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title: "First Ascent — Chicago, Illinois"
url: https://www.climblocal.org/illinois/chicago/first-ascent
description: "First Ascent is a mixed climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents climbing area, routes, and boulders. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting."
data_updated: 2026-10-04T04:30:06.538Z
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# First Ascent — Chicago, Illinois

First Ascent is a mixed climbing gym in Chicago, Illinois. The profile documents climbing area, routes, and boulders. Check current hours, pricing, access, and programs before visiting.

## Visit details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gym type | Mixed climbing gym |
| Address | 100 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607 |
| Phone | (312) 374-8090 |
| Email | Not listed |
| Official website | [https://faclimbing.com/chicago/west-loop/](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/west-loop/) |
| Operating status | Open |
| Hours | **Monday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Tuesday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Wednesday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Thursday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Friday:** 6:00 AM–11:00 PM<br>**Saturday:** 10:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Coordinates | 41.880132, -87.6523691 |

## Climbing terrain

- Indoor Climbing
- Climbing Area
- Routes
- Boulders
- Bouldering
- Top Rope
- Lead
- Auto Belay

## Training equipment

- **Yoga studio:** Dedicated yoga studio hosting 20+ classes per week
- **Cardio equipment:** 10 cardio machines
- **Free weights:** 4,000+ pounds of free weights
- **Functional training:** functional training equipment
- **Kilter Board:** Available
- **Weights:** Available
- **Fitness area:** Available

## Amenities and visit details

- Yoga Studio
- Cardio Equipment
- Free Weights
- Functional Training
- Locker Rooms
- Workspace Wifi
- Kilter Board
- Weights
- Showers
- Yoga
- Fitness Area
- Rentals
- Intro Classes
- **Locker rooms:** Locker rooms with showers
- **Workspace:** Workspace with free WiFi
- **Showers:** Available
- **Yoga:** Available
- **Rental gear:** Available

## Classes and programs

- **Introductory classes:** Available

## Documented prices

| Item | Price | Audience or conditions | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| West Loop Day Pass | $28.00 | Access for the whole day at FA Uptown. | 2026-09-28 |
| West Loop Student Day Pass | $23.00 | student | 2026-09-28 |
| Shoes | $6.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Harnesses | $5.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Chalk | $2.00 | — | 2026-09-28 |
| Guided Session for 1 | $49.00 | Get an expert guide all to yourself and enjoy a solo adventure. | 2026-09-28 |

## Policies

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

## Sources

- [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/210268961) — checked 2026-04-24
- [First Ascent West Loop | Climbing, Yoga & Fitness in Chicago](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/west-loop/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Indoor Climbing, Yoga, & Fitness Gyms | First Ascent Climbing & Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Experienced Climbers - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/experienced-climbers/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Day Pass Visit - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/day-pass-visit/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Guided Climbing Session for New Climbers | First Ascent Chicago](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/book-guided-session/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Kids & Families - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/first-visit/kids-families/) — checked 2026-09-28
- [Waiver - First Ascent Climbing and Fitness](https://faclimbing.com/chicago/waiver/) — checked 2026-09-28

## 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). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*