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Trade show season is about to begin, with industry events in the UK, France, Germany and USA in the coming weeks and months. Find those links below – it’s not too late to attend! These shows are a great way for climbing gym professionals new and old to meet and learn from each other, take part in professional development sessions, and get introduced to the latest products and services.
Buy today: prices go up tomorrow for the Indoor Climbing Expo in Chattanooga!
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Community & Culture
- Competitive Climbing Must Address Eating Disorders, but How? (Andrew McLemore, GearJunkie)
- Unleashing The Setting Spirit – The July 2023 Grip Showcase and Setter Summit Recap (Vertical Solutions)
- No texture? Add water! (8a.nu)
- Podcast: Ravioli Biceps on Moonboarding, Process, and Identity (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
BMC Updates
- BMC CEO Paul Davies on GB Climbing (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- BMC Release Company Update Video (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- Celebrating success and progress at the BMC – Company update August 2023(Gregg Cropper, BMC)
Comp Scene
- Sep 1: Arco Rock Master (Rock Master)
- Videos: 2023 Youth World Championships Seoul (IFSC)
- Registration Open For USA Climbing National Championships (USAC)
- 2023 Youth World Championships – CEC Final Results (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Pan Am Games – CEC Team Announcement (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
Climbing Trade Shows
- Sep 14-15: ABC Conference & AGM in Rotherham
- Sep 29-30: Salon de l’Escalade in Grenoble
- Nov 24-25: Vertical Pro / Halls & Walls in Friedrichshafen
- Dec 13-16: Indoor Climbing Expo in Chattanooga
For Gym Managers
- Sep 21 webinar: Make Next Year Your Best Ever (Gavin Heverly, CBJ)
- Podcast: Making the Most of a Climbing Gym Retail Space – Brad Werntz (John Burgman, CBJ)
- Podcast: YouTube is the Future for Outdoor Media Ft. Sam Van Boxtel(Backcountry Marketing)
- Video: Building Projects – Keeping Your Options Open (Chris Ryan Studio)
Training Tips
- Video: Training Now for Peak Fall Season Performance (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Build Your Training Around Your Life – And Not The Reverse (Juliet Hammer, Outside)
- Tall Beta – Hacks for Tall Climbers to Make the Most of Their Height (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
- Podcast: Nutrition Session with Climber Who Has Fatigue at the Crag and Poor Recovery (TrainingBeta)
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