Just a few thoughts
Some goodies for routesetters this week – interviews and new shapes. Trade show date announcements including launch of Y2 for Indoor Climbing Expo. A deep dive into origins of climbing chalk. A look at the new Moonboard set.
Nice work to the 3562 athletes that competed at 15 USAC Youth Regional Championships last weekend! Full results. And best wishes to those headed to Regionals this weekend, especially all the hard-working setters, coaches, volunteers and gym staff.
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Community & Culture
- Feb 16-17: Reel Rock 18 World Premiere (Reel Rock)
- The Hidden Environmental Impact of Climbing Chalk (Bradley Allf, Outside)
- Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams Part 2 (Kegan Minock, DoughJo Setting)
Comp Scene
- Vote For Emma Hunt For Athlete of the Year (The World Games)
- 2024 National Team – First Intake Announcement (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Slabfest LancasterWall 2023 – Report (Callum Wernyj, UK Climbing)
Upcoming Trade Shows
- Apr 16-18: Mountain Planet in Grenoble, France
- May 14-17: CWA Summit in Portland, OR
- May 31-Jun 2: The Big Gear Show in Denver, CO
- Sep 19-20: ABC Conference in Rotherham, UK
- Mar 19-22 (2025): Indoor Climbing Expo in Chattanooga, TN
For Routesetters
- Podcast: Routesetter Genya Kot (Jack Masel, Climbing Curated)
- Grip Showcase Chattanooga: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Winter 2023-2024 (CBJ)
- New ArtLine Holds Are Shaped to Be Recycled (CBJ, Artline)
- Trango Launches New Delta Holds (CBJ)
- Videos: IFSC Worldcup Brixen 2023 Meet the Routesetters – Marco Erspamer – Riccardo Caprasecca (Beta Routesetting)
Training Tips
- Video: We Reviewed The New 2024 Moonboard Set (Lattice Training)
- How I Curbed My Anxiety on Chris Sharma’s ‘The Climb’ (Alice Hafer, Outside)
- Three Shoulder Exercises Many Climbers Miss (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Podcast: Improved Learning from Podcasts, Books, and Videos (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
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