Man Arrested for Free-Climbing Skyscraper in Phoenix During Super Bowl Week
on Feb 09, 2023 • Updated Jan 15, 2025
Maison DesChamps, who calls himself the “Pro-life Spiderman,” has once again made headlines after free-climbing another tall building, this time in downtown Phoenix.
DesChamps climbed Chase Tower in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, according to a video posted on his Instagram account.
He wrote on Instagram, “I’m climbing the Chase Tower in Phoenix Arizona!”
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The Phoenix Fire Department reported about the incident and rescued DesChamps from the building after a two-hour operation. No injuries were reported.
DesChamps was previously arrested last May for climbing the 1,070-foot Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, which is the second tallest skyscraper in California.
Technical Rescue Teams are on the scene of a rescue near Central Ave & Monroe St. We please ask you to avoid this area. pic.twitter.com/49ZT2ln10j
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) February 7, 2023
During an interview with ABC7, he revealed that he climbed the building to raise money for anti-abortion charities. When asked if he regretted the climb, he simply replied, “No… it was fun. I’d do it again.”
He also revealed that he planned the climb for a month and used Google Maps to assess the building.
DesChamps’ actions have once again landed him in trouble with the law as he was arrested and faces charges of trespassing and criminal nuisance.
The thrill of climbing tall buildings may be exciting for DesChamps, but it also poses a risk to himself and emergency responders who are called to rescue him.
Seen a lot of crazy things at past Super Bowls.
This guy scaling a skyscraper in downtown Phoenix this morning tops them all. pic.twitter.com/ygSWbXupKL
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 7, 2023
The dangers of climbing tall buildings cannot be ignored and it is essential that people refrain from such activities to ensure their own safety and that of others.
Overall, while DesChamps may have the skills and bravery to climb tall buildings, it is imperative that he considers the consequences of his actions and the impact it has on others.
