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It’s time! Next week the indoor climbing industry gathers in Pittsburgh for the CWA Summit. So much on the agenda – educational sessions, product and service exhibitions, serious networking, and some parties too. CBJ will be there and we hope to see you at Iron City Boulders for the Grip Showcase! If you can’t make it to PA this week, below we’ve got updates from all the other major shows this year.
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Culture & Community
- Podcast: The Physics of Climbing (The Dihedral)
- Access Fund Announces $36,000 in Climbing Conservation Grants (Access Fund)
- Video: Aleksandra Miroslaw – Athlete of the Week (IFSC)
Jakarta World Cup
- Video: Speed finals highlights – Jakarta 2023 (IFSC)
- Video: Stutters In Qualifiers, Stunners In Finals (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
- All-time Great Miroslaw Continues to be Unstoppable (John Burgman, Outside)
- Nursamsa Claims Maiden World Cup Win As Miroslaw Doubles Up (IFSC)
Comp Scene
- May 18-23: Canadian Youth Nationals Boulder & Lead (CEC)
- May 19-21: Bouldering & Speed World Cup Salt Lake City (IFSC)
- Jun 24-25: Junior British Bouldering Championships 2023 (Zoe Spriggins, BMC)
- Video: Rain Takes Its Toll In Speedy Seoul (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
- Video: World Cup Diaries – Korea (Matt Groom)
- Video: Best Moments From IFSC Vail Bouldering World Cup (Louder Than Eleven)
Trade Show Updates
- May 15-19: Climbing Industry Gathers In Pittsburgh for CWA Summit
- Jun 8-11: The Big Gear Show Releases 2023 Show Floor Plan (Denver)
- Jun 19-21: Outdoor Retailer Introduces Reimagined Floor Plan Starting This Summer (Salt Lake City)
- Jun 20-23: World Indoor Climbing Summit Speaker Lineup (Bulgaria)
- Sep 14-15: ABC Walls Conference Tickets On Sale Next Week (UK)
- Sep 29-30: Salon De L’Escalade Announces New Format (France)
- Nov 24-25: Vertical Pro Ascends With New Project Manager (Germany)
- Dec 13-16: Inaugural Indoor Climbing Expo Reaches 30 Exhibitors (Chattanooga)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Common Sense Energy Systems Training (TrainingBeta)
- What Is Overtraining? And a Pro Coach’s Advice for Avoiding It (Juliet Hammer, Outside)
- How Strength Training Is Misunderstood by Climbers – Part I – Part 2 (Dr. Tyler Nelson, Outside)
- Video: 5 Rules that Make or Break a Climbing Training Plan (Lattice Training)
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