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.
COURSES
Intro To Climbing 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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.
Youth Climbing Academy
Age: 6 – 13 years old
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Package: 10 classes valid for 2 months
Price: 42.5 KD per kid
Our Youth Climbing Academy helps young climbers build confidence, strength, and climbing skills in a fun and supportive environment. Training includes climbing technique, rope tying, belaying, and safety procedures, as well as fitness exercises designed to improve strength, coordination, balance, and endurance both on and off the wall. Suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike.
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.
NASM PT certificate holder
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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