Zions bank building Boise Idaho |
Until this past year the US Bank Plaza building was the tallest in Idaho. The Zions Bank building is a beautifully
designed building in downtown Boise. I have had opportunities to run the US Bank Plaza building but held off knowing Zions was coming.
Lucky for me BYU was playing Boise State in Football October
24 2014 and my friends were all going to be attending. After the 5 hour drive
from Utah with my son, my friend Jeff and his son we pulled into the parking
garage at Zions Bank building. Jeff had a work phone call to take in the car so
I took my son and his friend Michael to scout out the
building. Walking in on the 2nd floor it was easy to spot the
stairwell and we entered the door and walked down to the first floor.
Both of the boys loved the idea of running the stairs with
me and I love to have others to join in when possible. Before we began they
were pretty excited, especially Michael since it was his first ever stair run.
Lincoln ran with me in Wisconsin the previous year so he knows his way around the stairs.
Michael bolted to a fast start, I followed behind and Lincoln
was behind me. Michael is a fast little guy. By the time we reached the 10th
floor he was burned out walking slowly, then decided to run as fast as he can
for the final few floors. We reached the top and rested from our fun run. It took 3 minutes 38 seconds, we didn’t break any records
but it was about as fast as those two little guys could go.
I realized I don't usually check the top floor to see if the door is
open. I really should do this more often since taking the elevator down is so
much easier on my legs than going down stairs. When I wasn’t looking Michael
opened the door and wondered into the top floor. I was worried for a minute
then realized this will be a nice
way down. The top floor is Holland and Hart Law offices. They have a large
waiting room with windows looking out to the city of Boise. I really wanted to
grab a picture for this post so I asked the front desk women if I could grab a
quick picture and they very rudely said “due to client confidentiality you are
not allowed to be in here.” Okay then. We walked out and the boys were confused
as to why we couldn’t go in, I told them I was confused also.
Holland and Hart Law office on 17th floor of Zions bank building Boise Idaho |
We went down to another law firm on the 13th
floor, Parsons Behle Latimer and they were more than welcoming to allow us to
enter a conference room and take pictures of the city. Funny how one little
gesture or comment from a business can ruin a reputation so quickly.
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View from 13th floor of Zions bank building looking at the 2nd tallest building in Idaho, US Bank Plaza |
We exited the building and attended a game on the famed
“Smurf Turf” to watch our BYU team get crushed by Boise St. Even with the loss
it was a great experience with our friends and boys.
Part of our Boys trip group in front of the Bronco statue |
Just like life is more
than work and daily activities, football trips with friends are more than a win
or loss. It is about creating meaningful experiences with others, especially
the ones you love.
Lincoln near the strange Smurf Turf |
This building represents the 15th state I have
run the stairs of the tallest building in. This goal is so fun and I am really
looking forward to the next 35 states.
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