Salt Lake City, UT – [9 July 2024] – The climbing community is set to converge on Salt Lake City from September 11-14 for the highly anticipated, third annual Setter Summit, a premier networking and educational event dedicated to the art and safety of route setting. Sponsored by the Front Climbing Club, Proxy Climbing, Vertical Solutions, and Petzl, the Setter Summit promises an enriching experience for route setting professionals. This year’s event is targeted towards head and advanced route settings looking to elevate their leadership skillset.

This year’s event is specifically targeted towards head and advanced route setters looking to elevate their leadership skillset. Route setters will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops, attend insightful networking events, gain industry certifications, and participate in collaborative sessions led by industry experts. The event is designed to provide attendees with the tools and knowledge necessary to elevate their route setting skills and certifications, and to stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the climbing world.

Running concurrently with the Setter Summit is the highly acclaimed CBJ Grip Showcase, an event sponsored by Proxy Climbing, Vertical Solutions, and The Front Climbing Club. The Grip Showcase will bring together leading climbing hold brands, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest designs and innovations in climbing holds.

“The Setter Summit and Grip Showcase represent a unique convergence of creativity, innovation, and community within the climbing industry,” said Liz Pecknold, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager for Vertical Solutions and Proxy Climbing. “We are excited to bring together such a diverse group of professionals and companies to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and inspire the next generation of route setters.”

Last but not least, the Setter Summit will also run concurrently with Petzl’s Belay Experience Tour, an event focused on the release of Petzl’s latest auto-locking belay device, the Neox. Attendees will have the chance to experience firsthand the innovative features of the Neox, participate in demonstrations, and learn from Petzl’s expert team about the advancements in belay technology.

With Salt Lake City’s reputation as a hub for outdoor recreation and climbing culture, the Setter Summit and Grip Showcase are poised to become cornerstone events in the climbing calendar. Attendees can look forward to an immersive experience filled with learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Registration for the Setter Summit is now open. For more information and to register, please visit www.proxyclimbing.com.

Join us in Salt Lake City this September to connect, learn, and elevate your climbing game at the Setter Summit and Grip Showcase!

About The Front Climbing Club: The Front Climbing Club is a premier climbing gym dedicated to fostering a vibrant climbing community through exceptional facilities, programs, and events. With locations in Salt Lake City, Millcreek, and Ogden, UT, The Front Climbing Club is committed to promoting the sport of climbing and supporting climbers of all levels.

About Proxy Climbing: Proxy Climbing is a leading manufacturer of high-quality climbing holds. With a focus on innovation and design, Proxy Climbing aims to provide setters and climbers alike with the best possible plastic to enhance their creativity and performance.

About Vertical Solutions: Vertical Solutions is a renowned provider of custom climbing walls and flooring solutions (Habit Climbing) for climbing gyms and facilities nationwide. With a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Vertical Solutions helps create world-class climbing facilities.

About Petzl: Petzl is a world-renowned manufacturer of climbing and professional rope access equipment, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance, Petzl continues to lead the way in developing cutting-edge gear for sport and professional operations.

About Climbing Business Journal: Climbing Business Journal is the world’s leading independent news outlet dedicated to covering the indoor climbing industry. CBJ publishes the latest coverage of climbing industry news, gym developments, industry best practices, risk management, climbing competitions, youth coaching and routesetting.

Contact: Liz Pecknold Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Vertical Solutions and Proxy Climbing liz.pecknold@vsclimbing.com

For more information about the event, please visit www.proxyclimbing.com

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Portland, OR – July 8, 2024 – EP Climbing is proud to announce that members of the U.S. Olympic climbing team have trained at Portland Rock Gym (PRG) Beaverton this past weekend. The athletes trained on the Titan Boulder, an exact replica of the Olympic Bouldering Wall for Paris 2024. This world-class indoor climbing facility was built by EP Climbing, and the Titan Boulder was created in partnership with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). Its breakthrough design offers a maximum range for route setting, optimal viewing angles, and caters to both international competitors and amateur climbers.

The Titan Boulder has been the stage for numerous prestigious events, including the IFSC World Championships in Bern 2023, the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Pan American Games Santiago 2023, Asian Olympic Qualifier in Saudi Arabia, and the Asian Youth Championships 2023 in India. There are only 22 Titan Walls globally, and PRG houses to the only one in the United States.

EP Climbing has a long-standing relationship with Portland Rock Gym, which established itself as a pioneer in modular climbing gyms in 1988, becoming the second in the U.S. PRG is now the oldest indoor climbing gym in the country. Fast forward to 2023, PRG unveiled phase one of a colossal 64,000-square-foot facility at Cedar Mill’s Peterkort Towne Square, poised to be the nation’s largest climbing gym, featuring the first Titan Boulder in the U.S.

“We are thrilled to support climbers by providing them with the best possible training environment,” said JoAnne Carelli, Sales Director of EP Climbing. “The Titan Boulder at PRG will help athletes prepare for the challenges they will face in numerous climbing competitions.”

The climbing community eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, taking place from August 4-11, 2024. We look forward to cheering on Team USA and all other climbing athletes as they compete on sport’s biggest stage.

For more information, please contact: a.justice@epclimbing.com

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PhysiVantage Pros Natalia Grossman, Alex Megos, and Yannick Flohé are heading to the Paris Games

The 2024 Olympics Qualifying process has come to an exciting conclusion, and PhysiVāntage Nutrition is proud to announce that three of our pro team members will be competing in Paris! PhysiVāntage climbers Alex Megos and Yannick Flohé (both of Team Germany), accumulated enough points to become Olympic-qualified by the end of the semi-final round in Budapest. The Budapest competition results were combined with the results from May’s Shanghai Qualifier to determine the final spots for the Paris Games. Rounding out the PhysiVāntage presence in Paris is Natalia Grossman (Team USA). She did not need to compete in the recent qualifying events, since her win at November’s Pan Am Games got her an early ticket to Paris. Only 20 men and 20 women will compete in Paris – this time the format being a combined Sport Climbing and Bouldering medal event. Another 14 men and 14 women are qualified for the stand-alone Speed Climbing medal event. Other Americans who earned a ticket to the Paris Games include Brooke Raboutou, Jesse Grupper, and Colin Duffy. Completing the American team are speed climbers Emma Hunt and Samuel Watson. The Olympic Games officially run from July 26 – August 11, however, the climbing action takes place between August 5 – 10th. Other big names competing in the men’s division include Adam Ondra (CZE), Jakob Schubert (AUT), Sasha Lehmann (SUI), Sorato Anraku (JPN), Tomoa Narasaki (JPN), and defending Gold Medalist Alberto Ginés López (ESP). Top women who will be challenging Brooke and Natalia, include Jessica Pilz (AUT), Ai Mori (JPN), Oriane Bertone (FRA), Miho Nonaka (JPN), Seo Chae-hyun (KOR), and defending Gold Medalist Janja Garnbret (SLO). (View full list of qualified climbers >> ) It promises to be six days of epic competition climbing — mark your calendars to watch the “PhysiVāntage 3”! These three Olympic-bound athletes use PhysiVāntage Nutrition to support their training and climbing performance. Some of their favorite products include Sendure-X, Supercharged Collagen, Powerplex (plant-based protein), FLOW, and Weapons Grade Whey (protein). Learn more about PhysiVāntage Nutrition at physivantage.com.

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Trango, the Colorado-based designer and manufacturer of premier climbing gear and holds, proudly welcomes industry veteran Stefan Yuhasz as the brand’s sales rep for the Pacific Northwest region. Yuhasz will manage accounts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana for Trango. Additionally, as Trango is the sole US distributor for Tenaya footwear, Yuhasz will work to enhance the premiere climbing shoe brand’s visibility and market share in the Pacific Northwest. A Massachusetts native who honed his skills on New England granite, Yuhasz has spent over half his life climbing and working in the industry. “Whether bouldering in Farley, sport climbing in Rumney, or tackling the granite domes of North Conway, I spent my younger years obsessed with climbing,” says Yuhasz. “Climbing opened a door to a life of exploration that changed my trajectory. It has led to countless stories and lifelong friendships. Ultimately, climbing brought me to Washington state, where you can find me climbing at some of my favorite places like Index or Leavenworth.” “We are thrilled to welcome Stefan to the Trango sales team,” says Keith Patterson, Trango Vice President. “Our sales reps are known for their strong support of local climbing communities and their expertise in equipment, holds, and customer service. Stefan excels in all these areas, and we are excited to have him represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest.” Yuhasz brings extensive experience in climbing and climbing gyms. The Seattle-based, USAC level 4 route setter also serves as Head Setter for Seattle Bouldering Project. “I have held almost every job in a climbing gym,” Yuhasz shares. “I started at the front desk at my local gym and then progressed to coach, guide, and ultimately route setter, where I have spent the majority of my career. Like my personal climbing, setting has taken me all over the country, and I have had the honor of collaborating with dozens of setters, both local and international. Four years ago, I moved west, like many East Coasters, with bigger mountains in sight.” Yuhasz has been a fan of Trango products both professionally and personally for years and is eager to share his knowledge with the brand’s gym and retail partners. “I believe that whether it’s a gym or local gear shop, we only succeed if they succeed, and I aim to offer the products and knowledge they need to be successful,” says Yuhasz. His primary goal is to support Trango’s gym and retail partners by providing excellent service while staying true to the spirit of the climbing community. “Trango has always valued its relationship with the climbing community and those in it,” acknowledges Yuhasz. “The brand has stayed true to the foundation of what makes this community unique. Our industry is a big part of our community, and I am excited to be part of a company that values the people who make it up.” About Trango: Founded in Boulder, Colorado, in 1991, Trango is an athlete-driven brand dedicated to challenging the status quo of climbing and advancing indoor gym technology. In addition to designing and producing premier climbing equipment, Trango is the sole US distributor for Tenaya climbing shoes. At Trango, we create innovative equipment that climbers trust. Our company is passionate about solution-oriented products that help climbers pursue the sport we love. You can count on Trango gear to deliver something extra, something special, that will contribute to your climbing adventure, indoors or out.

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