What does it cost to participate?
What is the schedule?
1. *NEW* Competitive climbers start at 9am and non-competitive climbers will follow around 9:30. Firefighters start at 10:15*.
2.Check in at the Registration table to receive your event t-shirt, race number and disposable timing chip.
3. Firefigher Areas are located on the Lower Lobby and outside the Ballroom. Please pack light and do not bring valuable items.
4. Graze the breakfast buffet, visit the booths, meet other climbers, and watch all the action on the big screen.
5. Line-up at the start line when your WAVE is announced.
6. Climb!
7. Relax & Enjoy: Snap a picture and enjoy the breakfast buffet!
8. Fastest time trophies will be awarded around 11:00am
*Timings subject to change
Frequently Asked Questions
THE RULES
1. All climbers must wear their provided race number pinned to the FRONT of their t-shirt.
2. No water bottles are permitted in the stairwell. Water stations will be available throughout.
3. No backpacks, child carriers, or fanny packs.
4. If you need assistance during the Climb, radio-equipped hallway monitors & medical personnel are there to help and are located on approximately every 5th floor.
5. Please pass other Climbers on the left. Say “PASSING” as you approach.
6. All Climbers must descend in the elevator. If you need to exit before the finish, please do not walk down the stairs instead ask for help from a volunteer to exit onto the floor and take the elevator to the Grand Ballroom.
- Registration fee is waived for firefighter participants in 2020.
- Fundraising is strongly encouraged
What is the schedule?
1. *NEW* Competitive climbers start at 9am and non-competitive climbers will follow around 9:30. Firefighters start at 10:15*.
2.Check in at the Registration table to receive your event t-shirt, race number and disposable timing chip.
3. Firefigher Areas are located on the Lower Lobby and outside the Ballroom. Please pack light and do not bring valuable items.
4. Graze the breakfast buffet, visit the booths, meet other climbers, and watch all the action on the big screen.
5. Line-up at the start line when your WAVE is announced.
6. Climb!
7. Relax & Enjoy: Snap a picture and enjoy the breakfast buffet!
8. Fastest time trophies will be awarded around 11:00am
*Timings subject to change
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does it start? February 23, 2020 at 9:00am
- Where do I park my car? The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre has lots of street parking in the area. For more details click here.
- When is the deadline registration? Online registration will be open until noon the Friday before
- Can children participate? Yes. Minors under 18 will need to have a guardian with them at the event. Children aged 12 and under can climb for free.
- Can I pick up my teammate's package? Yes. But only if they have submitted their $125 fundraising minimum.
- What time does the event start and when should I be there? Doors open at 8:30am, however, Firefighters do not climb until 10:15am.
- Can friends and family come to watch me climb? Yes. Come check it out and cheer on the climbers!
THE RULES
1. All climbers must wear their provided race number pinned to the FRONT of their t-shirt.
2. No water bottles are permitted in the stairwell. Water stations will be available throughout.
3. No backpacks, child carriers, or fanny packs.
4. If you need assistance during the Climb, radio-equipped hallway monitors & medical personnel are there to help and are located on approximately every 5th floor.
5. Please pass other Climbers on the left. Say “PASSING” as you approach.
6. All Climbers must descend in the elevator. If you need to exit before the finish, please do not walk down the stairs instead ask for help from a volunteer to exit onto the floor and take the elevator to the Grand Ballroom.
