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Work Hard and Enjoy the Process: Behind the Desk with Ben Waggoner

John Burgman - September 4, 2020

Behind the Desk… is a series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry—those who run companies, manage staff, and own gyms....

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A Modern Vision for Scholastic Climbing Gym Design with Futurist

Climbing Business Journal - July 31, 2020

In the Fall of 2019, Climbing Business Journal (CBJ) reported that climbing has been thriving at the college level. “The sport of climbing is...

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Sanitizing, Distancing, TRUBLUE: How Chris Sharma’s Gym Is Reopening

Climbing Business Journal - July 24, 2020

Climbing gyms around the world have been working hard to weather the global COVID pandemic, including Chris Sharma’s gym in Spain. Sharma currently operates...

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Hand Sanitizer Dispensing Volumes by Plantd Climbing Are on the Way

Climbing Business Journal - July 17, 2020

As COVID-19 mitigation efforts continue across the country, it’s clear that sanitation will continue to be a high priority of climbing facilities for months...

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HWOW 21 – A New England Carpenter’s Masterpiece

Climbing Business Journal - September 8, 2020

This week’s HWOW takes home-gyms to a new dimension. The Hell Cave, a Moonboard, and a sweet bluetooth system make Jed P’s home gym...

Welcome to August Monthly Wrap in cooperation with Climbing Hold News Reviews where we will bring you the latest in climbing holds, macros and...

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Family Members Join Forces for Upcoming Alta Climbing Gym in Arizona

Climbing Business Journal - September 4, 2020

ALTA CLIMBING GILBERT, ARIZONA Specs: The new gym, planned as a 30,000-square-foot facility (with a maximum wall height of 55 feet), will feature bouldering and roped...

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HWOW 22 – A West Coast Adjustable System Board

Climbing Business Journal - September 16, 2020

This week’s homewall lives in Santa Ana, CA and uses music-reactive LED light strips to spice up backyard training sessions. Owner My V. replaced...

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USA Climbing Partners with KAYA for Upcoming Virtual Comps

Climbing Business Journal - September 15, 2020

In August, CBJ reported that USA Climbing would be “going virtual” for its 2020-2021 competition season as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Specifically,...

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Community as a Long-Term Investment: Behind the Desk with Britton Frankel

John Burgman - September 11, 2020

Behind the Desk... is a series of interviews with people who support and work in the climbing industry, and particularly those people who own...

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New Big Little Gym in Pennsylvania for “Endless Types of Movement”

Climbing Business Journal - September 11, 2020

The Goat Fort Warren, Pennsylvania Specs: New facility will feature 3,000 square feet of climbing “in a clean, open space with lots of natural light,” according...

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The New Climbing Hold Shapes of Summer: CHNR August Wrap

Zachary Joseph (aka Dr. Z) - September 9, 2020

Welcome to August Monthly Wrap in cooperation with Climbing Hold News Reviews where we will bring you the latest in climbing holds, macros and...

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HWOW 21 – A New England Carpenter’s Masterpiece

Climbing Business Journal - September 8, 2020

This week’s HWOW takes home-gyms to a new dimension. The Hell Cave, a Moonboard, and a sweet bluetooth system make Jed P’s home gym...

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USA Climbing Releases New Rulebook

Climbing Business Journal - September 7, 2020

USA Climbing recently introduced its rulebook for the 2020-2021 competition season. “While this Rulebook version is being released during a global pandemic, the rules...

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Family Members Join Forces for Upcoming Alta Climbing Gym in Arizona

Climbing Business Journal - September 4, 2020

ALTA CLIMBING GILBERT, ARIZONA Specs: The new gym, planned as a 30,000-square-foot facility (with a maximum wall height of 55 feet), will feature bouldering and roped...

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Work Hard and Enjoy the Process: Behind the Desk with Ben Waggoner

John Burgman - September 4, 2020

Behind the Desk… is a series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry—those who run companies, manage staff, and own gyms....

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HWOW 20 – The Ultimate Midwest Spray Wall

Climbing Business Journal - September 2, 2020

This week's Homewall of the Week lives in Neenah, WI. With holds for practically every t-nut and a MoonBoard thrown in the mix, Joe...

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Searching for Sport and Connection: Behind the First Remote IFSC Event

Joe Robinson - August 28, 2020

The summer of 2020 was set to be an historical moment for the sport of climbing and a celebration for many of its insiders....

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Crux Opens Its Second Gym in Austin

Climbing Business Journal - August 28, 2020

Crux Central Austin, Texas Specs: Crux Climbing Center has opened the doors to its second climbing gym in Austin, Texas. Located more centrally in Austin than...

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USA Climbing Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey

Climbing Business Journal - August 27, 2020

Dear member of the climbing community, On behalf of the USA Climbing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, we would like your help and ask...

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Conversations from The North Face’s Global Climbing Day

Climbing Business Journal - August 26, 2020

This year’s edition of The North Face’s Global Climbing Day took place on Saturday, August 22. Due to the challenges of this period, The...

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HWOW 19 – Training Homewall For Hueco Off-Days

Climbing Business Journal - August 26, 2020

This week’s HWOW lives in El Paso, TX, not far from the famous Hueco Tanks State Park. Owners Natalie Jaime and Daniel Isaac built...

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Breaking Boundaries: Behind the Wrench with Camielle Weetly

Jackie Hueftle - August 21, 2020

Behind the Wrench… is an ongoing series that interviews the “rock stars” of the climbing industry, the routesetters at the gyms. For this edition,...

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