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Gyms in South America Are Adapting Too: Behind the Desk with Fernando Cicconi

John Burgman - July 3, 2020

Behind the Desk… is an ongoing series that profiles people influencing and advancing the industry in gyms around North America. But this time, CBJ...

By Aaron WilcoxWhen I moved my family from Missouri to Colorado to begin my teaching career, I was completely astonished to find that Montrose...

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7 Reasons Why Gyms Still Need Premium Holds – Now More Than Ever

Climbing Business Journal - June 25, 2020

As climbing gyms across the country reopen their doors, it’s important to remember business is not business as usual yet. New cases of 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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HWOW 11 – Mountainous Three-Angle Homewall in the PNW

Climbing Business Journal - July 1, 2020

This week’s Home Wall of the Week lives in Seattle, Washington. This coronavirus build took three weekends and many trips to Lowe’s. Owner Clarissa...

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

Climbing Business Journal - May 15, 2020

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The Business of Intelligent and Independent Climbing Gym Design with Futurist

Climbing Business Journal - May 8, 2020

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Atomik Is Shipping During the Pandemic – Ordered Holds Within 5 Business Days

Climbing Business Journal - April 30, 2020

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USAC Seeking New Hold/Macro/Volume Suppliers

Climbing Business Journal - July 3, 2020

USA Climbing (USAC)―the governing body for competition climbing in the U.S.―is looking for new partners in its Hold/Macro/Volume Supplier category for the 2020-2021 season...

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New Climbing Gym Coming to Honolulu

Climbing Business Journal - July 3, 2020

Specs: Located in the heart of Honolulu’s trendy Kaka'ako neighborhood, the 17,350-square-foot facility from co-owners Devin Tryan and Steven Dauck will feature top rope,...

Grand Openings in a Pandemic Age: A Roundup of New Gyms

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Halifax Gets New Gym in Former Theater

first gym Climbing Business Journal - June 24, 2020

1Climb Surges Forward with New Locations in California

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Crux Planning Giant New Gym in Texas

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HWOW 12 – Backyard Coronavirus Homewall in So Cal

Climbing Business Journal - July 8, 2020

This week’s Home Wall of the Week is another Covid build, with another bright and fun paint job. This one lives in a backyard...

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USA Climbing Realigns Regions for Youth and Collegiate Series

Climbing Business Journal - July 8, 2020

USA Climbing’s (USAC) Board of Directors has confirmed the realignment of the regions and divisions for its Youth and Collegiate competition series. The approved...

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New Member Joins USA Climbing’s Board of Directors

Climbing Business Journal - July 8, 2020

USA Climbing recently announced that Dr. Constance “Connie” Lightner will join its Board of Directors. Lightner, the mother of decorated American competitor Kai Lightner,...

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New Climbing Hold Shapes of June 2020

Zachary Joseph (aka Dr. Z) - July 5, 2020

Welcome to the second “monthly wrap” in cooperation with Climbing Hold News Reviews where we will bring you the latest in climbing holds, macros and volumes. ...

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Gyms in South America Are Adapting Too: Behind the Desk with Fernando Cicconi

John Burgman - July 3, 2020

Behind the Desk… is an ongoing series that profiles people influencing and advancing the industry in gyms around North America. But this time, CBJ...

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The Power of High School Climbing and the ASCL in Colorado

Climbing Business Journal - July 3, 2020

By Aaron WilcoxWhen I moved my family from Missouri to Colorado to begin my teaching career, I was completely astonished to find that Montrose...

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New Climbing Gym Coming to Honolulu

Climbing Business Journal - July 3, 2020

Specs: Located in the heart of Honolulu’s trendy Kaka'ako neighborhood, the 17,350-square-foot facility from co-owners Devin Tryan and Steven Dauck will feature top rope,...

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USAC Seeking New Hold/Macro/Volume Suppliers

Climbing Business Journal - July 3, 2020

USA Climbing (USAC)―the governing body for competition climbing in the U.S.―is looking for new partners in its Hold/Macro/Volume Supplier category for the 2020-2021 season...

home walls

HWOW 11 – Mountainous Three-Angle Homewall in the PNW

Climbing Business Journal - July 1, 2020

This week’s Home Wall of the Week lives in Seattle, Washington. This coronavirus build took three weekends and many trips to Lowe’s. Owner Clarissa...

expansions

Grand Openings in a Pandemic Age: A Roundup of New Gyms

John Burgman - June 25, 2020

One significant indicator that the gym industry is finding some footing following the profusion of temporary closures from the COVID-19 crisis is this: Not...

holds

7 Reasons Why Gyms Still Need Premium Holds – Now More Than Ever

Climbing Business Journal - June 25, 2020

As climbing gyms across the country reopen their doors, it’s important to remember business is not business as usual yet. New cases of the...

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Making Route Design a Team Effort: Behind the Wrench with Cody Grodzki

John Burgman - June 25, 2020

This article was made possible through the support of CBJ members like Cascade Specialty. They are leaders in rock climbing facility flooring with over...

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HWOW 10 – A Pre-COVID Build for the Whole Family

Climbing Business Journal - June 24, 2020

This week’s Home Wall of the Week goes out to a colorful, 5-panel garage build out of Houston, Texas. With over 25 years of...

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Host Venues for 2021 Competitions Will Be Determined by Bid Process

John Burgman - June 24, 2020

USA Climbing recently announced that the host venues and communities for a number of “premier events” in the 2021 competition season will be decided...

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Halifax Gets New Gym in Former Theater

Climbing Business Journal - June 24, 2020

East Peak Climbing Halifax, Nova Scotia Specs: East Peak Climbing is a unique climbing destination in the commercial Quinpool District of Halifax. The gym resides in...

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1Climb Surges Forward with New Locations in California

Climbing Business Journal - June 20, 2020

Specs: 1Climb, the St. Louis, Missouri-based nonprofit that installs climbing walls in Boys and Girls Club of America facilities around the country, is nearing...

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