The Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge is a fun way to encourage movement, social connection, and physical activity throughout the day. The stair climbing challenge is for all faculty, staff and post-docs, regardless of your fitness level or capabilities. All abilities are welcome to participate.
There will be prizes up for grabs, and meet-ups to participate in, and we’ll send out regular updates to help keep you and your team motivated during the challenge.
2024 Dates
The Challenge will run from May 6 – June 2, 2024.
Registration
Registration for 2024 is now closed.
How to take part in the challenge
Attend a Stair Challenge Walk
UBC Vancouver
Take a break from your day and come join us for a 45-minute walk on campus! These organized walks, led by the UBC Move U Crew, are a great way to meet other participants, explore the campus, have some fun, and get moving! Registration is required to participate.
Walk Dates & Route:
Wreck Beach Walk - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (REGISTER HERE)
Thunderbird Walk - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (REGISTER HERE)
Tower Beach Walk - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (REGISTER HERE)
Main Mall Greenway Walk - Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (REGISTER HERE)
Please note that the Wreck Beach Walk and Tower Beach Walk involve stairs. The Thunderbird Walk and the Main Mall Greenway walk do not involve stairs.
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Location: All walks will start and end at Martha Piper Plaza. The group will leave at 12:05 sharp.
What to bring: We suggest a comfortable pair of shoes, weather-appropriate attire, a water bottle, and an umbrella if necessary.
Contact Email: If you have any questions or accessibility requests, please do not hesitate to email the Move U Crew at moveu.crew@ubc.ca.
UBC Okanagan
Join us for a light stretch led by the Move U crew! Door prizes will be handed out!
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 12:30 - 12:45 pm\
Location: Top of the stairs by the Library
Check out these resources:
Results
Popular stairs and hikes
- UBCV’s Top Stair Challenge Stairs & Hikes to Climb
- UBCO'S Top Stair Challenge Stairs & Hikes to Climb
Selfies
Submit a photo of how you and/or your teammates are taking part in the challenge to be entered in a prize draw!
Check out these Pick Your Peak Selfies from last year!
Have questions? Please contact Lauren Lee.
We encourage departments to run the challenge at a time that works for them. Learn more with our toolkit, linked below.
Download the Pick Your Peak toolkit.
FAQs
Did you know?
- Stair climbing requires 8-9 times more energy expenditure than sitting.
- It counts as ‘vigorous’ physical activity and burns more calories per minute than jogging.
- You burn roughly 1.5 calories for every 10 steps.
- For buildings with five floors or less, it’s nearly always quicker to take the stairs.
- Studies show office workers save up to 15 minutes a day by taking the stairs.
- Stair climbing cuts carbon emissions. You could save between 0.3 & 0.6Kg of CO2/day.
- It can lead to improved cardiovascular health and stronger joints and muscles.