07/13/2026
FA Uptown just got a whole new retail glow-up π FA Members: redeem 2,000 bonus points for 20% off
First Ascent Uptown is Chicagoβs world-class bouldering gym, designed to serve and grow the local climbing community.
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 Uptown gym features over 8,000 square feet of world-class Walltopia-designed bouldering terrain. Problems and features are friendly for beginners and challen
07/13/2026
FA Uptown just got a whole new retail glow-up π FA Members: redeem 2,000 bonus points for 20% off
07/02/2026
July is PACKED with events & meetups π₯³
7/8: Chess + S'mores
7/9: V-Fun Meetups
7/9: Session with the Setters
7/11: Sports Psychology Workshop
7/15: DJ Chico on the Rocks
7/20: Rope Crafting
7/21: Game Night
7/28: Adult Camp Night
07/02/2026
Midwest Mayhem is on 8/1 at FA Humboldt Park! β€οΈβπ₯ learn more and sign up at the link in our bio
06/04/2026
Sun's out, hats out π§’ Our new FA hats just dropped at every location β because Chicago summers hit different π
04/30/2026
FA Members: FREE Friend Fridays are BACK π 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! π
04/20/2026
Opening week of bouldering league came and went π Check the latest results at the link in our bio π
04/02/2026
Happy April! Here's what's happening at FA this month πΌ
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!
03/24/2026
FA Members: y'all get a double member referral this month and a waived enrollment fee for any friends you refer! π§βπ€βπ§
03/10/2026
Have you practiced at our new Humboldt Park yoga studio yet? π 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 π
03/04/2026
March events around Chicago FA gyms βοΈ
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
| Monday | 6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday | 6am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 8pm |