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Climbing for Change

Name: Climbing for Change
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Devon

Devon, Canada • 26 Sep 2026

Climbing for Change : event description

Climbing for Change takes place on September 26, 2026 at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort in Edmonton, Alberta. Over 24 hours, participants climb and descend a ski hill to match the elevation of a chosen mountain.

Participants select a mountain elevation to reproduce. Options listed include:

Everest 29,029 FT
Logan 19,551 FT
Matterhorn 14,692 FT

Climbing can be completed solo or as a team, with teams dividing the required elevation among members. The event includes a fundraising element: participants select an organization from a list of registered Canadian charities and raise funds for that cause.

Onsite amenities include tenting space, washrooms, aid and electrolyte stations, onsite first aid, and a disco tent. The activity is staged at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort in Edmonton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Devon

Race information

Website

29 km

Everest

20 km

Logan

15 km

Matterhorn

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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