Climbing Business Journal

Just a few thoughts Great links for routesetters below, discussing and displaying the craft. From comp world, seems Innsbruck left us with three takeaways: Duffy had the event of his life, for Natalia it's the whole season, and Janja still reigns. What's a T-stack? Insider Stuff Sep 15-16: ABC Annual Conference 2022 (tickets now on sale) Who Killed The Climbing Magazines? (Andrew...

Behind the Impact is a series that explores current routesetting topics in conversation with the head routesetters of the industry. In this second installment, Devin Dabney catches up with longtime friend James Mower about circuit-style grading and how elements of it can be used to increase your gym’s customer base, as well as create more members. Want more routesetting content?...

CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week... DREAM JOBS: Carpenter Construction Shop Worker Millwright The Phoenix Salt Lake City, UT "Ready to join a team of talented artists and craftsmen, all driven by a shared passion for climbing and the outdoors? Vertical Solutions is the nation’s premier domestic resource for indoor rock-climbing...

Fargo Climbing Fargo, North Dakota Specs: After years of climbing in garages on homewalls and their Moon Board, childhood friends Ben Williams and Chris Deal decided it was time to open their own climbing gym. Fargo Climbing, located in Fargo, North Dakota, opened its doors to the public on March 26th of this year. Initially, Deal had been trying to open...

Behind the Desk is a recurring series that interviews people who are part of the climbing industry. For this installment, we talk with Elizabeth Jackson, founder of Riveter in North Carolina. One of the most unique climbing facilities in the world, Riveter features a 16,000-square-foot climbing gym (with areas for roped and auto-belay climbing, bouldering, and a kids climbing zone),...

PhysiVāntage was founded by world-renowned climbing coach and best-selling author Eric Hörst in December 2018. His goal was to develop unparalleled performance nutrition for climbers. Four years later, PhysiVāntage has eight science-based products that address the common pain points and unique needs of passionate climbers. Over the last four years, PhysiVāntage has gone from an R&D-stage upstart to a proven...

CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week... DREAM JOBS: General Manager in Minneapolis General Manager in Boston Community Marketing Manager In DC Community Marketing Manager in Boston Bouldering Project Seattle, Austin, Minneapolis, Salt Lake, Brooklyn, Boston, & DC. "Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive...

MyClimb has partnered with world-class professional climbers to offer Training Plans accessible through the MyClimb app. The training plans are designed to help climbers of all levels structure their climbing, hangboarding and strength training―at home or in the climbing gym. MyClimb’s Training Plans help even the earliest climbers gain experience and useful skills to make climbing more fun and accessible, encouraging...

For Immediate Release – June 16, 2022 –LEMUR Design specializes in high quality adjustable wall kits, climbing gym projects, and training tools. With over 130 walls installed across four continents, LEMUR is the most experienced adjustable wall company in the world. We are excited to introduce our new product, the adjustable Slab Wall, unveiled during the 2022 CWA Summit in...

CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week... DREAM JOBS: Manage instruction at NYC locations for this East Coast chain.  Regional Manager of Instruction The Cliffs New York City, NY "The Regional Manager of Instruction is a responsible and motivated individual, passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience of climbing with others....