Climbers visiting New York City can soon experience a special adventure and conquer the outer wall of a high-rise in the middle of the city. TRAVELBOOK knows the details of the new attraction.
Climb up a skyscraper outside? Many cities can do that. But in few metropolises the skyscrapers are as high as in New York. And it is precisely there that you now have the opportunity to climb the fifth-tallest building in the city on the outer wall. The new “City Climb” program makes it possible.
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As of November 9th, visitors to the “30 Hudson Yards” high-rise building will be able to climb a small part of the outer wall to around 390 meters, the operators said. Specifically, according to the website “City Climb” lets the brave climbers at the top of the skyscraper “let out” – so that they can then climb down a 45 degree ladder onto a platform. This is where the thrill highlight comes: the “City Climbers” are asked to lean back – naturally secured with ropes, helmets and other protective equipment.
“City Climb” is the record holder
The skyscraper in New York’s newest district, Hudson Yards, will soon set two records. On the one hand, the building has been home to the viewing platform “The Edge” since 2020, from which visitors have a panoramic view of Manhattan. It is the highest viewing platform in the western hemisphere. In addition, “City Climb” is the highest outdoor climbing offer on a building in the world.
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A record that seems to be paid for. At around 160 euros, the tickets are anything but cheap. However, this also includes a video that is recorded during this, as well as entry to the “The Edge” viewing platform, which otherwise costs 37 euros extra. Anyone wishing to take part in the “City Climb” must weigh a maximum of 140 kilograms and be at least 13 years old. Everyone under the age of 18 must also bring an accompanying person.
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with material from the dpa
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