CLIMBING. YOGA. FITNESS. COMMUNITY.

LET’S CLIMB, CHICAGO!

 
 

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.

Our 4 Chicago gyms feature:

Best of all, a membership to one gym gives you access to all!

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

Find your First Ascent

Check out of Chicago locations and see which one is most convenient for you.

LOCATIONS

We believe climbing is for all people, but there’s work to be done to make it accessible to all people. Read about the FA Foundation, our commitment to breaking down barriers to entry and creating pathways to pursue climbing for life for underserved and marginalized communities in the cities we serve.

LEARN MORE

Let’s climb!

Come climb, take a yoga class, get a workout in, and connect with a supportive community. Our hours are:

M-F 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sa/Su 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Find Your First Ascent

Click the map below to explore our locations.

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