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Plan Your Adventure

City Climb

Get Ready

Climb Out of Your Comfort Zone

City Climb is the highest open-air building ascent in the world, situated above the Edge sky deck. Climbers scale the outside of a skyscraper more than 1,200 feet above the ground, then lean out and look down from the highest platform in New York City.

 

  • City Climb

    From $185

    The ultimate skyscraping adventure, plus Edge access.

    $2 processing fee will be added to tickets.
    Two people raise their hands in the air in excitement as they lean back during City Climb at The Edge

  • City Climb Combo Package

    From $215

    Includes personalized photo folder, digital video & Edge access.

    $2 processing fee will be added to tickets.
    Four people raise their hands in the air in excitement as they lean back during City Climb at The Edge

Age

Age Restrictions 18+
or 13+ with an adult (18+)

Height

Height Restriction
4.9FT – 6.7 FT

Max Weight

Maximum weight 310lbs

  • A woman raises her hands in the air in excitement as she leans out during City Climb at The Edge

    The Experience

    You’ll scale the crown of 30 Hudson Yards, climbing a 45-degree angled staircase, and then lean out over the edge, being higher than anyone else in New York City.

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  • A City Climb worker adjusts the safety gear on a guest at The Edge

    Suit Up

    Meet your Climb Guide. Store your belongings. Put on your Climbsuit. It’s time to leave the everyday behind and climb out of your comfort zone. Way out.

  • A man in City Climb gear walking out to The Edge City Climb platform overlooking New York City

    Strap In

    Head to base camp, harness up, and buckle tight. Meet The Rail — your new best friend that will keep you firmly attached to the building from here on out. Get your final instructions and get ready to climb.

  • Four people raise their hands in the air in excitement as they lean back during City Climb at The Edge

    Lean Out

    Nothing can prepare you for the feeling of being the highest person in New York City. You climb with a group, but you lean out alone. With your adrenaline pumping and heart racing, you peer over the edge with the city below.

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Spectator Tickets

Your friends and family can cheer you on from Edge as you summit City Climb. 
Meet up after your Climb for a victory lap at Edge and champagne toast in
the sky.

A woman takes a selfie at The Edge

Team Building Experience

Looking to take your team to new heights? City Climb is the ultimate bonding adventure – an unforgettable ascent up a New York City skyscraper that pushes boundaries and builds stronger connections. It’s more than a thrill; it’s a powerful way to challenge comfort zones, spark collaboration, and bring your team closer than ever.

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FAQ

Your Questions Answered

  • The safety of our Climbers and Climb Guides is our primary concern. City Climb was carefully engineered and rigorously tested to meet or exceed all local and federal safety standards and guidelines.  All equipment is inspected daily and signed off by both our maintenance technicians and our Climb Guides. All personnel complete extensive training to provide you with this experience of a lifetime. Climbers also receive a safety briefing to familiarize themselves with all equipment and as well as the course prior to starting their adventure. Following the comprehensive safety briefing, Climbers are fitted with specially designed safety harnesses, and secured into the course by City Climb Guides via lanyards attached to a trolley, that which seamlessly moves with the Climber throughout the entire journey.

  • Based on the manufacture engineering specifications, for the safety of our Climbers and Climb Guides, City Climb participants must be:

    Age: 13+

    Height: 4.9ft – 6.7ft

    Weight Requirements: 65lbs to 310 lbs

    The following persons should not participate:

    • Guests under the influence of alcohol;
    • Guests under the influence of drugs or medications that could impair judgment;
    • Guests with heart conditions;
    • Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant;
    • Guests with disabilities that may interfere with their safety while participating in City Climb;
    • Guests with vertigo;
    • People with motion sickness;
    • Guests with any physical, mental, or psychological ailments, disorders, or diseases that would inhibit their ability to participate in or could be aggravated by this experience.

  • No recording devices allowed on the course. All loose articles, including cameras, must be stored in a free locker during the climb for safety. Our Climb Guides will record the entire experience, as well as take still photos along the way. Still photos and a video of the full City Climb experience will be available to purchase as part of a pre-visit package or after the Climb. As part of the admission fee, all Climbers will receive a complimentary short video for social media.

  • All Climbers will be provided a City Climb Suit that is to be worn over clothing. All City Climb Suits are fully laundered/disinfected after each use. Climbers should wear clothing that is comfortable for walking and climbing stairs, and please ensure that it is appropriate for the weather conditions. Note that any loose items, such as watches and earrings are required to be removed as well. All Climbers are required to wear secure fitting, completely enclosed shoes that cover all of the foot, up to the ankle, without any toe or heel openings. City Climb shoes are available, in the situation where a Climber’s shoes do not meet the specifications.

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