First Ascent Uptown

First Ascent Uptown

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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

Photos from First Ascent Uptown's post 07/13/2026

FA Uptown just got a whole new retail glow-up 😍 FA Members: redeem 2,000 bonus points for 20% off



Photos from First Ascent Uptown's post 07/02/2026

July is PACKED with events & meetups πŸ₯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



Photos from First Ascent Uptown's post 07/02/2026

Midwest Mayhem is on 8/1 at FA Humboldt Park! ❀️‍πŸ”₯ learn more and sign up at the link in our bio



Photos from First Ascent Uptown's post 06/04/2026

Sun's out, hats out 🧒 Our new FA hats just dropped at every location β€” because Chicago summers hit different 😍


Photos from First Ascent Uptown'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 Uptown'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 Uptown'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 Uptown'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 Uptown'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 Uptown'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



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Location

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4718 N Broadway
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

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