Climb 89
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Event
Climb 89 is a hill-repeat Everesting event held in early December 2025 in Richland, WA. Participants repeat a single climb on an out-and-back course as many times as they can within the event window. A timing chip on the bib and a timing system along the course are used to track laps. The event is limited to 100 participants. Entry fees cover the event, food, snacks, and a finisher award based on laps completed. A $50 prize is available for any course record that stands when the event ends. Completing 100 laps and uploading the full activity to Strava can qualify a participant for the Everesting Hall of Fame.
Distances and finisher categories:
- 100 laps - Mt. Everest - 29,032 ft
- 85 laps - Annapurna III - 24,787 ft
- 70 laps - Denali - 20,310 ft
- 50 laps - Mt. Rainier - 14,411 ft
- 29 laps - Mt. St. Helens - 8,363 ft
- 13 laps - Rattlesnake Mountain - 3,531 ft
Course, location and rules
The course is a 0.35 mile one-way segment on the west side of Badger Mountain (Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead, coordinates 46.242357, -119.342787). Each ascent gains about 89 meters (292 feet) with an average grade of 16%. Terrain is a mix of dirt and rocks and may be uneven.
There is one aid station at the start/finish area providing water, electrolytes, and snacks. Participants must check in before starting and check out before leaving. Key rules include no sleeping during the event, crossing turnaround lines for laps to count, no pacing by non-registered people, limits on parking and large vehicles, wearing sturdy footwear, and carrying a working light when it is dark. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.