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title: "First Ascent Uptown — Chicago, Illinois"
url: https://www.climblocal.org/illinois/chicago/first-ascent-uptown
description: "First Ascent Uptown is a rope climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents wall height, top rope, and auto belay. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting."
data_updated: 2026-10-04T04:30:06.538Z
---

# First Ascent Uptown — Chicago, Illinois

First Ascent Uptown is a rope climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents wall height, top rope, and auto belay. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting.

## Visit details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gym type | Rope climbing gym |
| Address | 4718 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, Illinois, 60640 |
| Phone | 773-275-1212 |
| Email | Not listed |
| Official website | [https://faclimbing.com/chicago](https://faclimbing.com/chicago) |
| Operating status | Open |
| Hours | Confirm with the gym |
| Coordinates | 41.9677862, -87.6592227 |

## Climbing terrain

- Indoor Climbing
- Wall Height
- Top Rope
- Auto Belay
- Lead

## Training equipment

- **Fitness area:** Available
- **Weights:** Available

## Amenities and visit details

- Fitness Equipment
- Yoga
- Youth Programs
- Parties
- Fitness Area
- Rentals
- Intro Classes
- Weights
- **Fitness equipment:** Cardio equipment, free weights, functional training equipment, and climbing-specific training equipment
- **Yoga classes:** Regular yoga classes
- **Rental gear:** Available

## Classes and programs

- **Youth programs:** Available
- **Parties:** Available
- **Introductory classes:** Available

## Documented prices

| Item | Price | Audience or conditions | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Uptown Day Pass | $28.00 | Access for the whole day at FA Uptown. | 2026-10-04 |
| Uptown Student Day Pass | $23.00 | student | 2026-10-04 |
| 10 Pass | $249.00 / 18 months | — | 2026-10-04 |
| Student 10 Pass | $199.00 / 18 months | student | 2026-10-04 |
| Shoes | $6.00 | — | 2026-10-04 |
| Chalk | $2.00 | — | 2026-10-04 |

## Policies

- **Waiver requirement:** Everyone who enters First Ascent must complete a waiver
- **Adult supervision:** Adult supervision is required for kids under 14

## Sources

- [Google Places](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First%20Ascent%20Uptown&query_place_id=ChIJwXQoIC3SD4gR1_8-zWLwpCM) — checked 2026-10-04
- [5 Indoor Climbing, Yoga & Fitness Gyms in Chicago | First Ascent Climbing](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Indoor Climbing, Yoga, & Fitness Gyms | First Ascent Climbing & Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Experienced Climbers - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/experienced-climbers/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Day Pass Visit - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/day-pass-visit/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Kids & Families - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/kids-families/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [FAQs - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/faqs/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Locations - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/locations/) — checked 2026-10-04
- [Waiver - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/waiver/) — checked 2026-10-04

## Before you go

Hours, prices, route availability, waiver rules, and youth policies can change. Confirm current details directly with the gym before making a special trip.

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*Source: [Climb Local](https://www.climblocal.org/illinois/chicago/first-ascent-uptown). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*