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FACelebrating Savannah
On March 28, 2018, Savannah Buik passed away in a trad climbing accident at Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin. Savannah was an original member of the First Ascent Staff, co-founder of the Chicago chapter of the [...]
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@FirstAscentClimbingLooking for the latest routes or boulders? Wondering when your proj is coming down? Check out the setting schedule boards next time you’re in! There’s one for routes by the cubbies under ...
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The city is thawing, the birds are singing, and spring is on its way, which can only mean one thing – it’s time to get outside! Nothing quite compares to the feeling of real rock under your [...]
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