SUUNTO Hosts Vertical Week 2026: 136 Million Meters Reached, 10,000 Euros Donated to POW Europe
SUUNTO reported record-breaking results for Vertical Week 2026, with participants worldwide achieving a combined elevation gain of 136 million meters. In response, SUUNTO donated 10,000 euros to Protect Our Winters Europe (POW Europe) to support climate action.
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SUUNTO Japan GK (Jinnan 1-11-4, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce the results of the 2026 'Suunto Vertical Week,' an annual global event held since 2014 where adventure enthusiasts challenge their limits and share their passion for vertical movement.
This year's Vertical Week took place from February 23 to March 1, 2026. The global outdoor community united to record a cumulative elevation gain of 136 million meters through human-powered activities—equivalent to climbing Mount Everest approximately 15,000 times, a new historical record.
This achievement significantly exceeded the initial goal of 10 million meters. Following this success, Suunto presented a donation of 10,000 euros to the environmental organization 'Protect Our Winters Europe (POW Europe)' to support their climate action initiatives.
Vertical Week is a key annual campaign for Suunto, and for the past two years, it has continuously supported POW Europe's mission to raise awareness about climate change measures.
In 2026, marking its 90th anniversary, Suunto continues to promote transparency based on internationally recognized frameworks, visualizing the environmental impact of its products throughout their lifecycle. This decade-long initiative once again proved the high levels of engagement in human-powered outdoor activities and the growing concern for climate action within the community.
Through a strong partnership with POW Europe, Suunto remains committed to protecting the natural environment through sports.
Key Results for 2026:
- Total Elevation Gain: Approx. 136,000,000 meters
- Number of Participants: Approx. 189,000
- Top Activities: 1st Running / 2nd Walking / 3rd Cycling
POW Europe connects the outdoor community with climate action. Vertical Week plays a crucial role in delivering the organization's message to over 189,000 participants, fostering understanding and engagement with climate change issues.
Benjamin Aidan, Partnership Director at POW Europe, commented: 'The continued support from the Suunto community is vital for our climate advocacy efforts.'
This year's Vertical Week took place from February 23 to March 1, 2026. The global outdoor community united to record a cumulative elevation gain of 136 million meters through human-powered activities—equivalent to climbing Mount Everest approximately 15,000 times, a new historical record.
This achievement significantly exceeded the initial goal of 10 million meters. Following this success, Suunto presented a donation of 10,000 euros to the environmental organization 'Protect Our Winters Europe (POW Europe)' to support their climate action initiatives.
Vertical Week is a key annual campaign for Suunto, and for the past two years, it has continuously supported POW Europe's mission to raise awareness about climate change measures.
In 2026, marking its 90th anniversary, Suunto continues to promote transparency based on internationally recognized frameworks, visualizing the environmental impact of its products throughout their lifecycle. This decade-long initiative once again proved the high levels of engagement in human-powered outdoor activities and the growing concern for climate action within the community.
Through a strong partnership with POW Europe, Suunto remains committed to protecting the natural environment through sports.
Key Results for 2026:
- Total Elevation Gain: Approx. 136,000,000 meters
- Number of Participants: Approx. 189,000
- Top Activities: 1st Running / 2nd Walking / 3rd Cycling
POW Europe connects the outdoor community with climate action. Vertical Week plays a crucial role in delivering the organization's message to over 189,000 participants, fostering understanding and engagement with climate change issues.
Benjamin Aidan, Partnership Director at POW Europe, commented: 'The continued support from the Suunto community is vital for our climate advocacy efforts.'