ASCEND Pittsburgh

USA Climbing recently announced that athletes Meagan Martin and Maureen Beck were being added to the organization’s Board of Directors. The additions are part of an expansion of USA Climbing’s Board, ultimately from 10 to 15 directors. https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/maureen-beck-and-m/

STOP BLAMING THE ROUTESETTERS! The title says it all. We do it too much. We blame the routesetters for our own failings, our own shortcomings, our own lack of commitment, our own destructive ego. It's not their fault. Here's why... https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com//board-meetings-stop-

We are REALLY IN LOVE with some of our new apparel, like the "Wake Up, ASCEND, Repeat" long-sleeve, designed by ASCEND member Lam Tran. We went big this season and hope that you enjoy the creativity! What new products have you been into lately? Browse our updated collection at shop.ascendclimbing.com. Free shipping for orders above $50 and use code ASCEND10 for 10% off orders of $100 or more!

You start to feel right shoulder pain that stays for days. You wake up with dull, gnawing, and tingling pain in your neck, shoulder, and arm. Your neck and shoulder are on fire! You may have something called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). https://theclimbingdoctor.com/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-in-/

Have you met Noah or taken one of his ASCEND Yoga classes yet? Noah started teaching with us back in September, but given everything going on it's understandable if you've missed him. Get to know-ah () and his teaching style in studio or online at ascendclimbing.com/yoga.

Most of us could likely make a small change or two. Read up and decide for what's best for you and your body! https://www.gymclimber.com/the-performance-diet-use-scienc/

"After seven hospitalizations, 14 surgeries, and nine months of physical therapy, I craved exercise and endorphins. More than anything, I craved being able-bodied again. As I started up the wall..." https://www.gymclimber.com/straight-up-with-a-twist/

Happy Birthday Etai! May your big day be joyful, full of hard training, well deserved rest, and then maybe some homemade vegan cake. @etaimyshoe has worked at #ascendpittsburgh for nearly 3 years now in a variety of positions, but mostly as a youth climbing coach. If you don’t know him yet, you’re really missing out. He’s kind, funny, and he LOVES to climb. He’s been working hard lately to overcome a plateau (we all experience them!), so wish him luck as he attempts to unlock new skills and strength! You’re a good dude, Etai, and your ASCEND family wishes you the absolute best.

How was your first day back on the wall, Pittsburgh? How are the new routes? How are the old ones? Was everything to your liking? HOW ARE YOU FEELING?! Knowing how well Erin climbs it'll be like riding a bike!

What do yinz think of this? Seems promising/affirming, no? https://theknow.denverpost.com//colorado-gym-safety-coron/

Monthly recap and no political talk, we promise. Check out our Early November Company Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/ascendclimbing.c/earlynovembernewsletter

Introducing one of our newest ASCEND Yoga instructors - Katy Lehman - we are so glad that you chose to be on our team. Katy will be your inspirational guide bright and early tomorrow morning for Big Free Yoga, so please, sign up for class and get to know her! ascendclimbing.com/yoga Stay tuned for more from this serene photoshoot by Foster Design Studio

"Lhakpa Sherpa: Female world-record holder for climbing Everest nine times; mountain guide, single mother; Hartford, Connecticut." https://rockandice.com/peop/lhakpa-sherpa-what-ive-learned/

If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times. Support the businesses who are dedicated to keeping you safe, not manufacturing gear for the cheap. https://rockandice.com//toy-story-beware-knockoff-carabin/

Qualifier 2 for the #steeltownthrowdown is in the books, and the results (and more photos) are ready for viewing at ascendclimbing.com/throwdownresults. We added new sections for Invitations and a Summary, so check them out and let us know what else you'd like to see. We'll do our best and keep improving the results page! Additionally, we should pat our collective effort on the back for increasing participation among Women, Trans, Femme (WTF) competitors from 17% to 35%. Let's continue this conversation and keep the psych high as we eye up Qualifier 3, this time held at ASCEND Youngstown from December 3-5. Check out the available sessions and register soon at ascendclimbing.com/throwdown!