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Built by Chicago climbers, for Chicago climbers.
OUR STORYFirst Ascent Climbing & Fitness is built by Chicago climbers, for Chicago climbers. We have four convenient rock climbing gyms in the Loop, Avondale, Humboldt Park, and Uptown neighborhoods of Chicago. Our facilities feature world-class rock climbing terrain, a full schedule of yoga classes, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Join the FAmily now, and let’s climb!
@FirstAscentUptownCalling all FA designers and creatives: help us design the fall season FA t-shirt! You could win 5 free t-shirts to share with family and friends, 2 free months of membership, and ...
@FirstAscentClimbingHUGE congrats to FA Climbing Team crusher Vincent Lee for placing 8th in BOTH Sport and Speed at USAC Nationals last weekend! 8th in both Sport and Speed makes you #1 in ...
@FirstAscentClimbingTo climb for a lifetime, you need to develop routines that keep your body happy and healthy. Check out our latest blog post to learn some injury prevention tips that will help ...
July 19, 2018This month, we’re shining the spotlight on FA staff member Pilar Amado. Pilar is the fearless leader of our Women Crush Wednesday sessions at FA Avondale, where women boulderers of all ability levels unite to crush some boulders [...]
July 11, 2018After climbing in the gym for a while, you’ll inevitably get bit by the outdoor bug. Maybe you’ve been venturing up to Baraboo for some quartzite bouldering, or your friends have shown you the glory of [...]
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Avondale
Uptown
Humboldt Park
Block 37
Arlington Heights
