About
Ascend’s mission is to be synonymous with excellence by empowering climbers and athletes—men and women balancing family, careers, and life’s demands—with meaningful development and unwavering support.
[ OUR APPROACH ]
At Ascend, athletes experience a collaborative coaching and training journey.
This approach integrates every aspect of climbing and performance including nutrition, strength and conditioning, mental performance, and skill development.
Through authentic relationships and a holistic coaching approach, Ascend helps athletes overcome obstacles, push their limits, and achieve their goals. We are deeply committed to fueling their tenacity and cultivating lasting strength, resilience, and success—both in sport and in life.
Driven By Purpose.
Defined By Excellence.
[ THE PROCESS ]
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Every climbing journey begins with a goal. At Ascend, athletes start with a personalized consultation.
We explore your goals—whether performance, strength, or movement—and build a clear framework for progress that fits your life. This process also helps us identify the key data needed to guide your training, allowing us to deliver precise, individualized coaching from the start.
While we specialize in climbing, we also work with other athletes seeking personalized strength and performance training.
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With clear goals established, we shift to focused guidance. Your program is delivered through TrueCoach, where you’ll follow structured training sessions directed with intention—prioritizing the key areas that will drive your climbing or athletic performance forward, whether that’s movement efficiency, strength, or improving specific weaknesses.
Every session has a purpose, giving you a clear path to consistent, measurable progress.
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Consistent progress is built through ongoing refinement. As you work toward your goals, we continuously assess, adjust, and evolve your training to keep you moving forward.
Reaching a goal isn’t the endpoint—it’s a milestone. From there, we build on your success and set the next target, ensuring long-term development and continued progress in your climbing or athletic performance.
Why Choose Ascend?
Ascend is built on a genuine passion for helping climbers and athletes pursue excellence.
We offer a premium coaching experience where you’re not limited to a single coach—you benefit from the insight and collaboration of our entire team.
Our commitment to meaningful development extends to every athlete. We provide structured, professional coaching that is approachable, respectful of your time, and designed to deliver real, lasting progress.
Who is Ascend right for?
Ascend is built for athletes and climbers who are ready to train with intention and commit to meaningful progress.
Whether you’re working toward your first project or your hardest send, our coaching is designed for athletes willing to show up consistently and put in the work.
Not sure if it’s the right fit? Schedule a consultation—we’re happy to talk through your goals and see if Ascend is right for you.
Ascend Coaching Team
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Dillon Lundy BSN, CPT, PES, CSNC — Founder
Dillon is the founder and owner of Ascend Ltd., a certified NASM Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Sports Nutrition Coach. Originally from the Midwest and now based in Western Colorado, he brings over a decade of experience as a professional nurse with a background in critical care medicine, as well as a lifelong athletic foundation across a wide variety of sports.
With these tools—and fueled by a passion for athletic growth and human potential—Dillon is dedicated to applying his knowledge to help others reach their true performance potential, guiding athletes of every discipline to train smarter, move better, and achieve lasting results both physically and mentally.
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Dan Mirsky — Rock Climbing Specialist
Originally from the East Coast, Dan moved west to attend The Colorado College, where he discovered his passion for climbing.
Since then, he’s spent over 20 years pursuing excellence and mastery of movement on the hardest sport climbs across the country. In that time he has successfully redpointed nearly 100 routes from 5.14A to 5.15A. Beyond his accomplishments on the rock, Dan brings over a decade of coaching and training experience, helping countless climbers both remotely and in person to achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.