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First Ascent Block 37 The next First Ascent Climbing & Fitness location is right in the heart of downtown Chicago: First Ascent Block 37, coming Quarter 1 of 2018!
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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 together. First Ascent Block 37 brings 9,000 square feet of bouldering-only terrain to the Loop, along with a full schedule of yoga and fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and flexible workspace so you can work from your new home. Check back here for construction updates, pre-opening deals, and more!

Crosstown Bouldering League is back in action this fall! 🍂
10/05/2026

Crosstown Bouldering League is back in action this fall! 🍂

Fall is officially here and so are our October events! 🎃 10/5: Sketch a Send🍎 10/8 + 10/15 + 10/22: V-Fun Meetups🎃 10/15...
10/01/2026

Fall is officially here and so are our October events!

🎃 10/5: Sketch a Send
🍎 10/8 + 10/15 + 10/22: V-Fun Meetups
🎃 10/15 + 10/23 : S'mores Member Appreciation
🍎 10/19: Craft Night
🎃 10/21: Craft Night
🍎 10/27: Injury Prevention Workshop
🎃 10/29: Costume Contest
🍎 10/28: Pumpkin Carving
🎃 10/31: Trick or Top Rope

TODAY is the last day to register for Fall Bouldering League! Our setters are super psyched and we are too for 6 weeks o...
09/22/2026

TODAY is the last day to register for Fall Bouldering League! Our setters are super psyched and we are too for 6 weeks of friendly competition 🤩

The top teams in each category (across all 3 gyms) will be crowned as the Crosstown Champs, taking home bragging rights and … prizes!

September at FA is for meetups and a $28 Membership Sale 🤯 9/3- V Fun Meetups9/12- Spine Health Workshop9/16- Game Night...
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

Early bird League registration is now open! Register by Sunday 9/6 to save $10 on registration 🐣
09/01/2026

Early bird League registration is now open! Register by Sunday 9/6 to save $10 on registration 🐣

FA Youth Classes Enrollment starts today for grades Pre-K - High School! Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio 🔗...
08/21/2026

FA Youth Classes Enrollment starts today for grades Pre-K - High School! Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio 🔗

August at FA:8/12: Session with the Setters8/17 + Spine Health Workshop8/19: Meetup Mixer + Bake Exchange8/23: Femmes + ...
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

Midwest Mayhem is THIS weekend 🔥 Swipe right to check out the zone closures to prepare for this comp. Saturday, August 1...
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 🧘

July is PACKED with events & meetups 🥳 7/8: Chess + S'mores7/9: V-Fun Meetups7/9: Session with the Setters7/11: Sports P...
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

Sun's out, hats out 🧢 Our new FA hats just dropped at every location — because Chicago summers hit different 😍
06/04/2026

Sun's out, hats out 🧢 Our new FA hats just dropped at every location — because Chicago summers hit different 😍

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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

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