Just a few thoughts
In two weeks the industry gathers in Chattanooga for the inaugural Indoor Climbing Expo. What will be released and discussed? What will be taught in the clinics? Which pro climbers can you meet? Only one way to find out – be there! Tickets are still available.
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Community & Culture
- Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast (CBJ)
- BMC Women in Adventure 2023: The Winners (Emma Travers, BMC)
- 10 Rules for Indoor Bouldering Etiquette (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Video: Largest Study on Climbing Falls – Part 1 (Hard Is Easy)
Headed to Paris
- Video: Who is Toby Roberts?! Climbing’s New Olympian (UK Climbing)
- David and Tetzlaff Set to be First New Zealand Climbers at an Olympics (IFSC)
- Harrison Joins Olympian Mackenzie on the Plane to Paris (IFSC)
- These 26 Climbers Have Qualified for the Paris Olympics (Gripped)
Comp Scene
- Video: La Sportiva Legends Only 2023 (Klättercentret)
- Red Bull’s Dual Ascent – Equal Parts Impressive and Absurd – Returns for Second Year (Hannah Mitchell, Outside)
- Kazbekova’s Three Flash, Four-Top Performance is Worth Gold at the NEOM IFSC Masters (IFSC)
- Sallsabillah, Leonardo Take Speed Golds in Closing Event of NEOM Beach Games(IFSC)
Canadian Nationals
- Richardson and Kelley Crowned 2023-2024 Canadian Bouldering Champions(Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Canadian Boulder National Champions Crowned in Surrey (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Here Are Your 2023 Canadian Lead Climbing National Champions (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
For Gym Managers
- Dec 13-15 Webinars: Live from Indoor Climbing Expo (Ryan Studio, Rise Above Consulting, Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
- Upscale the safety in your climbing gym with SmartGate – The Belay Attachment Monitoring System (Walltopia)
- Capitan hosting two networking breakfasts at the Indoor Climbing Expo (Capitan, CBJ)
For Routesetters
- Dec 15: Allies, not Adversaries: Navigating the Routesetting Vs. Management Quagmire (Vortex Routesetting)
- New climbing holds released at Vertical Pro (Vertical Pro)
- Route Setter Magazine #6 Now Available (Vertical-Life)
- Video: Communication in route setting spaces with guest Alise Zvigule (Beta Routesetting)
- Video: Hang London Birthday Comp – Setting the Mens Final Boulder 2 (Beta Routesetting)
Routesetting Clinics
- Dec 12: Level 1 Work at Height (CWA)
- Dec 12: Bridging the Gap in Chattanooga (sToKed)
- Dec 14: Building Better Rounds Clinic (sToKed)
- Dec 15: Routesetting Refinement Clinic (sToKed)
- Jan 16-18: CWA Work at Height Level 2 in Phoenix (CWA)
Training Tips
- Video: Get Better At Powerful Climbing In Just 6 Weeks (Lattice Training)
- Injuries and Medical Advice – Not Bursitis (Dr. Julian Saunders, Outside)
- Limit Bouldering for Building Max Climbing Strength and Power (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
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