First Ascent Uptown

"Came with my friend who is an avid climber, enjoyed this space it was well laid out and offers more than just bouldering. We enjoyed a yoga class to warm up before climbing. It was very crowded on a Wednesday night but everyone was respectful and friendly"

a week ago

"This is a very unique gym. There are tons of windows. The walls are not super tall. There is tons of overhang. The routesetting is very creative and challenging. The grades are accurate. The front desk staff are very nice. The routesetting is very good, however, many of the holds are polished. They use good quality holds, but some are old. There is not much fiberglass in this gym. Many boulder problems are very chossy. There are not adequate brushes around the gym. Overall an amazing spot with tons of natural light and very unique overhang areas including roof climbs, which is very rare to f"

10 months ago

"Excellent climbing gym with friendly staff. With multiple gyms in the Chicago area there will always be new routes to try. The gyms change their routes consistently and give a good variety of difficulty levels. All the gyms have a good variety of exercise equipment and multiple types of exercise and climbing classes to choose from. The gym also offers fun monthly activities! All the staff I have interacted with there have been very helpful and friendly. If you are looking for a gym that offers great climbing routes and has a friendly atmosphere this is the place for you!"

4 months ago