Welcome to First Ascent Climbing & Fitness

Our mission is to share our love of climbing with everyone, so we’re glad you made it here and we’re excited to welcome you in.

First Ascent Arlington Heights features:

Best of all, a membership give you access to 5 Chicagoland locations!

Here are some quick links to help you get started:

FIRST VISIT

Welcome! Get a step by step guide for your first visit.

FIRST VISIT

MEMBERSHIP

Join the FA member community and enjoy unlimited access plus perks.

BECOME A MEMBER

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Get your kids climbing with Classes, Camps, Team, and more.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

PARTIES & EVENTS

Book the best birthday party and group event experience in town!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

GIFT CARDS

Give the gift of climbing to someone you love.

GIFT CARDS

CONTACT US

Let’s connect! We’re happy to assist you.

CONTACT US

Planning your first visit to FA Arlington Heights?

Click here for a step-by-step guide to getting started at First Ascent.

Start Here

Let’s climb! We are open 7 days a week:

Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday/Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Click to get directions and learn more about the facility.

Directions, Hours, & More

Read to flow?

We’re more than just a climbing gym. Check out our full schedule of yoga classes and join us for a class this week!

See Yoga Class Schedule

New to climbing?

Book a Guided Session with us and get an expert guide by your side to help you climb to new heights!

Book a Guided Session

High schoolers: join us for League!

Team up and compete against high-schoolers from all over Chicagoland to see who comes out on top.

High School Climbing League

Find Your First Ascent

Click the map below to explore our locations.

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