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With safety being our number one priority, we will continue to monitor and follow current CDC guidelines as well as state/local guidelines.
You can register online by specifying your participation type. You can climb as a team, an individual, or join us as a volunteer. Then follow the prompts to complete your registration. Please feel free to reach out to event manager Jeannine Wells with any questions.
Online registration prices are as follows:
Early Bird registration is $24 until September 30, 2022
Regular registration is $35 for all climb categories
Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to make the event, funds raised will support the American Lung Association’s mission. You may request to transfer your registration fee to the next event date, but please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
Climbers will go up 108 floors, 1,455 steps up The STRAT Tower (854 ft).
The average time to climb the STRAT is typically between 35 - 45 minutes.
Start times will be available the Friday evening before the climb. You will receive an email link to the start times as well as a link will be placed on the website.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time. This gives you time to check your gear and warm up.
Early packet pickup will be on Saturday February 25 at the STRAT. Time and location specifics will be emailed to you prior to the event. There will be a festival area where all climbers will line up 30 minutes prior to their climb time.
If for some reason you cannot complete the climb, someone at the nearest water station can assist you.
Yes, SCALE THE STRAT participants can enjoy:
- 35% OFF room rates
- $20 food & beverage credit valid at 108 Eats and 108 Drinks
- Offer is valid February 24 - 26, 2023
Fundraising
The minimum fundraising requirement is $200 per person. Climbers have until event day to raise the money. and if, for some reason they haven’t met the minimum they will be asked to pay it before participating.
The registration fee does not count toward the fundraising minimum. But don’t worry, we are here to help, and we have plenty of fundraising ideas and tips to get you started!
Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever, and 90 cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy.
Donations can be sent to the American Lung Association office:
Scale the Strat
c/o American Lung Association in NV
3552 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 130
N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
If you are part of a team, please be sure to include your name and team name.
Many companies will offer to match an employee's contribution to a charitable organization. For questions regarding your company’s matching gift programs, please contact your employer’s HR department or community giving department. You can also use our company search tool below to see if your employer offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started.
You can order limited edition Fight For Air Climb apparel here.
Teams
Climbing on a team is the best way to enjoy the event. The camaraderie of the shared endeavor is priceless, and it is way more fun reaching the top with friends and family cheering you on.
To form a team, choose Register as Team Captain. Make sure you have a team name in mind: honor a loved one, make it fun or name it after your business — the sky’s the limit!
After you register as a Team Captain, tell your team members to select Register as a Team Member and to search for your team name to join.
Team captains rally friends, family and co-workers to form a team to work together and fundraise for the Climb. Register as Team Captain today!
Yes! Local event managers are here to support Team Captains every step of the way. We also have several online tools for fundraising and team member recruitment. Visit our Fundraising page or contact your event manager.
No, the registration fee and fundraising minimum are per individual. There are no additional fees for creating a team.
If you have other questions, please contact our Special Events staff.