being stripped down.
The head routesetter 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
Schedule: The clinic is broken into 2 parts: a morning session and afternoon session with a 30 minute lunch break in the middle.
Max 8 participants
Price: $80/members (Members only)
Age: 16+ years old
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
Send with Friends
Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
Send with Friends
Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
BIPOC Climb Night
A space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Women's Board Climbing Meetup
Come spend the evening learning the ins and outs of climbing on the Kilter and Decoy boards while enjoying games, snacks, and great company.
BIPOC Yoga Class: Easy Flow w/ Julie
Join our BIPOC Climb Night hosts for a yoga class!
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Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
BIPOC Climb Night
A space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Send with Friends
Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
SOMA: explorations in embodied movement
somatic movement and creative integration - FREE for Ascent members!
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Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
CLOSED 5/25 - Memorial Day
Ascent NHV is closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Wilderness First Aid Course
Essential emergency skills for outdoor enthusiasts. 2 day certification course hosted by Ascent NHV. May 23-24, 2026.
Massage & Cupping by Tony
Grab a sports massage with Tony! These massages support muscle recovery, soreness, chronic pain, and injury rehabilitation
Somewhere Film Festival
Join us for this locally produced documentary about a Connecticut crusher and local climbing business owner.
BIPOC Climb Night
A space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Send with Friends
Members bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
Climb Outside: Intro To Climbing
Get introduced to the world of outdoor climbing with a certified climbing instructor!
Adopt a Crag: West Rock
Volunteers needed for a cleanup event at West Rock State Park in New Haven, CT. April 25, 2026. Please RSVP here.
