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 + a fully-stocked fitness area at each location to add variety to your workout routine
  • Bringing first-time visitors for free through The FA Bonus rewards program, earning you points you can redeem for more guest passes, retail discounts, and even a free month of membership
  • Fun events and meetups and special member pricing on any paid climbing classes, workshops, or competitions
  • The ability to freeze or cancel your membership anytime – no commitments, no strings attached.

Low-def Price. High-def Climbing. This September Only.

Start your membership this September and you’ll skip the $49 enrollment fee & only pay $28 for the rest of the month.

That’s unlimited Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness for only $28. Drop the remote and come see for yourself. 

 

Head on in to your local neighborhood First Ascent or sign up online below!

Please note: Sale available on All Access Monthly, Student Monthly, and Peoria Monthly memberships. Does not apply towards Family Monthly, Daytime, or any Annual Memberships. Your $28 purchase covers September membership dues and obligates you to maintain your membership at the regular price (varies by location and selection) for October 2026. You can cancel your membership after the October billing cycle. Current FA members do not qualify for this promotion.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Monthly

Most popular and most flexible. $0 Enrollment and $28 to get started in September.

$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
$28 MEMBERSHIPS HERE

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
SIGN UP 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. $0 Enrollment and $28 to get started in September.

$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
$28 MEMBERSHIPS HERE

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
SIGN UP 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.