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A Custodian of the Community: Behind the Closures with Jordan Mackay

John Burgman - May 22, 2020

Behind the Closures…is a series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis—and looks at how the...

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Butora’s Best Move: Rental Climbing Shoes That Last

Climbing Business Journal - May 22, 2020

We don’t need to tell you how popular climbing has become. With more than 500 gyms across the United States at the end of...

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Interior Design Trends in Climbing Gyms: Walltopia’s Top Picks

Climbing Business Journal - May 15, 2020

As the climbing industry evolves each year, so do the target clientele of the climbing gyms and the climbing wall design styles. With the...

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The Business of Intelligent and Independent Climbing Gym Design with Futurist

Climbing Business Journal - May 8, 2020

Before 2020, the number of commercial climbing gyms in North America had been increasing every year this century, according to the CBJ Gyms &...

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Homewall of the Week 6 – Colorful Backyard Virus-Build in MA

Climbing Business Journal - May 26, 2020

This week’s CBJ Homewall of the Week is another little backyard woodie thrown together in North Reading, MA. The colorful paint job makes the...

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It was recently announced that three core team members of Rock Gym Pro (RGP), Andy Laakmann, Tod Bloxham and Ted Knudsen, would be leaving...

The Era of Home Climbing Walls Arrives

home walls John Burgman - April 14, 2020

Grip Report Winter 2020

holds Noah Rezentes - April 10, 2020

Grip List 2020 Survey

grip list survey Climbing Business Journal - March 21, 2020

Climbing Leagues: Digital Solution by MyClimb

competitions Climbing Business Journal - March 20, 2020

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Georgia Climbing Gyms Given Permission to Reopen

John Burgman - April 22, 2020

UPDATE 4/25/2020: Treadstone in Columbus, GA, managed to open their doors yesterday with new hygiene and operations protocols. We eagerly await the reopening of...

Futurist: Climb Iowa’s Key to Adding a Gym with Confidence

expansions Climbing Business Journal - March 13, 2020

Dallas-Fort Worth to Get Its Second Planet Granite

expansions Climbing Business Journal - March 13, 2020

“Small but Mighty” Bouldering Gym Opening in Pennsylvania

first gym Climbing Business Journal - February 28, 2020

Mesa Rim is Heading to Texas

expansions Climbing Business Journal - February 21, 2020

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Climbing Gyms Use Social Media to Show Support for Protests

Climbing Business Journal - June 1, 2020

A number of climbing gyms have taken to social media to express support and solidarity for the most recent nationwide protests against systemic racism...

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It’s a New World: Behind the Desk with Michael Feinberg

John Burgman - May 29, 2020

Behind the Desk…is a series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry—those who run companies, manage staff, create innovative new products,...

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Ask A Lawyer: COVID-19 and Liability

Jason Pill - May 27, 2020

Ask A Lawyer is a recurring column where attorney Jason Pill answers questions submitted by people who work in the climbing industry. Got a...

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CWA Restructuring Its Leadership Team

Climbing Business Journal - May 27, 2020

The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) announced last month that it will start restructuring the organization, starting with the leadership team. Industry growth was cited...

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Homewall of the Week 6 – Colorful Backyard Virus-Build in MA

Climbing Business Journal - May 26, 2020

This week’s CBJ Homewall of the Week is another little backyard woodie thrown together in North Reading, MA. The colorful paint job makes the...

acquisitions

REI and Mountain Project End Multi-Year Partnership

Climbing Business Journal - May 26, 2020

It was recently announced that popular online climbing guide platform Mountain Project and outdoor equipment retailer REI have ended their long-standing partnership. Mountain Project was...

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Wanted: Routesetter Opinions For Grip List 2020 Survey

Climbing Business Journal - May 26, 2020

It's that time of year again! Since 2014 the annual CBJ Grip List survey has provided insights into the top climbing hold and volumes...

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Butora’s Best Move: Rental Climbing Shoes That Last

Climbing Business Journal - May 22, 2020

We don’t need to tell you how popular climbing has become. With more than 500 gyms across the United States at the end of...

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A Custodian of the Community: Behind the Closures with Jordan Mackay

John Burgman - May 22, 2020

Behind the Closures…is a series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis—and looks at how the...

competitions

USA Climbing Cancels Several National Championships

John Burgman - May 21, 2020

By John BurgmanUSA Climbing recently announced that it is cancelling the 2020 Youth Sport and Speed National Championships, which were originally scheduled to take...

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Homewall of the Week 5 – Future Olympians Need Woodies Too

Climbing Business Journal - May 20, 2020

This week’s CBJ Homewall of the Week is a sweet little condo coronavirus build in Salt Lake City, Utah. Owner Kyra Condie really needed...

CWA

CWA Releases Guide for Climbing Gym Reopenings

John Burgman - May 20, 2020

By John BurgmanThe Climbing Wall Association (CWA) recently released a comprehensive online packet with information and strategies for climbing gym reopenings in the midst...

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Interior Design Trends in Climbing Gyms: Walltopia’s Top Picks

Climbing Business Journal - May 15, 2020

As the climbing industry evolves each year, so do the target clientele of the climbing gyms and the climbing wall design styles. With the...

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Chalk Business is Changing Too: Behind the Closures with Kevin Brown

John Burgman - May 15, 2020

Behind the Closures…is a series that interviews professionals in the climbing industry during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis—and looks at how the situation is impacting gyms,...

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USA Climbing Seeks to Fill New Volunteer Positions

John Burgman - May 15, 2020

By John BurgmanUSA Climbing recently announced a number of open volunteer positions within the organization. “As you all know, our sport has been sidelined...

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How Climbing Gyms Are Reopening

John Burgman - May 9, 2020

A look at some protocols and strategies being rolled out by gyms that are allowing customers to climb again as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

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