Lethbridge 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The stair climb is a physically demanding activity in that the goal is always to achieve a climb (and descent) of 110 stories. This distance is the equivalent distance of the height of the World Trade Center as it stood before the attacks of 9-11. It is believed that many rescuers would have made a similar climb that day and unfortunately many never returned home. We make this climb in order to honour those we lost in the line of duty and to ensure that we never forget them. Participants are encouraged to ask for sponsors in the form of pledges in order to raise money for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. How you choose to approach this task is up to each individual and your personal level of fitness should be taken into account. A few suggestions: a) Ensure you do a warm up routine prior to the climb b) Arrive well hydrated and rested. There will be water supplied but if you have a different favorite refreshment or energy bar please bring your own c) Work as a team to encourage and support one another d) Stay single file to the right side to allow faster climbers to pass. Follow the designated route – 1 stairwell is up, 1 is down e) Take breaks as required off the stairs or route and HYDRATE! f) Wearing good running shoes is highly recommended even for those choosing to use turnouts g) We would encourage you to use your own equipment where possible as loaner equipment and sizes are limited. First come first served. h) It takes anywhere from 30-120min to perform the climb depending on the method you choose. Some more common methods: a. Regular gym strip or workout clothing b. Firefighter Turnouts c. SCBA. With or without turnouts d. Highrise Firefighting equipment. Visit our race roster page to sign up today, and receive a T-shirt with early registration. You can also receive pledges from your family and friends on the site with prizes for the top earners, or print off a pledge sheet and bring cash to be added to your total the day of the race. All funds will go to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, via Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association.