BYU to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 with Tower Climb

Participants will climb 2,071 steps representing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, paying tribute to the first responders who climbed those steps, sacrificing their lives to save others

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PROVO, Utah — BYU Athletics will host a Tower Climb at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., to honor the lives lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. 

Participants will climb 2,071 steps representing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, paying tribute to the first responders who climbed those steps, sacrificing their lives to save others. 

Firefighters, law enforcement, military and bomb squad are welcome to participate in uniform and gear. Weapons may only be carried by current law enforcement. 

Photographs of fallen heroes will be displayed on the stadium video board. Participants are encouraged to pause briefly and read the names in recognition of their sacrifice.

No tickets are required for this event. Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. Participants to enter through Gate 1 only. No additional spectators. 

A waiver must be signed in order to participate. Click through below to fill out the waiver, or find them via QR code at the stadium.

Individual BYU Tower Climb Waiver

Minor BYU Tower Climb Waiver