First Ascent Block 37

First Ascent Block 37

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The next First Ascent Climbing & Fitness location is right in the heart of downtown Chicago: First Ascent Block 37, coming Quarter 1 of 2018!

Check back here for construction updates, pre-opening deals, and more. First Ascent Climbing & Fitness was started by Chicago climbers, for Chicago climbers. Our mission is to serve and grow Chicago's vibrant climbing community by building conveniently located climbing gyms with world-class climbing terrain, high quality climbing, yoga, and fitness classes, and fun events that bring the community

Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 04/30/2026

FA Members: FREE Friend Fridays are BACK πŸŽ‰ 5 Fridays in May = 5 chances to bring a friend for climbing, lifting, or yoga sessionβ€” or go all in and crush all three in one day! πŸ‘­



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 04/20/2026

Opening week of bouldering league came and went πŸ™Œ Check the latest results at the link in our bio πŸ”—



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 04/02/2026

Happy April! Here's what's happening at FA this month 🌼

4/8 + 4/20: Rope Crafting
4/15: Monthly Member Mixer
4/16: Game Night
4/19: Sound Bath Sunday
4/21: Escala / Latino Outdoors Meetup
4/29: DJ Chico on the Rocks

All month long: 10% OFF 10 Passes!



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 03/24/2026

FA Members: y'all get a double member referral this month and a waived enrollment fee for any friends you refer! πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 03/10/2026

Have you practiced at our new Humboldt Park yoga studio yet? 😍 we've just added a new Saturday class with Flowers at 12p, sign up at the link in our bio!

Swipe through for our current yoga schedule at each FA location. We're in the midst of adding more classes to FA West Loop πŸ˜‰



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 03/04/2026

March events around Chicago FA gyms ☘️

3/10: Tasting Night
3/12: Finger Injury Prevention Workshop
3/12: Game Night at Avondale
3/14 + 3/25: Hip Workshop
3/18: Member Meetup Mixer
3/20: Game Night at HP
3/21: Super Smash Bros Tournament

All month long: double member referral



02/18/2026

First Ascent West Loop will open for members-only access starting THIS Friday 2/20 🀩 Members only hours from 2/20-2/27 will be:

M-F 4:00-9:00 pm
Sa/Su 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

We'll be open officially to the public on 2/28 at 10:00a, more details coming soon about our Grand Opening Celebration! πŸŽ‰



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 02/09/2026

Hell or High Point is around the corner ⚠️

Saturday 2/14 is the USAC Comp, our bouldering & fitness areas will stay open from 4:00-8:00p. We're still in need of volunteers, click the link in our bio to support our young competitors!

Swipe through for our zone closures πŸ‘‰



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 02/03/2026

February events are πŸ”₯

🧑 2/8- V4+V5 Meetup
🩡 2/10- FA Member Meetup
β™₯️ 2/12- Partner Yoga + Thai Bodyworkshop
πŸ’› 2/12- Rope Craft Night
πŸ’š 2/12 + 2/17 + 2/20 - New + Returning Climber Meetup
πŸ’œ 2/14 - New Yoga Studio Open House
🩷 2/19- Book Swap
πŸ’— 2/21- Setting Clinic
❀️‍πŸ”₯ 2/25- Chili Contest



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 01/09/2026

Hell or High Point is on 2/15/26 ❀️‍πŸ”₯ register at the link in our bio!



Photos from First Ascent Block 37's post 01/06/2026

Happy 2026 πŸŽ‰ We've got lots of events happening this month, including:

πŸ”Έ1/13- Game Night (Uptown)
πŸ”Έ1/17- Yoga Fundamentals
πŸ”Έ1/21- Member Meetup Mixer
πŸ”Έ1/28- Game Night (Avon)

All month long: $0 enrollment when you join in January!



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Location

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108 N State Street
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm