Climb & Connect - Saturday Social Club

a high-energy speed friending event taking over Ascend with climbing challenges, cheeky conversations, and adrenaline-filled connections.

(Ages 21–45)

✨ Admission to the exclusive speed friending climbing experience

🧗‍♂️ Guided partner climbs + rotating matches

💬 Prompt-based convos + interactive icebreakers

🧠 Climbing + national park trivia round

📸 Photo booth + take-home Polaroid keepsakes

🎁 FREE Day Pass coupon to return to Ascend

💸 $45 Enrollment Fee waived if you join Ascend that night

🛍️ 25% off Ascend merch (event night only)

🍻 Drinks at Velum Fermentation

1. Check-In & Gear Up:

You’ll check in at the front desk, sign a waiver (online or in-person), and get fitted with rental equipment.

1. Safety Briefing:

Ascend staff will guide everyone through a quick climbing safety overview to get you comfortable and ready.

1. Split Into Groups:

The event will be split into two rotating groups:

🔺 Group A starts with climbing

🗣️ Group B starts with activities/speed friending

1. Climb & Connect:

Climbers will be paired with random partners for short 5–10 minute climbs, switching routes and partners after each

round. After 4 rotations, the groups will switch.

1. Activities & Icebreakers:

While one group climbs, the other will participate in seated conversations, guided prompts, trivia, and mini games—

perfect for sparking connections.

1. Mix & Mingle Afterparty:

When the climbing is done, we’ll head downstairs to Velum Fermentation for a casual post-event hangout with drink

specials and extra time to vibe with your favorite matches.

📍 Location: Ascend, Pittsburgh

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May23rd

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💸 Early Bird: $25 (Ascend Members) / $30 (Non-Members)

🎟️ General Admission: $30 (Ascend Members) / $35 (Non-Members)

(Ages 21+ | All orientations welcome | Limited spots)

– This event is 21+ only

– Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled

– Please arrive on time to experience the full event

– Waivers are required to climb and will be available online or at check-in

– Event is inclusive to all gender identities and sexual orientations

– Photos/videos may be captured for promotional use

– Gear rentals are included

– Respect, consent, and good vibes are non-negotiable

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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