Event - Climb and Run for Wilderness

(Above - Phillis Hart, a strong competitor in the 2009 Climb and Run For Wilderness Event)

This annual event held at the Calgary Tower is a signature event, held to increase public awareness of

wilderness, wildlife and wild water in Alberta. The Climb and Run for Wilderness provides learning opportunities

combined with athletic challenges to climb the 802 stairs and earn funds for Alberta Wilderness Association. The

event attracts participants from 2 to 93 years old, with a diverse range of athletic ability. A family day, a

corporate challenge day, a fun time, and a serious opportunity to test one’s personal best are all combined in

this Earth Day event. The event is known as the best Earth Day event in western Canada and attracts more than

1000 individual participants and 150 volunteers annually.

Planet Foods will be nourishing participants with Ultima Replenisher and Sharkies Energy Chews.

Not only is this event a lot of fun it attracts people from all over Western Canada and the United States and results in $100,000 in donations to the Alberta Wilderness Association annually!

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