Climbing Competition
Apr
13

Climbing Competition

Join us on Saturday, April 13th for a competition to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! We’re hosting a competition for all levels with $3,000 in prizes up for grabs 🥇🥈🥉

The competition will be a modified redpoint round for Beginner and Intermediate categories. Open category contestants will compete in the redpoint round as a qualifier for an onsite format final round.

The top 3 climbers from the Beginner and Intermediate categories will earn a place on the podium and win prizes! The top 3 climbers for both men’s and women’s open categories will advance to the onsite final. Learn more here

Registration $40

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Forest Climb
Mar
16

Forest Climb

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym on March 16 from 5 to 9 pm.

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove and Friends. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌌 Asylum understands the importance of expanding access to the sport and we are committed to lowering the financial barrier to climbing and cultural events in San Diego. You can pay what you can afford and for what you think the space and the artists are worth. This is our way of giving back to the climbing community and spreading the love for both climbing and local musical talent.

The PWYC access doesn't include rental gear. Rental gear will be available at the gym for a set cost: $3 for shoes and $2 for chalk. We highly recommend you sign a waiver before you arrive to save time during check-in.

RSVP HERE

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Route Setting Clinic
Mar
9

Route Setting Clinic

We’re super stoked to announce our next route setting clinic on March 9th, led by Asylum founder Jordan Romig, LA-based route setter Zac Stamper 🐐 and special guest Felipe Ho. Felipe is the 16x winner of the Brazilian Climbing Championships and a professional route setter from São Paulo.

In this clinic, we'll delve into the nuances of competition setting versus commercial setting, highlighting the differences in demands and intensity. In competition setting, each climb serves as a challenge, testing climbers' skills with complex movements and precise coordination. We'll explore the RIC scale—Risk, Intensity, and Complexity—as a tool for grading competition climbs, allowing setters to map difficulty numerically and tailor climbs to challenge climbers effectively.

Participants will have the opportunity to set two boulders each for the red point round, followed by a finals round boulder to practice and refine their skills. Setting targeted grades and defining the questions climbers will face are key components, along with peer review and forerunning for feedback.

Clinic will be limited to 10 participants.

Cost: $200 | $120 for Asylum members and Alumni.

Safety equipment, tools, and lunch are included.

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Reel Rock 18 - SD Viewing Party
Feb
24

Reel Rock 18 - SD Viewing Party

You won't want to miss this incredible collection of world-premiere climbing and adventure films that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in four gripping new climbing films from across the globe: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki, a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes, an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing, and a climbing community held together in war-torn Ukraine.

This ticket grants you all day access to Asylum, so come by early to climb. Movie starts at 6pm. This is an outdoor event, so we highly encourage you bringing a folding chair, enough layers and snacks to make your movie more comfortable.

Make sure to check out the Instagram Giveaway for a chance to win 2 tickets to the movie and one official Reel Rock tshirt.

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Forest Climb
Feb
17

Forest Climb

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym on February 17starting at 5 pm.

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove and Friends. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌌 Asylum understands the importance of expanding access to the sport and we are committed to lowering the financial barrier to climbing and cultural events in San Diego. You can pay what you can afford and for what you think the space and the artists are worth. This is our way of giving back to the climbing community and spreading the love for both climbing and local musical talent.

The PWYC access doesn't include rental gear. Rental gear will be available at the gym for a set cost: $3 for shoes and $2 for chalk. We highly recommend you sign a waiver before you arrive to save time during check-in.

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Route Setting Clinic
Feb
10

Route Setting Clinic

Interested to learn more about route setting? This Saturday, we’re offering an intro to route setting clinic tailored for beginners seeking to delve into the art of crafting movement. Our clinic offers a comprehensive overview of the essential tools used, basic safety measures, and fundamentals of route setting. No setting experience? No problem! This clinic is for anyone interested in trying route setting or simply wants to gain more knowledge and improve their climbing by exploring movement through a new lens.

This clinic will be limited to 6 participants. Email info@climbasylum.com for more information or to reserve your spot! Registration available at link in bio.

We’ll be offering a more advanced clinic with an emphasis on competition route setting in March. Stay tuned for more details.

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Ugly Sweater Party + Movie Night
Dec
10

Ugly Sweater Party + Movie Night

Get in the holiday spirit with an ugly sweater viewing party of “Wanna Climb the Nose”! This award-winning short documentary features local San Diego climbers @btsudweeks and @naytonrosales, captured by @troy_page, as they venture up The Nose in Yosemite.

We’re kicking things off at 4 pm with bouldering and live music by @davidjohnoks. There will be delicious food available from chefs Astor and Paulie, accompanied by holiday-inspired cocktails (21+) and mocktails. The screening will begin at 6:30 pm on our outdoor movie screen, so dress warm or bring a blanket!

As part of our efforts to lower the financial barrier for climbing and cultural events, this is a Pay What You Can event from which all contributions will directly support our Climb4Community program.

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Climate Fresk
Nov
19

Climate Fresk

We're partnering with Climate Fresk to offer this unique climate education workshop to the San Diego climbing community! Tickets are free to Asylum members (see the front desk for a code) and $5 to nonmembers.  After the workshop, nonmembers are invited to check out the gym and will receive a 50% discount on a day pass.  Come for the climate education, stay for the climbing!

What is Climate Fresk?
Climate Fresks are 3-hour collaborative workshops and fun ways to learn about climate change. Participants work together to arrange 42 cards illustrating concepts from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) reports. The workshops raise awareness about climate change in a playful and collaborative way.

Why should you participate?
In the face of this emergency, everyone must be able to understand climate change, make sense of the information, form an opinion, accept the necessary changes for the preservation of life on the planet, and act quickly!  

How the workshop works
Participants gather around a table in teams of 4 to 7 people. Together, they discover cards representing the different components of climate change and work together to connect them to highlight links between cause and effect. A Fresker supervises one or more teams and guides them using a collective intelligence approach. The Fresker then facilitates an exchange to debrief and explore solutions.

A workshop accessible to everyone
Climate Fresk workshops are suitable for all audiences and all levels of understanding. They are appropriate for novices as well as the more aware who wish to deepen their knowledge on climate issues.

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Forest Climb
Nov
18

Forest Climb

🌳🎵🧗‍♂️ Forest Climb: Outdoor Bouldering, Epic Sounds, and Friends 🧗‍♀️🎶🌌

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym.

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove, Amanda Parra, and Crystiano Funk. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌳Gather your friends, family, and fellow climbing enthusiasts, and be part of this unique celebration of unity and creativity. Forest Climb promises an experience that transcends boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on your soul and we hope to make this a monthly event at Asylum.

🎵🧗‍♂️🌅 See you at Forest Climb on November 18!

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Friendsgiving Send Fest
Nov
17

Friendsgiving Send Fest

Friendsgiving Community Competition

5-9 pm on Friday, November 17th

$30 for pre-registration or $40 day of.

Free for members

Format: Modified redpoint (cumulative score)

Categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Prizes for top three in each category

Sponsored by Blenders and Friction Labs

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Acid Varsity
Nov
4
to Nov 5

Acid Varsity

We’re partnering with Acid Varsity!

Stoked to announce Machino’s highly anticipated return to San Diego on Sat, Nov 4th 🔪🔪🔪

Machino will be performing an extended live set, with support by guest DJ Semblance, and resident DJ Filoso

⚙️ 21+ event

⚙️ Pay-at-door with ID

⚙️ FREE for Members. $10 before 10:30 pm - $20 after 10:30 pm. Digital payments preferred

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Yoga Class
Nov
1

Yoga Class

Every Wednesday starting November 1st Madi will be guiding this long-hour session designed to help all levels of practitioners increase mobility, flexibility, and strength through longer pose holds and breathwork throughout the flow.

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Forest Climb
Oct
21

Forest Climb

🌳🎵🧗‍♂️ Forest Climb: Outdoor Bouldering, Epic Sounds, and Friends 🧗‍♀️🎶🌌

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym.

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove, Amanda Parra, and Karlo Valle. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌳Gather your friends, family, and fellow climbing enthusiasts, and be part of this unique celebration of unity and creativity. Forest Climb promises an experience that transcends boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on your soul and we hope to make this a monthly event at Asylum.

🎵🧗‍♂️🌅 See you at Forest Climb on October 21!

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Forest Climb
Sep
16

Forest Climb

🌳🎵🧗‍♂️ Forest Climb: Outdoor Bouldering, Epic Sounds, and Friends 🧗‍♀️🎶🌌

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym.

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove and Amanda Parra. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌳Gather your friends, family, and fellow climbing enthusiasts, and be part of this unique celebration of unity and creativity. Forest Climb promises an experience that transcends boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on your soul and we hope to make this a monthly event at Asylum.

🎵🧗‍♂️🌅 See you at Forest Climb on September 16!

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Sofar Sounds
Sep
15

Sofar Sounds

We’re partnering with Sofar Sounds to bring an immersive live music experience to Asylum. They transform spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Snag your tickets to get access to this musical experience. 🎟 Use promo code SOFARSPACES15-80971 for 15% off the show. ⁠

Free for Asylum members (limited tickets available, DM to reserve).

🚨Please note this is not a climbing event. Expect 3 local unannounced artists and great vibes. ⁠

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Forest Climb
Aug
19

Forest Climb

Asylum wants to invite you to the 7th annual celebration of The North Face Global Climbing Day. This is a free event where all levels of experience and new climbers are welcome, starting at 11 am on August 19th. We are going to have different climbing routes, food trucks, drinks, vendors, and special promotions for our climbing community. Make sure you don't miss out on Forest Climb, the closing music act featuring local artists starting at 6 pm.

🌳🎵🧗‍♂️ Forest Climb: Outdoor Bouldering, Epic Sounds, and Friends 🧗‍♀️🎶🌌

Immerse yourself in a new fusion of climbing and music at Forest Climb, an event brought to you by Asylum and Ritual, inspired by the rhythmic sounds of percussion and ancient wind instruments combined with electronic beats. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bouldering in San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym on August 19th. This will be the closing event for Global Climbing Day, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

🌄 As the day cools down immerse yourself in an enchanting soundscape, brought to you by the talents of Alonso Groove and Amanda Parra. Witness a captivating sunset takeover that will send shivers down your spine, leaving you awestruck by the magical fusion of music, nature, and climbing.

🌌 Access to the entire event and climbing area will be absolutely free, starting from 11 am. This is our way of giving back to the climbing community and spreading the love for both climbing and local musical talent. Asylum understands the importance of expanding access to the sport and we are committed to lowering the financial barrier to entry.

🌳Gather your friends, family, and fellow climbing enthusiasts, and be part of this unique celebration of unity and creativity. Forest Climb promises an experience that transcends boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on your soul and we hope to make this a monthly event at Asylum.

🎵🧗‍♂️🌅 See you at Forest Climb on August 19th!

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Asylum x The North Face Global Climbing Day
Aug
19

Asylum x The North Face Global Climbing Day

Asylum x The North Face Global Climbing Day (FREE)

Join us for a day of climbing and fun at Asylum to celebrate Global Climbing Day! Experience San Diego's all-outdoor bouldering gym and be part of a vibrant local climbing community. On Saturday, Aug 19 starting at 11:00 AM, we will have FREE access to climbing for everyone, food vendors, local artists, and live music. Stick around for Forest Climb, a new music event featuring local artists starting at 6 pm.

This year’s Global Climbing Day will focus on growing and diversifying the sport of climbing by increasing access and awareness of the sport. Asylum and The North Face understand the importance of expanding access to the sport and we are committed to innovating in ways to lower the financial barrier to climbing and outdoor sports.

Whether you're a seasoned climber or a beginner looking to try something new, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with fellow climbers, enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather, and embrace the spirit of adventure.

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Recover Through Recreation Sessions
Aug
15

Recover Through Recreation Sessions

Experience a unique and innovative approach to enhancing your mental well-being, whether you're an avid climber or not! We invite you to join us in this transformative journey with Rec Universal.

Our workshops, crafted in collaboration with licensed mental health professionals, serve as a valuable addition to your therapeutic path. By fostering a supportive environment within small groups, we use recreational activities, climbing exercises, and introspection to equip participants with effective tools for improving mental health. Embrace a fresh perspective and discover alternative outlets beyond conventional therapy.

Due to the personalized nature, spots are currently limited to 10 individuals each session. Secure your place by registering through our partner, Rec Universal , where you can find additional information.

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Asylum members enjoy complimentary access to each session, while non-members can participate for $15 contribution. We always appreciate donations, as they directly help the meaningful work of Rec Universal.

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Afternoon Breathwork
Jul
25

Afternoon Breathwork

During this 1-hour journey, you will bring awareness back to the present, grounding you as you set intentions and harness the power of your breath through Conscious, Connected Breathing.

What happens to your body during breathwork?
Improved attention, emotional state, and levels of cortisol (a hormone released in response to stress and associated with depression and anxiety) via diaphragmatic, or deep, breathing. Breathwork can help with physiological stress and anxiety, especially in older adults, through deep and slow breathing.

$25 for members or $40 for non-members. The price includes the breathwork session and a day pass for climbing.

Members can sign up in person or email us at info@climbasylum.com to reserve a spot. Non-members can register here.

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Sofar Sounds
Jul
8

Sofar Sounds

We’re partnering with Sofar Sounds to bring an immersive live music experience to Asylum. They transform spaces into captivating venues for secret, live music shows. Snag your tickets to get access to this musical experience. 🎟 Use promo code SOFARSPACES15 for 15% off the show. ⁠

Free for Asylum members (limited tickets available at the front desk).

🚨Please note this is not a climbing event. Expect 3 local unannounced artists and great vibes. ⁠

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