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Climbing Business Journal is the only news outlet serving the indoor climbing industry. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here: http://t.co/pYL1pEpboE climbingbusinessjournal.com Joined July 2013-
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The first Grip Showcase of 2024 will be held on May 16th at Portland Rock Gym at the official afterparty of the CWA Summit. Each route will be set with holds from a single brand, and you are invited to vote on your favorites! climbingbusinessjournal.com/grip-showcase-…
The 2024 CWA Summit is less than 30 days away, but it’s not too late to schedule a demo with software leader Rock Gym Pro and benefit from exclusive offers! RGP experts will be on hand at booth #912, helping you get the most out of RGP. climbingbusinessjournal.com/join-rock-gym-…
Looking for the perfect climbing industry job? Here are some top recent job posts, see every open job at climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs
Speed climbing got all the hype this week when Sam Watson ran a 4.79 in Wujiang, breaking the world record of 4.85 he had set earlier that same day. Incredible job Sam! climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…
Sierra Elevation co-founder Javier Díaz discusses the backstory behind the Sierra Elevation-Adamanta merger, while explaining why he thinks Mexico’s climbing gym industry is on the cusp of a veritable boom period and about to “go big.” climbingbusinessjournal.com/mexicos-gym-in…
After opening its first bouldering gym in 2010 and adding seven more since then, the Boulders climbing gym chain in Denmark isn’t letting up the gas, with two more gym projects soon to be completed and another handful on the way. climbingbusinessjournal.com/danish-gym-con…
Training Boards continue to be a popular investment at climbing gyms large and small, with more hold systems being added to the market each year. Our 2024 roundup will get you caught up to speed on all the major players and new entrants into the market. climbingbusinessjournal.com/training-board…
How does routesetting for events differ from everyday commercial setting? How do events affect gym rotation and logistics? Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright’s next routesetting webinar will have some take-home information to help you plan. climbingbusinessjournal.com/april-29-webin…
Looking for the perfect climbing industry job? Here are some top recent job posts, see every open job at climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs
A mega year of international comps has begun, with perennial favorites Janja Garnbret and Tomoa Narasaki taking the first World Cup gold medals. Four months from now we’ll see who earned climbing’s second round of Olympic medals. climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…
Whether creating a new retail space or rejuvenating an existing space, this webinar with host Todd McCormick of Keystone Climbing Consultants will help you set your retail shop up for success. climbingbusinessjournal.com/april-24-webin…
Central Rock Gym continues to expand its climbing gym footprint in the Eastern U.S., this time by acquiring the four Stone Summit gyms in Georgia, CRG’s first acquisition. climbingbusinessjournal.com/central-rock-g…
Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/press… These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
The April grip report highlights the newest grips from 13 leading companies. Large sizes, smooth shapes, dual textures—all options are featured here to keep your sets fresh. climbingbusinessjournal.com/new-climbing-h…
Looking for the perfect climbing industry job? Here are some top recent job posts, see every open job at climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs
Claire Kawainui Miller, a crew leader at Touchstone Climbing, joins Holly Chen on the Impact Driver pod this week to chat about gender inequities, imposter syndrome, the value of wide representation and different perspectives in all things, and much more. climbingbusinessjournal.com/keep-them-sket…
If you manage a gym, an aspect of a gym, or want to – valuable stuff below for you. A lot of tips for programming, team onboarding, choosing software, preserving setters, and opening a gym. Plus great podcasts with women on a variety of topics. climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…
Banned slopers? Gym logo tattoos? An entirely deep water soloing gym?! Climbing gyms showed up in full force last week for April Fool’s Day. Whether you got fooled or did the pranking, the gags in this roundup will help you get ready for next year. climbingbusinessjournal.com/favorite-climb…
Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/press… These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
Over 50 climbing hold companies from around the world were represented at the first Indoor Climbing Expo. Couldn’t make it to the show? Here’s a breakdown of all the grips-related booths that were in the Expo Hall. climbingbusinessjournal.com/a-to-z-holds-b…
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Give this a listen if you’re interested on getting a glimpse under the hood in the setter industry.
Routesetting as a shorter setter comes with challenges, but that’s far from the full story. On this episode of the Impact Driver podcast, short setters Abby Tran and Holly Chen discuss some of the benefits that shorter people bring to the setting world. climbingbusinessjournal.com/anti-tall-sett…
Check out our press release on @ClimbingJournal 🔥 climbingbusinessjournal.com/touchstone-wor…
Read the latest "Ask A Lawyer on Commercial Leases: A Climbing Gym Owner’s Guide to Negotiation Tactics, Common Pitfalls, Legal Issues" co-authored by Tampa Partner Jason Pill and Associate Kyle Mosey in a recent issue of the @ClimbingJournal. hubs.ly/Q01Qr2MT0
@ClimbingJournal Incredible attention to detail and some of the better-finished walls I've seen. 5-star company! Been head setting for over 5 years in a gym built by CW and I can only express praise words for their product and after-sales service!
Rad Q&A from Climbing Business Journal with Yuval Hamburg! climbingbusinessjournal.com/behind-the-des…
The Overlook #Boulder+#Fitness will have 7,300 square feet of climbable surface and Climbmat flooring. Learn more about their three key principles - #Climbing, #Community, and #Connection, from @ClimbingJournal: climbingbusinessjournal.com/new-atlanta-gy… #Climbinggym #Climbingwall #Climbinglife
Today at the Women in Climbing Summit: Zoe Sayetta, M.S. - Confidence and Perftionalism: Influence of Self Efficacy on Performance - 3:00pm MT Nikki Smith - LGBTQIA2S+ in the Outdoors - 5:00pm MT Learn more and register: bit.ly/3ihzU8Q
"We don’t say no helping people.” - Jon Hawk, Director of Operations Read the full article from the Climbing Business Journal here. 👇 gymclimber.com/memphis-rox-cl…
@KatyChancey The Olympics would be on, and I would be watching Olympic rock climbing for the first time ever. :-(
Check out this great interview with Alum Cody Grodzki in Climbing Business Journal! ow.ly/mT9O50AmSCC
V15 at 15 years old? What are they feeding kids these days!? The ascent makes Oriane the fourth woman—following Ashima Shiraishi, Kaddi Lehmann and Mishka Ishi—to send V15. And there's great video of the ascent, too! 🙌🎥 rockandice.com/climbing-news/…
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2019 Climbing Business Journal Gym List Award for largest new climbing gym (that was a mouthful) goes to... (drum roll) Summit Plano! It took a long time, and it wasn't easy, but hey, we got an award for it. soo.nr/sA57
With the rising popularity of climbing and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the climbing gym industry seems to have a bright future in the United States according to @ClimbingJournal's report. climbingbusinessjournal.com/gyms-and-trend… #climbinggymmanufacturer #climbingindustry
NYT: "According to Climbing Business Journal, which tracks gym openings nationally, the commercial climbing gym industry grew at a rate of 6.9 percent in 2016, 10 percent in 2017 and 11.8 percent in 2018."
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@USAClimbing As an addendum, here's my recent @ClimbingJournal article that highlights five of the big collegiate climbing programs in America. Wonderful to envision them all someday being part of the NCAA system. climbingbusinessjournal.com/back-to-school… #Climbing #USAClimbing #ESPN #ESPNClimbing #NCAA
@OIA @ClimbingJournal great read and super relevant! Thanks for sharing
@ClimbingJournal wish you guys were here as well!
Agreed and great work on the site! RT @ClimbingNarc: @ClimbingJournal wish you guys were here as well!