Sender One, a California climbing gym chain with five open facilities—including a team training center—and three planned gyms on the way, opened its Westwood...
Etiquette at the gym and crag is a hot topic for many of us, so it’s nice to see two articles this week addressing this. Plus a few explorations of big issues like mentorship, pressure as a female climber, and ending a pro career.Congrats to Helen Gillett and Hugo Hoyer for winning USAC Bouldering Team Trials last week (results, videos), as well as the many athletes who competed in the USAC Paraclimbing Nationals (results, video), both held at Sportrock Rio.See The Freshest Job Posts Here
CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…Chief Operations and People OfficerFractional CFOThe Pad
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“At The Pad Climbing, we foster a community where climbing, fitness, love, and a collective spirit of adventure thrive. Our ethos is grounded in diversity, inclusivity, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. We are female-led in a traditionally male-dominated arena, celebrating our differences, and believing they fuel our creativity and strength. We warmly invite candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, members of the queer community, and people of color, to join us in this journey.“
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Why you’re having trouble finding a job (and what to do about it)
By CareerBuilder
“Many experts say you should spend as much time searching for a job as you would in full-time employment. You get out of your job search what you put into it, so if your efforts are half-hearted, you’re unlikely to get the results you want. Make sure you’re devoting 40 hours a week to your job search while you’re unemployed. If you’re looking for a job while you’re still employed, 40 hours is unrealistic. However, you should still devote time to your job search in the mornings and evenings. “Read the full article here
Bend, OR – March 8, 2024 — EP Climbing, a leading name in the climbing industry, proudly welcomes JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson to its team as the new Sales and Customer Service Director. With a remarkable background spanning over 28 years in sales, business development, and strategic marketing, JoAnne brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the climbing community.
JoAnne’s diverse career includes impactful roles in the outdoor, brewing, biotech, skincare, and hospitality sectors. A dedicated advocate for climbing, JoAnne has actively contributed to the community for over a decade, volunteering for USA Climbing in various capacities. Currently serving on the Climbing Escalade Canada Board of Directors, JoAnne has proven her commitment to the sport’s growth and development.
“We are thrilled to have JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson join EP Climbing as our Sales and Customer Service Director,” said Allison Justice, Marketing Director at EP Climbing. “Her extensive experience and leadership within the climbing community, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, make her an invaluable addition to our team. We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our company and the climbing community as a whole.”
JoAnne holds a BA in Economics from the University of Vermont and an MBA in Management and Organization from the University of New Haven. Beyond her professional achievements, JoAnne is a dedicated mentor, passionate about giving back to the community and nurturing the next generation of climbers.
JoAnne’s involvement with USA Climbing is a testament to her organizational and managerial prowess. She successfully led as a Regional, Divisional, and National Coordinator for Youth and Collegiate Series, showcasing exceptional skills in coordinating nationwide climbing events. Her contributions to policy changes and operational improvements within USA Climbing, along with her management of national championships and major international events, highlight her commitment to excellence.
EP Climbing looks forward to the positive impact JoAnne will bring to the company and the climbing industry as a whole. Please join us in welcoming JoAnne to the EP Climbing family.
About EP Climbing:
With a legacy of designing and manufacturing over 7,200 climbing walls worldwide, EP Climbing pioneers the industry with state-of-the-art technology and design. Choosing EP means collaborating with a reliable partner dedicated to transforming your vision into a reality. Our team comprises skilled craftsmen and seasoned climbers who double as industry-leading consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, ensuring exceptional service and delivering high-quality, custom products. At EP, we take pride in our ability to craft the most cutting-edge and advanced climbing products, continuously evolving with the dynamic nature of the sport.
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Montreal-based gym builder OnSite Climbing recently acquired the wall-manufacturing division of Quebec-based DÉLIRE. In an official message addressed to “clients and community,” former co-owner of DÉLIRE Climbing Walls, Lisa Lajoie, wrote, “After 20 years in the climbing gym manufacturing business, we are pleased to announce today that DÉLIRE Climbing Walls will pass its operation to OnSite.”Lajoie added, “We are happy to be able to pass our knowledge and products to a manufacturer from here who believes in the strength of our teams. Rest assured that the essence of DÉLIRE Climbing Walls will live on through OnSite and that you will be served with the same interest and professionalism.”
As a result of the acquisition, the wall-building component of DÉLIRE will be overseen by Francis Larose, OnSite’s co-founder and CEO. However, the DÉLIRE brand name will not be part of the acquisition, and DÉLIRE will retain its climbing facilities—the DÉLIRE Escalade side of the business, which includes four indoor gyms and an outdoor bouldering site.“We will add Delire products, old and new clients to our OnSite catalog,” Larose told CBJ. “We are happy to now offer wooden structure and opaque color with texture. Also, we are looking to revive [DÉLIRE’s] old ‘fiber volumes,’ which the brand used to manufacture.”Larose explained that Onsite will also be able to scale up production to meet increasing demand, specifying that production capacity will be doubled as a result of the acquisition.
USA Climbing Team Trials are wrapping up tomorrow at Sportrock Rio… good luck boulderers! And congrats to gold medalists Annie Sanders and Declan Osgood (lead) and Sophia Curcio and Noah Bratschi (speed)! Results here. Videos here.So many great podcasts below. Setting as a shorter person. Climbing with disabilities. Building an inner-city gym community. Athletes and training. Enjoy.See The Freshest Job Posts Here
CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…Purchasing and Logistics CoordinatorOnSite Walls
Montreal, QC
“OnSite Walls is looking for an organized and motivated candidate to join our team as a purchasing and logistics coordinator. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our team across all our departments in order to help us bring our projects to life!“
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40+ Hobbies & Interests to Put on a Resume
By Andrei Kurtuy
“Done right, hobbies on a resume can help you stand out from other candidates, show a bit of your personality to the hiring manager, and potentially even get you the job! That said, not every resume needs hobbies and interests, and at the same time, not every hobby belongs on a resume. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about hobbies on a resume, including when to list them, how to pick the right ones to mention, and more!”Read the full article here
Preorder all the Bold brands by March 25th for Q3 delivery.
The Blade Runner macro line from UNIT. A sleek, dualtex, brand new line of edges and dishes that foster the technical, precise, powerful movement so deeply rooted in the brand. In the IFSC World Cup circuit, and now in your gym.
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Q3 Preordering is open for all Bold brands macros and volumes.
Costs have gone down and we are passing the savings on to you. In December we lowered prices on many products by as much as 24%. You can see our new prices on our website.
Force Majeure #9, one of 21 captivating shapes in a line of surprising slopers, dishes and huecos, that set stunners in every grade level.
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What’s this Q3 preordering?
Tap out your Q1 budget, or pay later! Each season we receive a shipping container of volumes and macros from Europe. We add your made-to-order items to it so you can get exactly what you want instead of being limited by our stock — as long as you order by March 25th at boldclimbing.com. You will receive these shapes in Q3 2024 (July to September). Choose ANY of your favorite macros, volumes, colors, and textures.
Terms available:
If you’d like to pay in Q2 or Q3, please email info@boldclimbing.com. We’ll help you set up terms that fit your gym’s budget.
Timelines:
360 produced shapes should arrive by July (at the latest Sept).
Blocz produced shapes should arrive by August (at the latest Sept).
* If you have a certain deadline please contact us for more details.
How to order?
Order any shape on our website and we will take care of the rest. You will receive these shapes in Q3 2024 (July – September). On the website shopping cart you can choose to have all your shapes/products shipped together or seperately when available.
Email info@boldclimbing.com for more info. Deadline March 25th!
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Are you setting yourself up for success with your new climbing gym?
Most of us work on climbing gym projects because we love climbing and the impact it’s had on our lives, but you’ll need to balance your vision and passion with the reality of business planning and building construction in order to demystify the process of taking an idea and turning it into an open facility. When you organize and balance these aspects from the start, you can then focus on creating a top-tier project and getting the right help to make it happen. This webinar walks through these steps.
This session is a great fit for anyone planning or dreaming about a new climbing gym location.
Ready to learn more? Join us Wednesday, March 27th at 11:00am MDT for “Developing Your Building for the Business of Play”. Host Chris Ryan of Chris Ryan Studio will lead this webinar as part of the ongoing CBJ Climbing Gym Management Series.
CBJ Members: RSVP Here for Free Access**Not a Member? Purchase Access Here for $59
**Live webinars are offered as a FREE member benefit to staff of CBJ member businesses at the Biz level and above (check if your employer is a member here). Each staff member must RSVP, although managers can RSVP for multiple staff.
On-demand video recordings are available to staff at Plus or Premium member businesses and individual purchasers. Questions about accessing these recordings? Email us at info@climbingbusinessjournal.com.
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Meet your presenter:
Chris Ryan Studio, led by building design & development consultant Chris Ryan AIA, works with climbing gym owners to turn their ideas into successfully completed building projects and thriving businesses. Together, we organize top-tier projects with a combination of advising, financial planning and analysis, and visualizations.
www.chrisryanstudio.com
Gym-to-crag education is important. As climbing has grown, and crags and boulders have gotten more crowded, many of us don’t know how to interact with the land and each other. To preserve the experience and ensure access for future generations, we need to learn stewardship. That comes in many forms – below are messages about crag dogs, wet rock, and poop. It’s also raptor nesting season. Respect.See The Freshest Job Posts Here
CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…General ManagerBouldering Project
Seattle, WA
“The General Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of operations, programming, and facilities of the Bouldering Project. During pre-opening, the GM will work closely with the Seattle Market Director to hire, train, and develop the core management team and staff. Once open, the GM supervises the gyms’ management team, supporting employees at all levels of the organization in their roles and responsibilities. The GM is responsible for the continued development, improvement, and implementation of the systems, operations, and safety procedures at the gym. It is of paramount importance that the GM establishes and maintains a culture of collaboration, respect, quality-obsession, and safety among the gyms’ staff and community.”
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35 of the Best Questions To Ask at the End of an Interview
By Indeed Editorial Team
“This question can clarify the different aspects of the role, especially if it’s a cross-functional position or is part of a team. You’ll hopefully gain a better understanding of the job responsibilities to help you decide if it is the right job for you. You’ll also get a better idea of the specific skills and strengths that are required.”Read the full article here