Climb 89
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About the race
Climb 89 is a hill repeat event that lets participants perform enough repeats of a single climb to reach specified total elevation targets, including the elevation of Mt. Everest (29,032 ft). The event takes place at Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead in Richland, WA (46.242357, -119.342787). The marked course is 0.35 mile one-way along an access road up the west side of Badger Mountain.
Each ascent gains about 292 feet with an average grade of 16 percent. The surface is a mix of dirt and rocks and can be uneven in places. The course is a defined Strava segment named Climb 89 (segment 36079116), and a single Strava activity that includes 100 repeats of the segment is intended to meet Everesting criteria when uploaded in full. Lap counting uses barcodes.
Each participant receives a barcode badge on a lanyard and may scan a barcode on their bib; scanners will register a beep and display the current lap count. There is a single aid station at the start and finish area providing water, electrolytes, and snacks; additional food is provided at scheduled meal times. Finisher awards are given by completed laps with multiple target 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 The event is limited to 75 participants and registration is available online until three days before the event.
The entry fee covers the event, food and snacks, and a finisher award; a cash prize is available for course records. Participants must complete full laps to have them counted, yield to trail users, expect occasional vehicles on the access road, wear sturdy footwear, and carry a working light when it is dark. Canopies may be set in the designated Event Operations area on a first come first serve basis; using a personal vehicle as an aid station is allowed but setting up canopies around cars is not.
No trailers or vehicles larger than a full size truck or SUV are allowed in the event parking area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
