Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Altadena Deputies Climb 75 Stories in Full Gear at YMCA Fundraiser

[photo credit: Altadena Sheriff’s Station]

Officers complete 1,664 steps at U.S. Bank Tower event

Deputies from Altadena Sheriff’s Station climbed 75 stories in full patrol gear during the 32nd Annual YMCA Stair Climb & Urban Hike.

The officers tackled 1,664 steps at the U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles on Friday. They participated in the Heroes Challenge, which requires full patrol gear.

The U.S. Bank Tower stands 1,005 feet tall and has the tallest stairwell west of the Mississippi.

About 4,000 participants joined the event. Some raced up the stairs while others walked. Climbers entered the stairwell at eight-second intervals and finished on the building’s roof.

After reaching the top, participants took a second stairwell to a resting floor. They viewed Downtown Los Angeles from nearly 1,000 feet up.

Free snacks and water were available for recovery. Climbers then took elevators to street level.

A block party awaited participants at Maguire Gardens. The event included food, activities, music and a beer garden.

The Urban Hike offered two route options. Hikers could choose 1.3 miles or 3.1 miles.

Both routes started at the U.S. Bank Tower’s second floor, with hikers passing landmarks including MOCA, The Broad and Disney Concert Hall.

Virtual participants tracked 75 floors at locations of their choice using local trails, stairs or bleachers.

The station promoted the event on social media, where officials also encouraged people to apply for deputy positions at the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. For more information, visit https://lasd.org/careers/.