Health & Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Your Health And Safety is our most important priority at SkyPoint Climb

We are proud to offer such an exhilarating Climb experience that caters to many people, including those with various health conditions and levels of fitness. We take all measures reasonable throughout the entire Climb, however before taking on this adventure of a lifetime, it’s important that you read and assess the following health and safety information.

You will not be able to participate in the Climb if your health, physical or psychological condition or any other personal factor may endanger or risk your health and safety, or that of other Climbers or SkyPoint staff or affect your ability to complete the Climb unassisted.  

Be Prepared! 

A moderate level of fitness and strength, as well as full body control and hand-eye-foot coordination is required to participate in the Climb. While there will be occasional rest stops throughout your journey, the Climb itself will entail:
  • Ascending approximately 140 steps at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to the summit of the Climb.  You will then descend approximately 140 steps to complete the journey
  • The steepest part of your experience includes climbing up and reversing backwards down a step ladder at an angle of approximately 65 degrees.
  • During your time on the Climb, you will not have access to seating, water, shade or toilet facilities
  • Possible exposure to adverse weather and elevation conditions
All participants must be able to climb independently (unsupported by walking aids) and will be required to complete on the day of your Climb, a SkyPoint Climb Declaration Form.   Please download and read through the Declaration Form before the date of your Climb.

Limiting Health Conditions

There are certain health conditions that may impact your ability to complete the SkyPoint Climb. Some of these include:
  • Limb, joint or back injuries
  • Heart, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
  • Visual impairment
  • Epilepsy
  • Pregnancy (within 20 weeks and pregnancy is of low risk)
  • Kidney or renal conditions
For a complete list of health concerns that may prevent your participation in the Climb, please download the Medical Clearance Form. If any of these conditions apply to you, please seek advice from your medical practitioner, who will be required to complete the Medical Clearance Certificate located on the first page of this document. 

Who is unable to Climb

Unfortunately, this adventure is not for everyone. You are unable to participate in the Climb if you: 
  • Are under the age of 12 years
  • Under 130 centimetres in height
  • Weigh in excess of 136 kilograms fully clothed
  • Greater than 20 weeks Pregnant
  • Suffer from Broken Bones or severely Impaired Limbs
  • Have recently undergone Surgery or have been under the effect of Sedatives or General Anesthesia within the last 48 hours
  • A limb, joint or back injury or broken bone that currently affects fitness, strength or ability to climb independently
  • Suffer from Vertigo, Dizziness or Balance problems
  • Suffer from a Heart or Cardiovascular condition that has been diagnosed within the last 6 weeks or for which the customer is not following a medical practitioner's Medical Condition Management Plan
  • Suffer from Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath
  • Suffer from Epilepsy and are within 6 months from having been diagnosed
  • Have suffered a Fit, Seizure or Fainting Episode in the past 6 months
  • Have suffered from Syncope or Blackouts in the last 12 months
  • Suffer from Acrophobia (true fear of heights)
  • Register a blood-alcohol reading of 0.05% or higher during the compulsory breath test
  • Are considered by SkyPoint staff to be under the influence of substances or drugs (whether prescription or not)

Medicated conditions:

Climbers with medicated conditions such as Diabetes or Allergies must declare it on their Climber Declaration Form. Those with Diabetes must register a BSL between 6 and 15 mmol/dl within 15 minutes of Climbing and supply their Climb Leader with a suitable Glucose Supplement in the event its required during the Climb. Those on an Allergy management plan must provide details of the condition to their Climb Leader, as well as supply them with medication to manage the affects in an event of an allergic reaction. 

Your health and safety is our number one priority! SkyPoint can decline participation if your health and safety poses a risk to yourself or others on the day of your Climb. If you would like further details to assess whether you meet the requirements to participate safely in the Climb, please refer to the Medical Clearance Form. 

We look forward to seeing you up there soon!