Edge at Hudson Yards has announced a skyscraper climbing experience called City Climb that opens in New York City on November 9, 2021.
Edge is the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering 360-degree views of NYC‘s skyline from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards.
Billed as the highest external building climb in the world, City Climb challenges visitors to scale the outside of a 1,200+ foot skyscraper before leaning out from the Edge observation deck at the top of the building.
World’s highest external building climb
“City Climb quite literally shouts from the rooftops that tourism is back in New York City and there has never been a more exciting time to visit,” said Jeff T. Blau, chief executive of Related Companies.
“This is an adventure unlike anything the City has seen before, and we are thrilled to welcome the world to an experience of a lifetime,” Blau added.
Before traversing open edged platforms and stairways, guests are fitted with special safety harnesses and secured into the course via two cables attached to a trolley that seamlessly moves with them.
After ascending 32 steps to The Cliff and looking at the city from 1,190 feet above, visitors approach The Stair, which features 161 steps on a 45 degree incline.
New York’s Edge observation deck
The Apex is the next stop at 1,271 feet, with guests able to lean out and hang over the platform. The experience ends with a victory lap on Edge’s outdoor viewing area on the 100th floor.
“The architectural details in New York City’s buildings make our skyline one of the most instantly recognizable in the world, but until now the views from these iconic capstones have been reserved for cinematic superheroes,” said Michael Gilbane, senior VP of Related Companies.
“We are exceedingly proud of the team who master-minded this entertainment marvel offering the world an unparalleled perspective of the city.”
Tickets cost $185 and include the City Climb experience and entry to Edge.
Images: Hudson Yards
