First Ascent Uptown is Chicago’s 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
09/02/2026
September at FA is for meetups and a $28 Membership Sale 🤯
9/3- V Fun Meetups
9/12- Spine Health Workshop
9/16- Game Night
9/17- Literally Outside Climb Night
9/19- USAC Para Climbing at FA West Loop
9/21- Tote Bag Design Night
9/22- Crag to Closet Clothing Swap
FA Members: Bring a friend for FREE every Friday this month
$28 Membership Sale this month
09/01/2026
Early bird League registration is now open! Register by Sunday 9/6 to save $10 on registration 🐣
08/03/2026
August at FA:
8/12: Session with the Setters
8/17 + Spine Health Workshop
8/19: Meetup Mixer + Bake Exchange
8/23: Femmes + Thems Meetup
8/24: Chicago Resole Tabling
8/26: Game Night
8/31: Craft Night
07/27/2026
Midwest Mayhem is THIS weekend 🔥 Swipe right to check out the zone closures to prepare for this comp. Saturday, August 1st we'll only be open to competitors.
Yoga classes in the studio will still be taking place at 10:15a with Daniel and 12:00p with Flowers 🧘
07/13/2026
FA Uptown just got a whole new retail glow-up 😍 FA Members: redeem 2,000 bonus points for 20% off
07/02/2026
July is PACKED with events & meetups 🥳
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! ❤️🔥 learn more and sign up at the link in our bio
06/04/2026
Sun's out, hats out 🧢 Our new FA hats just dropped at every location — because Chicago summers hit different 😍
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! 👭
04/20/2026
Opening week of bouldering league came and went 🙌 Check the latest results at the link in our bio 🔗
| Monday | 6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday | 6am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 8pm |