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First Ascent Climbing & Fitness

First Ascent is a Chicago-area climbing chain with multiple locations across the city and suburbs. Bouldering, top-rope, lead, fitness, and yoga at every site — a true full-service climbing community.

4 locations
3 cities
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First Ascent Climbing & Fitness cities

All First Ascent Climbing & Fitness locations

First Ascent Arlington Heights
8.2 km
⭐ 4.9

First Ascent Arlington Heights

📍 Arlington Heights, United States
📚 Classes
🏢 Full Facility

"...world-class climbing gyms with thrilling terrain and climbs set for all ability levels – from new climbers to seasoned experts. Even if you’ve never climbed before, you will be welcomed when you walk into a First Ascent gym."

🕒 Usually open
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
5.8 km
⭐ 3.9

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness

📍 Chicago, United States
🪨 Bouldering
⛰️ Lead Climbing
📚 Classes

First Ascent is a locally grown, world class, community-focused climbing gym right here in Chicago. First Ascent is built from the ground up so that we can offer everything an avid climber or fitness adventurer could want: Sport climbing: sustained overhangs, roofs, slabs, and cracks up to 55 ft. tall Bouldering: caves, prows, top outs, and overhangs Training: system boards, campus boards, fitness equipment, yoga studio, and slackline Other amenities: full-service locker rooms, group use space, café, and pro shop

🕒 Usually open
First Ascent Humboldt Park
1.2 km
⭐ 4.4

First Ascent Humboldt Park

New
📍 Chicago, United States
🪨 Bouldering
📚 Classes
🏢 Full Facility

This is a bouldering-only gym. Founded and run by a local group of Chicago climbers. Offers a fantastic experience, whether you’re new to climbing or you’ve been climbing for years. Come enjoy incredible climbing terrain with climbs set for all ability levels, a full suite of yoga and fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and the instruction you need to climb higher.

🕒 Usually open
First Ascent Climbing & Fitness
1.2 km
⭐ 4.4

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness

New
📍 Peoria, United States
🪨 Bouldering
👶 Beginner Friendly
🏢 Full Facility

Peoria's climbing gym offers a vibrant community for rock climbing and bouldering. Perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike!

🕒 Usually open

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