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POPSSkyscraper climber to tackle world's tallest tower During the climb, assistants who will control the ropes will be stationed on ledges at various points up the tapering spire. Those ledges, which Robert said are located roughly every 30 or 40 stories, will also provide welcome rest stops during his ascent. He plans to rest at each for 10 minutes or so before resuming his climb. Even with the harnesses, tackling the Burj won't be easy, Robert said. "This one is quite challenging in fact," he said. "You can see that the surface ... is very slippery. And all the ledges are very small." Tower owner Emaar Properties didn't comment on the climb, referring questions to the colleges instead. Another 48-year-old, actor Tom Cruise, last year lashed a rope and harness of his own to the side of the tower to film scenes for the forthcoming installment in the "Mission: Impossible" film series.
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POPSMan caught climbing NYTimes building I've got friends who work in that building, I wonder if they saw him! All things considered, with the ladder-like bars that go in front of the windows there, I don't know if this was that much of a challenge.
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