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Behind the Wrench…is an ongoing series that interviews the “rock stars” of the climbing industry: the routesetters at the gyms. Today we present Sydney McNair (she/her), a seasoned commercial and competition routesetter. McNair has been climbing for two decades and setting for over half of that time. She is a USAC Level 4 Setter, Head Setter at NH Climbing...
Boulder, Colo., 6/6/2023 - The Climbing Wall Association is excited to debut the CWA Community Hub, a new online platform for indoor climbing professionals to communicate, share ideas, work together to generate creative solutions, and contribute to industry growth and improvement all year long.
The CWA Community Hub is the first space designed specifically for the indoor climbing industry where professionals...
Congrats to EP Climbing, Winner of the CBJ Grip Showcase Pittsburgh!
It was epic! The walls were filled with beautiful new holds from top brands across the globe. Every route was a banger, every hold was top quality, and the vote was close.
Congratulations to EP Climbing for taking the crown at CBJ’s Grip Showcase Pittsburgh! Your new dual-tex volumes and...
Today’s episode features a conversation with attorney Jason Pill. Jason is a longtime climber, and he currently works with the Phelps Dunbar law firm in Tampa, Florida. His main areas of focus tend to be labor and employment law, but he's written articles for CBJ on a wide range of legal topics, including an entire Ask a Lawyer series....
Just a few thoughts
Attracting qualified staff and keeping them around is a core challenge for many climbing gyms and our industry at large. That's why we're excited to share last week's webinar Hiring and Retaining Your All-Star Team where Gavin Heverly shares insider tips from his decades of experience. Anyone who manages or hires will benefit from watching. It's available for just...
CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week...
DREAM JOBS:
Customer Experience Manager
Programs Manager
Sender One
Lakewood, CA
"A Customer Experience Manager is someone who develops the team and embodies Sender One's core values when making decisions. A Programs Manager is someone who develops the Youth Programs & Instruction teams. As...
Step into a world where the realms of art and adventure intertwine harmoniously as we proudly unveil our latest endeavor: the Artist Crash Pad Collab Project. Breaking the barriers of conventional creativity, this unique initiative invites you to experience the awe-inspiring union of climbing and artistic expression. Say goodbye to ordinary crash pads and welcome bespoke masterpieces that transcend...
Support the growth of climbing in Malawi: join us at The Spot Denver June 9 for an evening of community and celebrating climbing around the world!
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The Global Climbing Initiative is a nonprofit equipping climbing communities worldwide with the knowledge and resources to thrive. We are sending athlete-guides Genevive Walker, Liz Ndindi, and Mario Stanley on an...
Monk Hilversum
Hilversum, Netherlands
Specs: This past March, climbing gym developer Monk Bouldergym opened a new bouldering-focused facility in Hilversum, Netherlands. With the spring Hilversum opening, Monk now operates five bouldering facilities throughout the Netherlands, with a sixth gym planned to open in June. According to Bruno Geurts, Monk manager and co-owner, the story of Monk begins with his brother’s garage...
Salt Lake City, UT (May 31, 2023) - Gnarly Nutrition is excited to announce the recent hire of John Perry as their new Head of Marketing. John brings more than two decades of strategic and creative marketing expertise for iconic brands. He has successfully built and led marketing and creative teams, as well as launched and grown numerous brands,...
