Just a few thoughts
Nice work to all who competed in USAC Nationals in Idaho this last week, especially the champions Melina Costanza, Hugo Hoyer, Michael Hoj, Isis Rothfork, and Adam Shahar! Full results here. Beyond that, some fun and interesting links below for routesetters and gym managers.
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Community & Culture
- Bring More Adaptive Climbers to the Crag by Supporting Paradox Sports (Steven Potter, Outside)
- Outdoor Diversity Alliance Invites Industry to Collectively Advance Equity (OIA)
- HURT is a Film About Free-Soloing and Mental Health (Gripped)
Comp Scene
- Results for 2023 USA National Championships (USAC)
- Veterans Battle Youth Standouts at USA Climbing’s National Championships(John Burgman, Outside)
- Shanghai and Budapest Selected as Host for the Inaugural Olympic Qualifier Series (IFSC)
- IFSC Presents the Climbing and Paraclimbing World Cup Series 2024 (IFSC)
- IFSC and International Testing Agency Present Five-Part Webinar on Anti-Doping(IFSC)
For Gym Managers
- Oct 26: Mastering Business Risk, Safety, & Crisis (CBJ)
- Nov 1: Virtual Performance Climbing Coach Summit 2023
- How to Host the Perfect Reel Rock Screening (Reel Rock, CBJ)
- Video: A Trip To Minneapolis Bouldering Project (Chris Ryan Studio)
- Video: Masterclass Boulder Gym Design – EU regulation DIN 1752-2 (Blockhelden)
For Routesetters
- Oct 25-28: Competition Setting Workshop in Colorado (Routesetting Institute)
- Video: First recyclable climbing holds (ArtLine)
- Video: Climbing Challenge – Set a Boulder Problem That Others Will Fail On (Adam Ondra)
- Now You Too Can Set the World’s Hardest Replica (Steven Potter, Outside)
Training Tips
- Video: 3 Crucial Drills to Add to Your Warm-up (Catalyst Climbing)
- Video: How Eric Hörst Is Sport Climbing Hard at 59 – ft. Tom Randall (Lattice Training)
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