Just A Few Thoughts
So much comp news with recaps and video from the UIAA Ice Worlds, Japan Bouldering Cup, IFSC and USAC announcements and Canadian Lead Nationals next weekend. Plus more routesetting insights, new and old holds, and deep dives on finger strength and hangboarding.
Insider Stuff
- Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy (Ula Chrobak, Climbing Mag)
- Using Climbing to Fight Gender Inequality in Pakistan (Steven Potter, Climbing Mag)
- Paraclimber Kenneth Ellacott – how climbing changed his life post-accident (Talia Lazarus, BMC)
- Video: What Makes Adam Ondra the Best Climbing in the World (Ascentionism)
Comp Scene
- Everything You Need to Know for the Canadian Climbing Nationals (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- Paraclimbing National Championships Registration Open (USAC)
- Volunteers Needed for USAC National Team Trials (USAC)
- IFSC Publishes List of Officials and Nominations for the 2022 Season (IFSC)
- Video: Japan Bouldering Cup 2022 Finals (JMSCA Competition TV)
Ice Climbing Worlds
- Darkest Horse Wins World Youth Ice Climbing Championship (Sam Anderson, Gear Junkie)
- 12-year-old Utahn blows away the competition at world championship ice climbing event (Arianne Brown, KSL.com)
- The UIAA Ice Climbing European and World Tour 2021/22 Report (Neil Blake, UKC)
- Video: Ice Climbing World Championships 2022 Lead Finals (UIAA)
- Video: Why Aren’t Pro Rock Climbers Pro Ice Climbers? (EpicTV)
Fingers and Hangboards
- Podcast: Which Finger Strength Protocol is Best for Endurance? (The Power Company)
- The Best Hangboards, Which is Right for You? (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- Video: Climbers Guide to Hangboarding (Lattice Training)
- Video: How To Test Finger Strength For Rock Climbers Without Hanging (The Climbing Doctor)
Gym Tour & Manager Beta
- Video: Opening a new climbing gym in my hometown (Magnus Midtbø)
- How To Make Your Gym A Community Partner (Chris Oshinski, CWA)
- Mentoring Your Staff Is Crucial And Here’s Why (Brendan, CWA)
- New Health Insurance Program for CWA Members (CWA)
Setting & Holds
- Video: How To Set a 1-2 Dyno (Impact Route Setting)
- Video: Comp setting with the Whetstone Team + Finals Action (Kilter)
- New Climbing Holds and Volumes of January 2022
- Video: Evolution of Climbing Holds (Euroholds & Adam Ondra)
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