Ascent (noun)

1. The action of climbing or going up.
2. The path or slope of a climb.
3. The process of rising to a higher level or position.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french ascente, from latin ascendentia, from ascendere "climb" (see ascend).

Examples:

1. The ascent up the mountain was steep.
2. The ascent to the top of the building was by elevator.
3. The ascent of the company was marked by its success in the market.
4. The ascent of the politician was marked by his speeches and public appearances.
5. The ascent of the balloon was visible from the ground.