The Summer is almost upon us! Well, that might be difficult to tell you know, because most of us are still wearing our Winter coats in the middle of April, but when that day does indeed come, there will be a new site in town to stay in shape, have fun, and get our workouts in. First Ascent is an indoor climbing and fitness gym that is expected to open sometime in the middle of this year at 3500 North Spaulding.

On top of having equipment for cardio, climbing, and yoga, they intend to have a cafe that serves light drinks and coffee as well. Climbing for fun and as a means of exercising has taken Chicagoans by storm, as many people tend to seek out this new found hobby. There will actually be two new climbing facilities, says Dan Bartz, operational director of the project who also adds that, “The two facilities will be very different, so each will have its own scene. The Logan Square facility will have some of the tallest indoor climbing in the country, so boulderers in Uptown will visit to rope up and work on their endurance—or boulder on some fresh terrain up on the mezzanine.”

A lot more work is yet to be done on the projects, but the future already looks brighter. Check out their rendering images here: http://logansquarist.com/2015/01/02/first-ascent-construction-begins/