THIS IS FOR THE YOUTH COMPETITION. THE ADULT COMPETITION HAS A SEPARATE BOOKING PAGE!

The 2nd ASCEND Flagship City Throw Down, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, happening at ASCEND Erie, is Erie's premier climbing competition, designed for anyone who likes a little friendly competition while having a great time! All event information at ascendclimbing.com/flagshipthrowdown2026.

Rustbelt Roadtrip Redpoint Series (R3S)

ASCEND, The Goat Fort, and Climb Youngstown are proud to introduce the Rustbelt Roadtrip Redpoint Series (R3S), a regional youth bouldering series for climbers 14 and under who are interested in learning about climbing competitions in a low-stress environment. Suitable for kids at all levels of experience and ability, but with a focus on entry level climbers. 2026 marks our pilot year for this series and we hope to expand the scope and number of participating gyms in 2027.

• ASCEND Erie - April 11, 2026
• The Goat Fort - May 30th, 2026
• Climb Youngtown - TBA
• ASCEND Pittsburgh - TBA

IMPORTANT: All youth climbers who register for Flagship City Throw Down Youth Competition will automatically be enrolled into the Rustbelt Roadtrip Redpoint Series unless you elect to opt-out during registration. If you decide to participate (by not opting-out), there is no cost and the climber will be included as part of the series results, receive a free series sticker, and will be added to our email list to receive information about upcoming events.

Learn more about R3S at ascendclimbing.com/r3s.

THIS IS FOR THE YOUTH COMPETITION. THE ADULT COMPETITION HAS A SEPARATE BOOKING PAGE!