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Climb. Compete. Conquer.

june 10-12, 2026

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watch the 2025 action

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Get involved by supporting Tough Tower through a donation, sponsoring, or competing.

Tough Tower brings together the best in the telecommunications industry to compete in high-energy challenges that test skill, agility, and precision, while shining a spotlight on the hardworking professionals who keep our world connected. At its core, the event celebrates the importance of safety, training, and excellence in the telecom workforce while creating meaningful opportunities for education and community impact.

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rigging
installation
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Rescue

Proceeds from this event will support suicide prevention and financial wellness initiatives for communications workers.

Tough Tower Foundation, Inc. is in the process of obtaining our 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. IRS Pub 557 indicates that the effective date of our exemption will be retroactive to our date of incorporation which is November 11, 2025. Donations may be tax exempt.

See the Action

Congratulations to our 2025 Champions:

Verità Telecommunications Corporation

Michael Flynn & John Martinez

CAN'T miss moments

Hollywood Gaming
Mahoning Valley

Enjoy drinks, hors’ d’oeuvres, and networking.

FallTech logo and Trinity Logo - with Tag

Discover the latest products with demos throughout the competition.

June 5th · 5pm
Unwind after a full day of preliminary challenges with dinner and drinks.

Thank you to our top 2025 sponsors

STG 25th Anniversary logo
Tri-County Tower logo
NATE Logo
YSU Logo Workforce Ed
Neo Node Broadband Logo

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Tower climbers throughout the United States are invited to apply for our 2025 event!
Planning to attend the Tough Tower competition in 2025? You are more than welcome to join us as we climb, compete, and conquer! Please submit the RSVP form below. WANT TO COMPETE in 2025? Complete an application here.

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