Southside - Ascension Indoor Climbing

Ascension Climbing is a smaller gym compared to Stone Summit and Atlanta Rocks, but it doesn’t usually get as crowded. It has about 16 top-rope stations. The climbs there are shorter but arguably more technical than the ones at Stone Summit or Atlanta Rocks. And if you live south of Atlanta, it's closer! It is a great place to build your climbing skills. It also offers bouldering.

When you get to the gym, I'll be waiting for you at the front desk. Don’t forget to mention that you are with our group. Get the equipment you need, it's included in the price.

If you are new to this type of event with the AOC, try to be there by 6:00 so I can help you get acquainted with the regular AOC climbers. Since it is a small gym, you shouldn't have any problems finding us.

Climbing, by nature, is small group event. If you show up much later than 6:00, you probably won't find me at the front desk but just ask the staff and come over and introduce yourself.

Also be aware that climbing is a partner concept. One person belays, the other climbs. And then they switch. But as someone new to climbing, not being able to return the favor of belaying is fine. As a matter of fact, Ascension has offered to have a staff member belay us for free. But the faster you become belay certified, the better it is for everyone. It's a free certification at this gym, pretty easy to do, and helps out someone else who wants to climb while you're resting from the climb you just did. Trust me, climbing is much more fun when you belay.

Note that it is not our responsibility to teach you how to climb. However, the Trip Leader and other experienced AOC climbers are most likely going to be there and willing to give advice and get you started on the right path.

The routes you choose can be as easy or as hard as you want. They range from Beginner to Advanced. You don't need to feel intimidated. Every advanced climber was a beginner at some point in their lives. If you get tired, you can stop to rest, sit around, watch other climbers, or just socialize. The most important thing in rock climbing is not to conquer every route in the gym, but to have fun while you are climbing.

If you are a regular, we may ask you to accept one of the beginners in your group. You don't have to do it, but this helps us a lot especially when there are a lot of new climbers.

If you are not belay certified at Ascension, you can ask a staff member to test you. The test doesn't take long. They will test you to see if you know how to tie and check a figure-8 knot, the belay commands, the proper use of a harness, if you belay and lower without letting go of the break hand, and so on. If you belay at the other climbing gyms, you shouldn't have any problems.

We will probably go to a local restaurant that stays open late to eat after climbing at 9:00 pm.  This part is optional, but should be fun.

There will be no carpool for the event. If you see other members living in your area on the list, by all means, please try to carpool.

125 Depot Court
Peachtree City, GA 30269
678-870-1400

From Atlanta: get onto I-85 South and take exit 61 for Fairburn Peachtree City. Take a left onto Joel Cowan Pkwy/Highway 74. Travel about 8 miles and turn right onto Crabapple Rd. Take a left onto Senoia Rd. travel a quarter mile then take a left onto Depot Court. We are located at the end of the cul-de-sac , on the right.

From Peachtree City: Travel north on Highway 74. Take a left onto Senoia Rd. travel exactly 1 mile then take a right onto Depot Court. We are located at the end of the cul-de-sac , on the right. 

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