Upcoming Events
We love bringing our community together in the gym for exciting events and meet ups! Check out what we've got going on over the next couple of months below.
If you have any questions regarding upcoming events, or ideas for what you'd like to see next, email caitlin.charlton@ascentstudio.com.
Upcoming Feature Event:
Battle for the Fort
November 7th & 8th
Battle for the Fort is Northern Colorado's premiere bouldering competition, open to competitors of all levels, from beginners to elite/pro level athletes! It is more than just a bouldering competition; it is an event where the Northern Colorado & Front Range climbing community comes together to celebrate the sport of climbing. This is one Ascent event you definitely do not want to miss!
Meetups & Discount Climbing:
Fort Nights
October 3rd, 6-10 PM | October 17th, 6-10 PM
$10 night passes after 6 PM for your next date night, sesh with the pals, taking the fam climbing, bringing a buddy with you to check out the gym, you name it! Fort Nights are the the best (and cheapest!) Friday night hangout spot in town. Come climb at Fort Nights every 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month after 6 PM.
*Fort Night pricing is only available to individuals, and cannot be applied as a group rate. Groups are classified as 10 or more individuals.
Cruxing in Color
November 10th | 6 - 8 PM
Cruxing in Color is a non-profit working to connect, empower, and support self-identifying climbers of color across the Front Range. This meetup will start with a group circle for everyone to learn names, and get acquainted before jumping into some climbing.
$10 with rentals included for non-members | Always free for members
Pride Climb
September 27th, 4-6 PM | October 10th, 6-8 PM | October 25th, 4-6 PM
Here and queer! This meet up is for those that identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies! Meet others in the community to climb with, learn from, and make some new pals! Open to all ages! The group will get together at the start of the meetup so everyone can learn each other's names and some fun facts before diving into some climbing.
$10 Day Pass with rentals included | Always FREE for members!
She Climbs
September 26th, 6-8 PM | October 24th, 6-8 PM
She Climbs is a meetup dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and challenging environment for the femmes & thems of all ability levels. The evening will kick off with a group meetup to chat with everyone and learn names before diving into some climbing.
$10 Day Pass with Rentals Included
Community & Special Events:
Fitness Challenge
Ongoing On-Your-Own Series | Ends December 31st
Fitness Challenge is our in-house fitness program, but it is more than just getting your heart rate up and lifting! Fitness Challenge pushes you based on your own ability on challenges from climbing, to outdoor adventure, to community engagement, to weight training, to cardio, and so much more!
We currently are in the summer season running through September 30th. The Fall season will begin October 1st and run through December 31st. You can join at any time, and work your way up to win awesome prizes, regardless of when you begin!
Big Bones Canine Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, September 27th | 11 AM - 2 PM
You know it, you love it, and we love it too! We’re hosting Big Bones Canine Rescue - our partner 4-legged pal non-profit - at Ascent next Saturday, September 27th, from 11 AM - 2 PM for another adoption event. Whether you’re looking to adopt an adventure pal, are interested in fostering, want to support by donating or purchasing dog goodies, or simply want to get in some good puppy & dog play time in between climbs, come join us next Saturday!
Pedal and Paws will be joining us to sell homemade, limited-ingredient dog treats in support of Big Bones. We also will have some upcycled braided dog toys for sale made by one of our staff members in support of Big Bones.
Bouldering League Finals
October 7th | 6:30 PM
Watch the bouldering leaguers as they compete for the crown! We'll have special music set up, a special finals set on the 35-45, and will be emcee-ing finals to the crowd. Help us cheer on the leaguers between your climbs, and be the first to hop on the rad finals climbs once finals wraps up.
Friday Night Films: Memphis to the Mountain
October 17th | starting at 6:30 PM
We will be screening Memphis to the Mountain on Friday, 10/17, starting at 6:30 PM in the yoga studio! The event is free, with a $10 suggested donation that will be donated to Memphis Rox. Bring a camp chair, blankets, pillows, or other items to cozy up while we watch! We’ll have popcorn and some drinks available for film-goers.
Member Events:
Waffle Wednesday
September 24th & October 29th | 6:30 - 9:30 AM
And in the morning... we're making WAFFLES. Come get some morning climbs in with free waffles and coffee on the side.
Vegan and gluten-free waffle options are always available!
Oktoberfest Member Party
September 25th | 6 - 9 PM
Join us for one of our favorite member events of the year! We'll be going full Oktoberfest - stein holding comp, hammerschlagen, pretzels, live music on the top out from Bus Stop Famous, Wild Brats food truck, Ray's Ski Rentals in-house, Glacier Lily Therapy in-house - you don't want to miss out!
Halloween Member Party
October 30th | 6 - 10 PM
Spooky season is here! We'll be putting on a spooky headlamp climb from 8-10 PM, plus a whole lot more! Stay tuned as we announce more about the event.