First Ascent Avondale is Chicago’s world-class climbing gym, designed to serve and grow the local
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, a project created and supported by Chicago's climbers, started with one simple mission: to build world-class indoor climbing facilities that serve and grow Chicago's vibrant, passionate climbing community. The Logan Square/Avondale gym, with easy CTA and expressway access and free parking, features over 25,000 square feet of Walltopia-designed climbing terrain with
We love to see people who are passionate about climbing on social media 🫶🏽
p.s. Railey & Liam are best buds 😉
Check out this fun V2 set by Britt and climbed by Lizzy at FA Humboldt Park!
Attention students 🚨 your summer plans called and they include 3 months of unlimited climbing for $249!
Spotlight on FA setter Lizzie 🔦 She’s putting in the work today and will soon be setting ropes at FA Avondale!
04/30/2026
FA Members: FREE Friend Fridays are BACK 🎉 5 Fridays in May = 5 chances to bring a friend for climbing, lifting, or yoga session— or go all in and crush all three in one day! 👭
We’re thrilled to have Julia as part of our FA West Loop team 🎉
Don’t sleep on this V8 set by Dat at FA Uptown, even after you do the first move it’s not over at the top!
The glow-up never stops. FA West Loop is STILL leveling up 👀
“Grab the big feature as high as you can and pinch it.”-Landen on this orange V7 set by Dat
Curious about our team program at FA West Loop, check the link in our bio to learn more!
| Monday | 6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday | 6am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 8pm |