Climbing for 911 Remembrance | Salt Lake City News

Hundreds climbed Rice-Eccles Stadium’s 2,200 steps this year—not for fitness, but to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 and salute first responders. Organized by the University of Utah’s Air Force ROTC, the event drew cadets from all branches, firefighters, athletes, and Greek life—each carrying symbolic weight to mirror the 110 flights in the Twin Towers. It’s not just a climb; it’s a living memorial, uniting generations in remembrance and paying tribute to courage born from tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6165af45bdc711f3