Maison Des Champs

Maison Des Champs
Born2000 (age 25–26)
Hartland, Michigan, United States
Other namesPro-life Spider-Man
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (attended)
OccupationAnti-abortion activist
Known forScaling skyscrapers as anti-abortion protests
MovementUnited States anti-abortion movement

Maison Des Champs known as the Pro-life Spider-Man (born 2000) is an American anti-abortion activist who free solo climbs tall buildings to raise awareness and funds for anti-abortion activism. He is also a finance student at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.[1] He has completed multiple climbs without ropes or harnesses.[2]

Early life

Champs was born in 2000 in Hartland, Michigan.[3][4] He later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he studied finance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for three years before dropping out to focus on activism.[5] He enjoys hunting and rock climbing, which he trains for regularly at a local gym.[6] Champs was inspired by French climber Alain Robert, known as the "French Spider-Man," who climbed buildings for causes.[7] He identifies as a former Catholic turned reformed Baptist[8]

Activism

Champs began his activism after being hired as an ambassador by Let Them Live, a group that provides financial and emotional support to women considering abortion.[9] He climbs buildings to fundraise for the organization and specific women in crisis pregnancies.[10][11] He speaks at about 40 churches each year and speaks at rallies, including one in Ohio in 2023.[12]

Notable ascents

Champs has completed at least seven major climbs, often leading to his arrest.[13]

Aria Resort and Casino (2021)

In August 2021, Champs climbed the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to protest COVID-19 restrictions.[14] He was arrested, but charges were dropped.[15]

Salesforce Tower (2022)

On May 3, 2022 he climbed the 1,070 foot Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, California's second tallest building.[16] The climb aimed to raise $1 million for anti-abortion groups and target a doctor performing abortions.[17] He was arrested at the top.[18]

New York Times Building (2022)

On may 5, 2022 Champs climbed the 1,046 foot New York Times Building in Manhattan and hung a banner reading "Abortion kills more than 9/11 every week!" He escaped arrest by descending stairs and exiting an emergency door.[19]

Devon Tower (2022)

In June 2022 he climbed the 50 story Devon Tower in Oklahoma City.[20] Police arrested him at the top.[21]

Chase Tower (2023)

On February 7 2023 Champs climbed the 483 foot Chase Tower (Phoenix) in Phoenix, Arizona. He was arrested and later served jail time and was reportedly released on a $500 bond.[22][23][24]

Accenture Tower (2023)

Champs scaled the 42 story, 588 foot Accenture Tower in Chicago on October 10, 2023, raising over $20,000 for a woman named Sierra.[25] He was charged with reckless conduct and criminal trespass.[26]

Sphere (2024)

On February 7 2024 he climbed the 366 foot Sphere (venue) in Las Vegas to support a homeless pregnant woman named Isabel. The ascent caused over $100,000 in damages. Champs was arrested on charges of destroying property over $5,000 and conspiracy.[27] Three accomplices were also arrested.[28]

Champs has been arrested multiple times for his climbs, facing charges like trespassing, reckless conduct, and property destruction. He views jail time as worth it if it saves lives.[29]

References

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  26. ^ "Man faces trespassing, reckless conduct charges after climbing Accenture Tower in Chicago's West Loop". WLS-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  27. ^ "Las Vegas Sphere climber faces scale of charges". KLAS-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  28. ^ "'Pro-Life Spiderman' Caused Over $100K In Damages Scaling Las Vegas Sphere". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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