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
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:
January 17th, 2025
6:30-8:30 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.
Women’s Bench Press Clinic
Bring a guest for free, even if they have visited Ascent before!
Sound Bath
Sound Bath Meditation w/ Elly
Come as you are to join Elly Kace for a sound meditation. We’ll begin with mantra and breathwork, followed by a long guided savasana and a journey through crystal singing bowls, harmonium, and sung sound bath. Wear comfortable clothing and bring whatever helps you feel cozy and relaxed—your favorite sweatshirt, a small journal, a crystal, or a blanket. Or just bring yourself!
Bio - Elly Kace is a musical mystic, certified sound healing/yoga/meditation facilitator, singer and music producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her life as a classically trained singer combined with over 20 years of yoga practice has given her a unique and deep understanding of the power of the human voice in relation to meditation, nervous system regulation and soul retrieval. Having completed multiple accredited, advanced yoga teacher trainings and sound meditation certifications, Kace offers intuitively based energy work and sound healing in both group and private settings. Her work is rooted in ancient yogic practices, old italian school acoustic singing and deep listening with a focus on radical self acceptance. She utilizes her sound healing intentionality in her original indie pop music by incorporating sound healing instruments and intentions. This music can be found on all streaming platforms as a tool outside the yoga room.
$20 for Ascent members, $40 non-members
Get Dunk'd - Ice bath Session
Get Dunk’d and feel the powerful effects of cold plunging
Get Dunk'd - Ice bath Session
Get Dunk’d and feel the powerful effects of cold plunging
BIPOC Climb Night
BIPOC Climb Nights
We’re thrilled to create a space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Date: Wednesday, July 9th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Ascent Climbing Gym, New Haven
Free for first-timers!
Free for Members
$15 for return visitors, shoe rental included (reg $28)
Snacks and drinks provided.
Let's make climbing more inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone!
Have questions? Reach out to group leader Aliyah at aliyah.efotte@yale.edu. See you there! 💪🏾🧗🏽♂️
Summer Boulder League
The Ascent Boulder League is our community climbing league.
All ability levels are welcome to join. The league is designed to promote friendly competition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of climbing excellence. Having fun together as a community is the core of the league.
Summer Season: July 9th 2025 - July 30th 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Want to register? Click here!
Ticket Price: $35
BIPOC Climb Nights
BIPOC Climb Night
We're thrilled to create a space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Ascent Climbing Gym, New Haven
Free for first-timers!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Let's make climbing more inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone!
Have questions? Reach out to group leader Aliyah at aliyah.efotte@yale.edu. See you there! 💪🏾🧗🏽♂️
Ascent Pride Fest 🏳️🌈
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!
Somewhere Film Festival
Somewhere Film Festival 🎞️
Join Somewhere Studios and Ascent for a film night on the turf—featuring short film screenings, games, popcorn, raffles, flash tattoos, free drinks, and giveaways.
Date: May 23rd
Time 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Location: Ascent New Haven
Free for All
Due to the weather forecast, the film screenings will be moved indoors.
BYOB: Bring your favorite drinks to enjoy during the night (just no glass, please), and something comfy to sit on—blanket, chair, whatever works!
Vendors and food trucks will be there with all the good stuff—snacks, gear, and more. Full lineup coming soon!
BIPOC Climb Nights
BIPOC Climb Nights at Ascent are Here!
We're thrilled to kick off this program and create a space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Date: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Ascent Climbing Gym, New Haven
Free for first-timers!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Let's make climbing more inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone!
Have questions? Reach out to group leader Aliyah at aliyah.efotte@yale.edu. See you there! 💪🏾🧗🏽♂️
REEL Rock 19 - New Haven
REEL Rock Film Tour returns to New Haven with three climbing films. Hosted by Ascent New Haven at Southern CT State University. Friday, May 2, 2025.
Elm City Showdown
Join us for the Elm City Showdown at Ascent Climbing Gym — New Haven’s premier bouldering competition! Whether you're a first-time competitor or a seasoned crusher, get ready for an action-packed day of climbs, prizes, and community stoke. Register now to test your skills!
BIPOC Climb Nights
BIPOC Climb Nights at Ascent are Here!
We're thrilled to kick off this program and create a space where BIPOC climbers (and non-climbers) can connect, grow, and feel supported.
Date: Wednesday, April 9th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Ascent Climbing Gym, New Haven
Free for first-timers!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Let's make climbing more inclusive, welcoming, and fun for everyone!
Have questions? Reach out to group leader Aliyah at aliyah.efotte@yale.edu. See you there! 💪🏾🧗🏽♂️
Boulder League
Team-Based Competition – Climbers join teams and compete together over a multi-week season.
Handicap Scoring System – Levels the playing field so everyone can contribute to their team’s success.
Weekly Challenges – New boulder problems each week keep the competition fresh and exciting.
Friendly & Social Atmosphere – Great way to meet other climbers and build community.
Prizes & Bragging Rights – Compete for rewards, but most importantly, for fun!
Banff Mountain Film Tour - New Haven
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to New Haven 3/21.
So iLL Shoe Demo & Clinic
FREE Shoe Demo. Test drive the latest climbing shoes designs with the expert team from So iLL.