Just a few thoughts
Lots of stuff below for routesetters and gym managers. Trade shows, clinics and seminars, discussions of scaling and online reputation, a HUGE resource for setting on ropes, and another Grip Showcase announced. Also – does climbing need gatekeeping? (answer: yes and no) Finally, congrats to the latest cohort of Paris-bound athletes from the Asian qualifiers!
What sessions will you attend at the Indoor Climbing Expo?
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Community & Culture
- Scarpa Opens Applications for Mentor Program Serving Athletes from Historically Marginalized Communities (OIA)
- Does Climbing Need Gatekeeping to Save Itself? (Matt Samet, Outside)
- Video: Pro climber pretends to be beginner at climbing gym (Magnus Midtbø)
Jakarta 2023
- Videos from Jakarta 2023 Finals: Men’s Boulder & Lead – Women’s Boulder & Lead– Speed (IFSC)
- What a Rookie Season! Sorato Anraku Is Headed to the Olympics (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Japan’s Anraku Tops Stellar First Senior Year with Ticket to Paris 2024 (IFSC)
- China’s Zhang Yuetong Books Paris 2024 Spot (IFSC)
- Deng and Adi Mulyono Come Out On Top for Tickets to Paris 2024 (IFSC)
Comp Scene
- Video: Hidden Masters – World Class Climbing At The European Cup In Chambéry(Eric Karlsson)
- What to expect from the 2023-2024 Senior National Championships? (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Sport Climbing added to the 2027 Canada Winter Games Official Sport Program (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Brawl on the Wall 2023 – Comp Report (UK Climbing)
For Gym Managers
- Nov 24-25: Vertical Pro and DAV Halls & Walls (Vertical Pro)
- Dec 13-15 Webinars: Live from Indoor Climbing Expo (Ryan Studio, Rise Above Consulting, Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
- Mar 11-13: Performance Climbing Coach at Sportrock VA (Performance Climbing Coach)
- Is Your Business Ready to Scale? Here’s What You Need to Consider (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- How to Improve Your Climbing Gym’s Online Reputation With Approach(Approach)
- CWA Summit Pre-Conference Workshop Schedule Posted (CWA)
For Routesetters
- Dec 12: Level 1 Work at Height (CWA)
- Dec 13: Level 1 Professional Routesetting (CWA)
- Dec 14: Building Better Rounds Clinic (sToKed)
- Dec 15: Routesetting Refinement Clinic (sToKed)
- Dec 15: Allies, not Adversaries: Navigating the Routesetting Vs. Management Quagmire (Vortex Routesetting)
- Essentials for Routesetting on Ropes (Foxman McCarthy-James, CBJ)
- CBJ Grip Showcase Is Coming to Chattanooga Next Month
- Sustainable Technology behind Walltopia Thermoplastic Climbing Macros and Volumes (Walltopia)
- Video: IFSC Worldcup Brixen 2023 – Meet the Routesetters – Stefan Scarperi – Behind the scenes routesetting (Beta Routesetting)
- Video: World Record – 30m/100ft in one move (Emil Abrahamsson)
Training Tips
- Video: Climbing’s Most Misunderstood Training Method (Lattice Training)
- Injuries and Medical Advice: Wrist Pain – Sun Deficiency – Carpal Tunnel – Tips for Climbing While Rehabbing Your Crappy Elbow – Volar Plate Strain – Belayer Hit By Falling Climber, Injures Neck (Dr. Julian Saunders, Outside)
- Training and Nutritional Influence on Athlete Injury Risk and Connective Tissue Adaptations (PhysiVāntage)
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