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

  1. ^ "An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message". NPR. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  2. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  3. ^ "Las Vegas Sphere climber faces scale of charges". 8 News Now. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  4. ^ "Who Is Maison Des Champs? 'Pro-Life Spiderman' Who Climbed Salesforce Tower". Newsweek. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  5. ^ "22-year-old 'Pro-Life Spiderman' describes scaling to top of California's second tallest tower". KGO-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  6. ^ "An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message". NPR. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  7. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  8. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  9. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  10. ^ "An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message". NPR. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  11. ^ "22-year-old 'Pro-Life Spiderman' describes scaling to top of California's second tallest tower". KGO-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  12. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  13. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  14. ^ "An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message". NPR. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  15. ^ "22-year-old 'Pro-Life Spiderman' describes scaling to top of California's second tallest tower". KGO-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  16. ^ "22-year-old 'Pro-Life Spiderman' describes scaling to top of California's second tallest tower". KGO-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  17. ^ "22-year-old 'Pro-Life Spiderman' describes scaling to top of California's second tallest tower". KGO-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  18. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  19. ^ "An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message". NPR. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  20. ^ "'Pro-life Spiderman' arrested for climbing Oklahoma's tallest building". WRGB. June 14, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  21. ^ "'Pro-life Spiderman' arrested for climbing Oklahoma's tallest building". WRGB. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  22. ^ "Man who climbed Chase Tower in Phoenix released from jail on $500 bond". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  23. ^ "Person stuck on the side of downtown Phoenix building, says Phoenix Fire Dept". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  24. ^ "Man who climbed Chase Tower, shut down traffic, served 7 days in jail". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  25. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  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.
  29. ^ "Who is Maison DesChamps, the recently arrested 'Pro-life Spider-man'?". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.