Just a few thoughts
Today is a big day for the climbing industry. It’s day two of the CWA Summit (if you’re in Portland, stop by our booth!) and tonight is the CBJ Grip Showcase at PRG (make sure you vote!). On the other side of the world in Shanghai top athletes will begin the Olympic Qualifier, one of the last chances to earn a spot in the Paris games. Best wishes to all the climbing athletes and industry professionals gathering today!
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Community & Culture
- Indoor Climbing Gyms Might Be Chock Full of Toxic Rubber Additives, Study Finds(Ed Cara, Gizmodo)
- Climbing’s Hottest Topics: We Asked, You Answered (Access Fund)
- 4 Tips for Talking to Other Climbers About Ethics (Access Fund)
- Adam Ondra Climbs a Skyscraper, Grades it 5.14c (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
Comp Scene
- May 31-Jun 2: Jackalope Festival in Virginia Beach
- How To Watch the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai (USAC)
- The Olympic Qualifier Series, Explained (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Changes to IFSC Age Categories (CBJ)
- Podcast: Eddie Fowke – Ex-IFSC Photographer (That’s Not Real Climbing)
For Routesetters
- Vote Now in Grip Showcase Portland! (CBJ)
- Thinking Outside Yourself: Behind the Wrench with Kevin McLean (Amalia Wompa, CBJ)
- Results: Setter Showdown PRG Beaverton (Setter Showdown)
For Gym Managers
- Jun 5: Controlling your Worker’s Compensation costs – A proven process (Granite Insurance)
- Video: Better Negotiating for Better Building Projects (Chris Ryan Studio)
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