Chicago

Membership

Join the FA member community with a First Ascent membership!

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You belong here. 

Our mission is to share our love for climbing with everyone, connect people through movement, and create welcoming, uplifting spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities. We invite you to continue your journey with us as part of our vibrant member community!

Become a member and enjoy:

  • Access to all First Ascent locations, with world class climbing terrain and climbs set for all ability levels
  • 5 free gear rentals + 20% off a Starter Bundle to get your own gear
  • A FREE Learning The Ropes and Learning To Boulder class to jump start your climbing at First Ascent
  • Weekly routesetting so you always have new challenges to try every time you visit
  • A full schedule of yoga & fitness classes at each location to add variety to your workout routine
  • A fully-stocked fitness area at each location with all the equipment you need for full body fitness
  • The FA Bonus program rewards program, earning you points you can redeem for guest passes, retail discounts, and even a free month of membership
  • Bringing first-time visitors for free, earning you even more reward points
  • Special member pricing on all paid Climbing Classes, Yoga and Fitness workshops, Climbing Training programs, and more
  • Fun events and meetups to get you connected to the community 
  • The ability to freeze or cancel your membership anytime – no commitments, no strings attached.

Finish 2025 strong – start your membership for just $25!

Start a Monthly Membership for just $25 in December!

December is the month to take advantage of the biggest membership sale to date.

Now through December 25th, start your membership and get the rest of the month for just $25! The sooner you sign up, the more you save. 

Just $25 gives you All Access through 12/31 – regular billing for your monthly membership begins 1/1.

The biggest sale ever does have some important terms – please review them below.

Ready to get started? Click below to buy online, or stop into any FA location to get started.

START YOUR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FOR $25
START YOUR STUDENT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FOR $25

Please note these important terms for the $25 Membership Sale:

  • Purchase requires a card on file
  • You must keep you membership active through the January 1st 2026 billing cycle, paying at least one month at our regular membership rates (see below for more details):
    • $96 Monthly Membership
    • $86 Student Monthly Membership
  • Memberships continue billing on the 1st of the month at our regular membership rates until cancelled – cancel anytime after January 2026
  • Freeze, change or cancel your membership after 1/1/2026 at faclimbing.com/change
  • Student Monthly Membership requires proof of active student status
  • Excludes Family Monthly Membership

Questions? Drop us a line at support@faclimbing.com.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Let’s start a new adventure together.

Monthly

Most popular and most flexible.

$96/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • No enrollment fee for two or more people signing up together in person at any gym location
  • Cancel anytime with notice by the 25th of the month
BUY ONLINE

Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$1056

  • Paid in full at the time of sign up
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable
BUY ONLINE

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS

Take a break from the books and let's climb.

Fulltime students are eligible for discounted Monthly and Annual memberships.

Valid student ID required at sign up and renewal. Provide student status proof online here.

Student Monthly

Most popular student option.

$86/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Valid student ID required at sign up
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • No enrollment fee for two or more people signing up together in person at any gym location
  • Cancel anytime with notice by the 25th of the month
BUY ONLINE

Student Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$946

  • Valid student ID required at sign up
  • Paid in full at the time of sign up
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable
BUY ONLINE

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

Great options for families with kids to climb together.

Child Add On

Add a child to an adult monthly membership.

$50/mo

No Enrollment Fee

  • Adult (18+) monthly membership required
  • Child must be under 18
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • Cancel anytime with notice by the 25th of the month
BUY ONLINE

Family Monthly

Most popular family option.

 $204/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Includes up to 2 adults and all children in the same household
  • Children must be under 18 and dependents of an adult on the membership
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • Cancel anytime with notice by the 25th of the month
BUY ONLINE

Family Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$2244

  • Includes up to 2 adults and all children in the same household
  • Children must be under 18 and dependents of an adult on the membership
  • Paid in full at the time of sign up.
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable.
BUY ONLINE

Here are a few helpful member links:

Make a change to your membership, learn about FA Bonus points, and check out the Daytime Membership, a special membership option for those with daytime availability.

Membership Change

FA Bonus

Daytime Membership

Ready to join? Have questions?

Stop in, give us a call at 773-564-9815, or email as a membership@faclimbing.com. We look forward to climbing with you!

Click here to view our Membership Agreement and Membership FAQs.