What is Rock Climbing?
Rock climbing is a sport that involves scaling natural rock formations or artificial climbing walls using strength, technique, and problem-solving skills. It became an Olympic sport in 2020, highlighting its global popularity and recognition as a serious athletic discipline.
OUR PACKAGES
COURSES
Intro To Climbing 20 KD
A 2-3 hours long course: The Intro to Climbing course teaches beginners basic climbing techniques, safe falling in bouldering, and how to use auto-belay systems. It’s perfect for starting your climbing journey with confidence.
Top Rope 101 20 KD
A 2-3 hours long course: The Top Rope course teaches climbers how to safely belay, tie knots, and manage ropes while climbing. Perfect for those looking to advance their climbing skills with top rope techniques.
Lead Climbing 20 KD
A 2-3 hours long course: Learn to confidently lead climb indoors or outdoors. This course covers rope management, clipping, and fall safety, helping climbers progress beyond top-roping with independence and trust.
Lead Belaying 20 KD
A 2-3 hours long course: Master the skills to safely belay a lead climber. This course covers rope handling, dynamic techniques, managing slack, catching falls, and climber communication, building confidence for a safe lead climbing experience.
CLASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
5 PM Youth Academy Class
6 PM Guided Climbing
7 PM Finger Strength
8 PM Guided Climbing
MONDAY
No Classes
TUESDAY
5 PM Youth Academy Class
6 PM Guided Climbing
7 PM Guided Climbing
WEDNESDAY
5 PM Youth Academy Class
6 PM Guided Climbing
7 PM Finger Strength
THURSDAY
5 PM Youth Academy Class
6 PM Guided Climbing
7 PM Guided Climbing
FRIDAY
4 PM Youth Academy Class
5 PM Guided Climbing
6 PM Core
8 PM Guided Climbing
SATURDAY
4 PM Youth Academy Class
5 PM Guided Climbing
6 PM Guided Climbing
Single class is 7.5 KD for non-members
FREE for members
Q&A
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What’s the minimum age?
3 years old
If I dont have my own gear, do you provide it?
Yes, we have all the gear you might need. Shoes, Harness, Rope and belay devices
I’m a beginner, can I still try?
Yes ofc :D the routes will be fun & interesting for all levels! We recommend joining the guided sessions we do as part of our class schedule
our Instructors
Ali Abdulkareem
He is a climbing instructor, coach, & route setter at Ascend with over 8 years of experience. he continues to expand his knowledge through courses like Lattice Training & Mathew Smith’s Mobility & Flexibility.
Certified Climbing Instructor by the Saudi Climbing & Hiking Federation
Kiran Bhujel
He is a climbing instructor, coach, & route setter from Nepal.
He is certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA) and has completed Basic Mountain Rescue training. Kiran also holds a Trekking Guide certificate.
ABB’24
Highlights
23-24 AUG 2024
Ascend Boulder Battle had 100 participants from 13 countries. Armada & Now! was our main sponsor, MAD was our recovery partner, and Venture Foods Group provided food.
ALC’25
Highlights
24-25 JAN 2025
Ascend Games Lead Cup had 78 participants from Kuwait, GCC, Jordan.
ALC’25 had 3 categories; Youth (top rope), Male Lead & Female Lead.
Mini Bounce Kuwait was our main sponsor for kids cash prizes, The burrow recovery center was our recovery partner, and Boost Cafe provided food.
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