Maine Gym Expands Into New Hampshire, Repurposes Former Donut Shop
Location Announced for USA Climbing 2024 Youth Nationals
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Seeking Hosts & Sponsors for CLIMB Fundraiser
CLIMB For Kids 2024
For the month of May, join climbers, gyms, and sponsors in a campaign against childhood trauma. Join us as a sponsor! Sponsor the event today! Kids who are struggling with a parent or caregiver’s cancer diagnosis may feel helpless and alone. The Children’s Treehouse Foundation is here, and we’ve got the beta on emotional support. You don’t have to look far to find someone who has been touched by cancer. Among the most vulnerable are the children affected by a parent or caregivers diagnosis. The pressure that cancer treatment places on a family and the fears and uncertainties that children feel can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. The Children’s Treehouse Foundation and its support program CLIMB® (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) are on a mission to ensure that no child or teen feels helpless or alone in the face of a parent or caregivers’ cancer. Gym owners, operators and managers, you can help us hit our goals! Addressing a global issue of this scale takes social awareness and money. Hanging up a poster and educating your staff about the campaign can help us introduce CLIMB® to a new audience. You never know who will feel inspired to help, or sho may know someone in need. Donors and community partners share our hope for a better future. You can help us reach our fundraising goals in a variety of ways. Here are some great suggestions. A Pledge Your gym can pledge to match donations made by members and patrons. You can select a pledge amount that you are comfortable with and then match the total contributions made by your community up to that amount. If your community raises more than your pledge, awesome, but it doesn’t affect your pledge amount unless you choose to raise it. A pledge is a great way to help get the ball rolling. A Collection Your gym simply helps collect donations. This can be done through a “round-up” campaign if your point-of-sale system allows it, or even just a big jar of cash. A Raffle Your gym can sell raffle tickets that go toward things such as gym gift certificates or other prizes you can provide. You can set the price of the raffle tickets according to the value of the prizes. You can arrange multiple raffles with their own corresponding tickets, or have one ticket that enters members into a chance to win one (or more) different prizes. Campaign kicks off on May 1st! Ready to get involved? Become a sponsorCBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
Kilter News: IFSC Catalogue S24
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39 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2024
Capitan
Capitan, a CRM platform for climbing gyms, announced Capitan Launch, a program designed to help anyone opening their first climbing gym. This initiative focuses on helping new climbing gyms increase customer conversion, accelerate memberships and streamline operations, from conception to presales to the grand opening. Capitan Launch includes a 20% discount on subscription costs for the first year of an organization’s annual plan. The program also comes with benefits Capitan customers have already been using, like features tailored to making presales easy and networking roundtables for learning and collaborating with some of the world’s leading climbing gyms. Book a free intro call to see how Capitan can help your organization.Chalk Cartel
Made by the skin care experts at CRUX in Spain, MOJO is an intensive repair balm that soothes, hydrates and rebuilds your skin by promoting cell growth. The MOJO stick ($13.00) can help shorten the time between sessions and kick-start the body’s natural healing process. Application after each climbing session provides instant cooling relief and prevents the cracking and splitting that comes from overly dry skin.EP Climbing
EP Climbing is now offering Professional Staff Development Programs to enhance your business operations. The comprehensive range of training services is designed to improve climbing instruction, routesetting, and the overall management skills of your team. The spectrum of offerings includes CWI and Working at Height certifications, with customizable options available. Starting at $1750, the staff training is shaped by your needs.Flashed
Flashed has released a customizable auto belay gate ($175) designed to make it easier for gyms to share their branding and convey a message (when it’s up against the wall or down on the pad). Printable on both sides, you can choose between standard wording or add a bespoke custom image (+$19.95).Griptonite
Gym tech company Griptonite has introduced several new innovations for modernizing your climbing workouts. Firstly, the smart hangboard, Motherboard, utilizes the popular Beastmaker hangboard and adds real-time feedback on applied force and hand bias. Bundles with either the Beastmaker 1000 or the Beastmaker 2000 are available for £349.99. Secondly, a new AI coaching feature is now available on the Grippy App. This tool analyzes your strengths and weaknesses based on your own logbook data. It then provides a tailored workout based on a chosen target.PhysiVāntage
PhysiVāntage, a climbing nutrition brand, has recently created a medical advisory board to help provide clinical, research and educational support for its products. The Medical Advisory Board represents self-regulation over its own high standards for PhysiVāntage. The board currently consists of Thomas Cunningham, M.D., and Noah Kaufman, M.D.Proxy Climbing
The Proxy Climbing auto belay gate by Vertical Solutions is an accessory for climbing gyms or homewalls with auto belay systems. Acting as an extra step and reminder, the belay gate is designed to ensure climbers clip in before climbing, promoting secure attachment to auto belay systems. Easy to set up and customizable for various routes, it’s durable and built to withstand frequent use. Belay Gate Dimensions: 4ft wide by 5ft tall. $110.00Rise Above Consulting
Gavin Heverly with Rise Above Consulting specializes in consulting for complex and high-value operational challenges for climbing businesses. Advising packages are available by project starting at $200/hour or in 10-hour increments for $1,500. For each additional 10 hours committed to upfront at once, there is a 5% discount capping at 20%. A free discovery call can be booked to discuss details.The Power Company
The newest skin care product from Power Company Climbing bundles three of the company’s best-selling items together in a Custom Organic Climbing Ditty Bag. The Organic Skin Care Bundle ($40) includes: a 2-Roll Pack of Circuit Tape; a pair (1 Medium Grit, 1 Fine Grit) of Finger Files; and a set of Climber Clippers (nail clippers with a black-matte finish and skin detail clippers)—all tucked into a black Organic Ditty Bag, made from durable 1000D cordura fabric, that has a black zipper and key clip and features a custom embroidered patch of the Power Company button logo. This bundle, the individual products, as well as other Power Company products are also available at wholesale pricing to retailers.Rock Gym Pro
The Rock Gym Pro team recently made several updates to the RGP platform focused on enhancing the user experience and streamlining operations. They’ve split credit card surcharges from monthly membership dues, ensuring clearer revenue tracking. Additionally, they’ve introduced automated prompts for collecting outstanding balances from ACH members, akin to prompts for credit card members. Revenue charts now display full decimal precision for accurate reporting, and a Customer GUID has been incorporated into the Customer Activity Analysis “Summary Report” for improved multi-facility tracking. Lastly, a database index was added to enhance performance for calendar actions involving internal queries of booking status.Tension Climbing
The Tension Ergo Edge ($52) is a no-hang tool for rehab, training and warm-up. The Ergo Edge is built to take into account the variable finger length of the average human hand, resulting in an un-level surface that can more evenly distribute load to the fingers in certain grip positions. The cylindrical design makes the 25mm edge both angle-adjustable and stable. A single Ergo Edge includes a 25mm edge for left-handed and right-handed profiles, with “L” and “R” engraving to differentiate the edges.Trango
Trango has several new products for Spring 2024, including the Lasso Tool Leash ($17.95); Reaction Steel Gym Quickdraw ($24.95); bolt to screw converter, Screwy (starting at $37 for a 25-pack); Icon Brush ($14.75); Oval K Carabiner ($9.95); Oval K Locking Carabiner ($11.95); Vector Carabiner ($8.50); Vector Rack Pack ($48.70); Vector Mega Rack Pack ($64.40); Vector Quickdraw ($19.95); Vector Quickdraw 6-Pack ($109.95); and Vector Quickdraw Package ($259.95).TRUBLUE
Now you can save $750 off the price of a new TRUBLUE iQ when you trade in your current auto belay by March 31. The updated TRUBLUE iQ is smaller, lighter and more durable than the original model. Additional savings are available by trading in your TRUBLUE Auto Belay before its next annual service appointment (savings of over $1,250). Contact TRUBLUE about the Trade-In Program to learn more.Awesome Woodys
Awesome Woodys has released a new home bouldering wall with adjustable angles: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 degrees. The Home Bouldering Wall Kit comes in two styles—a spray wall ($3,969.00) and a mini moon board ($4,253.00)—with simple assembly and easy to follow instructions. The board will fit in a room with standard ceiling height and features high-density T-Nuts, a quick adjustment system, and a 300mm kickboard.CLIMBMANAGER
CLIMBMANAGER now offers integration with payment systems such as Redsys, My Fatoorach, Paymob, Stripe, Vipps and Paysera as well as with the Zoho accounting system. Integration with payment systems enables users to make payments directly from within the software. This eliminates the need to go to external websites or use other platforms. Integrations enable you to handle transactions with customers around the world.Girls Gone Hueco
After three premiere events, more than 50 international screenings, and one film festival award (so far), Girls Gone Hueco is touring with its uplifting, relatable message. Since the premieres in Toronto, Salt Lake City and Vancouver, screenings have been taking place all around North America and Europe. The response so far has been overwhelmingly positive, with Girls Gone Hueco winning the “Empowerment Film of the Year” award from the Nordic Adventure Film Festival. The Girls Gone Hueco film tour schedule is available here.Gnarly Dood
Gnarly Dood’s Chalk Bags ($21.95), crafted from durable materials, feature a drawstring closure, an adjustable belt and a brush holder. Each bag depicts a scene from some of the top climbing destinations in the World. Other new products include the Gnar Hat ($27.95), Quickdraw Pouches ($24.95) and Chalk Buckets ($29.95).Petzl
A fully adjustable, eco-designed harness, the Corax ($79.95) from Petzl features a wide waistbelt and padded leg loops, two DOUBLEBACK buckles to easily adjust and center the harness, adjustable leg loops, and FRAME Technology construction that allows weight to be distributed across the waistbelt and leg loops. The new Corax LT ($69.95) is designed to be easy to use and comfortable for both gym and outdoor climbing. Built for a wide range of users, the new harness is available in five sizes and has four gear loops to rack gear.Pitch Six
Pitch Six’s Force Board is a smart, weight-free strength training system targeting rock climbers and other athletes that require potent strength training for fingers and other muscle groups. The Force Board works with the Force Board app, which is available for both iOS and Android platforms. Packages range from $149 to $339.Warrior’s Way
The Warrior’s Way Rock Climbing: Falling & Commitment Course provides instruction on falling and commitment in rock climbing taught by mental-training coach and best-selling author, Arno Ilgner. The course covers coaching, dynamic belaying, falling, stopping and commitment. Lifetime access to the online course is $199.Wild Country
A versatile harness engineered for multi-pitch, alpine, sport and trad adventures and all-round use, the Mosquito Pro ($129.95) features a wide waistbelt designed to fit all body types; adjustable leg loops for all-season climbing; and two rigid thermoplastic front gear loops and three rear gear loops, providing versatility and storage capacity for a full trad rack and ice screws. All gear loops are designed specifically to keep gear and draws away from the harness for smoother retrieval.ZÆD
The ZÆD by Raed Climbing is a new adjustable belay resistor that allows lightweight climbers to belay a heavier climbing partner. Described as “soft belaying,” Testers say ZÆD feels like belaying or being belayed by a climber of the same weight. The device is available in two materials: stainless steel (from $121) and titanium (from $149). The stainless steel version is robust and affordable, for gym climbing, and the titanium version is 20% lighter, for longer approaches to the crag.ZIGZAG Climbing
The LINK Crash Pad from ZIGZAG Climbing offers full 360° modularity and is designed for limitless configuration possibilities, matching any landing zone. The rapid peel-and-place capability is done through LINK Tape patches, which offer over 1,500lbs of connection force, eliminate gaps between pads, and give the ability to carry multiple pads without cords, cables or tie-downs. The Triple LINK offers 18sq. ft. of customizable coverage, weighing in at 4lbs. per pad unit. The LINK features a fully padded, removable and repositionable air-mesh harness system, 5-layer symmetrical foam cushioning, and 100% recycled Repreve 840d Ballistic water-resistant polyester fabric made from 111 plastic bottles. ($318.95)Want to include your products and services?
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Climb Insider: lots of comps and jobs
Just a few thoughts
Comps are in the air this week. Bunch of recaps, videos, and news from comp world below. In the US we’re in the middle of youth lead/TR season, and April we’ll see the launch of World Cup season with two events in China. Those readers who work for gyms or brands of climbing, it’s time to convene. On May 15-17 in Portland the industry will gather at this year’s CWA Summit. This year has a full schedule of educational pre-conferences – don’t miss this unique chance to upskill and learn from top thought-leaders of our industry. See The Freshest Job Posts HereCommunity & Culture
- Podcast: Canadian climbing legend and sports caster Pete Woods (Mario Stanley, Sends And Suffers)
- Children and climbing: focus on play above all (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- Alberto Ginés – “Our goal is to qualify” (Eva Martos, Desnivel)
- New Report Finds Outdoor Market Down in 2023 (OIA)
Comp Scene
- Controversial Call at USA Climbing Team Trials Sparks Debate (Delaney Miller, Outside)
- Climbing Escalade Canada Coaching Team Announced (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Lorraine Brown to step down as Head of Performance at GB Climbing (GB Climbing)
Comp Highlights
- Video: Who Could Flash ALL 30 Boulders at Plywood Masters? (EpicTV)
- Video: Studio Bloc Masters Showdown – The Final Round (EpicTV)
- Video: HOUSE Meisterschaft 2024 Highlights Bouldering (BLOC House)
- CWIF 2024 Round Up (Xa White, UK Climbing)
- Italy Dominate Speed at First European Cup of 2024 (IFSC)
For Routesetters
- Apr 11-12: Para Routesetting Workshop in Nashville (CBJ)
- May 11-12: Setter Showdown at Portland Rock Gym (Setter Showdown)
- Beta Testing New Routes Without Pissing Off Your Members (Carter Smith, CWA)
For Managers
- Mar 27: Developing Your Building for the Business of Play (Chris Ryan, CBJ)
- In-Depth Learning for the Whole Team: CWA Summit Pre-Conferences Are Two Months Away (CBJ)
- Limited Resources, High Demand: Making It Work as a Nonprofit Climbing Gym – CBJ Podcast with Jen Piperno (John Burgman, CBJ)
- 3500 SqFt of Free-Standing Climbing Walls For Sale (CBJ)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Taylor Reed on Climbing Research and Evidence-Informed Movement Coaching (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
- Video: Techniques that Make or Break Your Board Climbing (V4-V6 ft. Kyra Condie) (Hooper’s Beta)
Become Capitan’s Junior Software Engineer – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 March 21
Junior Software Engineer Capitan Remote “Capitan, the CRM for climbing gyms, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our team. This part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a breadth of experience in a supportive environment while solving interesting problems for an exciting, growing industry. You will be reporting directly to Capitan’s cofounder, who has experience growing startup engineering teams and mentoring new developers at two prior tech companies.”
JOB SEEKER TIPS:
3 Tips For Getting Your Job Search Started By Noto Group “One of the biggest mistakes I see is people making is trying to set up 30 minutes coffee meetings. Busy people don’t have time for that especially not with someone they don’t know. Start by trying to get 5 minutes over the phone with someone and build from there. And use LinkedIn for virtual networking! Be sure to send personal notes with your connection requests and consider building a target list. Excel is an easy way to keep track of companies and people you want to build relationships with over time.” Read the full article hereLATEST JOB OPENINGS
See all current jobs // Post your job FT = full time PT = part timeRECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ | LOCATION | TYPE |
Employee Experience Generalist at Sender One | Anywhere | FT – other |
Events & Outreach Manager at Sender One | Anywhere | FT – mktg/sales |
Marketing Coordinator at Joe’s Valley Fest | Anywhere | PT – mktg/sales |
Membership Coordinator at Climbing Wall Association | Anywhere | FT – manager, mktg/sales |
Junior Software Engineer at Capitan | Remote | PT – other |
Independent Sales Rep at Trango | Rockies or PNW | FT – mktg/sales |
Wall Install Lead & Foreman at EP Climbing | USA | FT – manufacturing |
Wall Installer at EP Climbing | USA | FT – manufacturing |
Wall & Ropes Course Specialist at Camp Kinneret | Agoura Hills, CA | Temp – instructor |
Community Coordinator at Sender One | Lakewood, CA | FT – front desk |
Customer Experience Supervisor at Sender One | Lakewood, CA | FT – front desk |
Program Supervisor at Sender One | Lakewood, CA | FT – coach |
Risk & Safety/Facilities Supervisor at Sender One | Lakewood, CA | FT – other |
Training & Development Coordinator at Sender One | Los Angeles, CA | FT – coach, instructor |
Community Coordinator at Sender One | Santa Ana, CA | PT – front desk |
Training & Development Coordinator at Sender One | Santa Ana, CA | FT – coach, instructor |
Facilities Associate at Movement | Sunnyvale, CA | FT – manufacturing |
Regional Manager, Facilities at Movement | Sunnyvale, CA | FT – manufacturing |
Trails Technician Climbing LTE at Jefferson County Open Space | Golden, CO | Temp – other |
Wall Attendant and Adult Instructor at Grip Bouldering | Grand Junction, CO | PT – front desk, instructor |
Youth Programs Instructor at Bouldering Project | Somerville, MA | FT – instructor |
Facilities Associate at Movement | Timonium and Columbia, MD | FT – manufacturing |
Regional Manager, Facilities at Movement | New York City, NY | FT – manufacturing |
Routesetter at Movement | Philadelphia, PA | FT – routesetter |
Career Centers of Climbing Industry
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https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/access-fund.png | Access Fund | https://www.accessfund.org/inside-access-fund/careers | organization | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/wi-adventure-rock.png | Adventure Rock | https://adventurerock.com/jobs/ | facility | USA - WI |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/alpine-climbing-adventure-fitness.png | Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness | https://climbatalpine.com/about/careers/ | facility | USA - CA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/american-alpine-club.png | American Alpine Club | https://americanalpineclub.org/jobs | organization | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ascend.png | ASCEND Climbing | https://www.ascendclimbing.com/ascend-jobs | facility | USA - OH, PA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ascent-studio.png | Ascent Studio | https://ascentstudio.com/employment/ | facility | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bonfire-collective.png | Bonfire Collective | https://thebonfirecollective.com/team/ | service | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bouldering-project.png | Bouldering Project (pick location) | https://boulderingproject.com/ | facility | USA - MN, TX, UT, WA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpg | Calgary Climbing Centre | https://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/ | facility | Canada - AB |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/central-rock-gym.png | Central Rock Gym | https://centralrockgym.com/careers/ | facility | USA - CT, FL, MA, NY, RI |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/delire-1.png | Delire | https://www.delirescalade.com/en/carrieres | product | Canada - QC |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/eldorado-wall-company.png | Eldorado Climbing | https://eldowalls.com/pages/careers | product | USA - CO - Louisville |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/entre-prises-1.png | EP Climbing | https://epclimbing.com/na/en/ep-usa-careers | product | USA - OR - Bend |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Everlast-Climbing-square.jpg | Everlast / Kumiki / Groperz / eXpression | https://everlastclimbing.com/pages/careers | product | USA - MN |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/fa-climbing.png | FA Climbing | https://faclimbing.com/careers/ | facility | USA - IL, PA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/on-guelph-grotto.png | Guelph Grotto | https://www.guelphgrotto.com/careers | facility | Canada - ON - Guelph |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trublue.png | Head Rush Technologies // TRUBLUE | https://trublueclimbing.com/about/careers | product | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/high-point-climbing.png | High Point Climbing & Fitness | https://www.highpointclimbing.com/employment | facility | USA - AL, TN |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/impact.png | IMPACT | https://impactclimbing.com/careers/ | product | Canada - ON - Milton |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/junction-climbing-center.png | Junction Climbing Centre | https://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunities | facility | Canada - ON - London |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metolius.png | Metolius | https://www.metoliusclimbing.com/job-openings.html | product | USA - OR - Bend |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metro-rock.png | MetroRock | https://metrorock.com/ | facility | USA - MA, NY, VT |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/momentum-1.png | Momentum | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/df699b76-9e67-4daa-9236-27d597e75dbf/Momentum-LLC | facility | USA - TX, UT, WA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/movement-2.png | Movement Gyms | https://movementgyms.com/careers/ | facility | USA - CA, CO, IL, MD, OR, TX, VA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OLC-jpg.jpg | OLC Architecture | https://www.olcdesigns.com/about-us/#teammember | service | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OnSite.png | OnSite | https://www.theonsite.com/careers | product | Canada - QC |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/organic.png | Organic Climbing | https://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunities | product | USA - PA - Philipsburg |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/peak-experiences.png | Peak Experiences | https://www.peakexperiences.com/employment | facility | USA - VA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/salon-de-lescalade.png | Salon de l'Escalade | https://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/ | organization | France |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/va-sportrock.png | Sportrock | https://www.sportrock.com/join-our-team | facility | USA - MD, VA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/stone-age-climbing-gym.png | Stone Age | https://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/ | facility | USA - NM - Albuquerque |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ut-the-front.png | The Front | https://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/ | facility | USA - UT |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-gravity-vault.png | The Gravity Vault | https://gravityvault.com/careers | facility | USA - CA, NJ, NY, PA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-north-face.png | The North Face | https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/careers | Product | USA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pad.png | The Pad | https://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/ | facility | USA - CA, NV |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-the-spot.png | The Spot | https://www.thespotgym.com/careers | facilities | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trango.png | Trango // Tenaya | https://trango.com/pages/careers | product | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/treadwall-fitness-1.png | Treadwall | https://treadwallfitness.com/careers/ | product | USA - MA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/nc-triangle-rock-club.png | Triangle Rock Club (choose location) | https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/ | facility | USA - NC, VA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-ubergrippen.png | Ubergrippen | https://ugclimbing.com/jobs/ | facility | USA - CO |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-Climbing.png | UKC (jobs in UK) | https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/job_finder/ | organization | United Kingdom |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-solutions.jpg | Vertical Solutions // Habit // Proxy // Pebble | https://vsclimbinggyms.com/company/careers | product | USA - UT |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-world-1.png | Vertical World | https://verticalworld.com/ | facility | USA - WA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/VITAL.png | Vital | https://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careers | facility | USA - CA, NY, WA |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/walltopia-1.png | Walltopia | https://careers.walltopia.com/ | products | Bulgaria |
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/zenith.png | Zenith Climbing | https://zenithclimbing.com/employment/ | facility | USA - MO |
Stone Climbing Announces New Ground-Up Build in Jacksonville
Stone Climbing, which opened in Saint Augustine, Florida in 2021, has just announced a new state-of-the-art facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The 16,000-square-foot plus facility will be opening in Spring 2025 and will include 50-foot lead walls, over 5000 square feet of bouldering, a Moonboard and Tension 2, a well-equipped fitness center, and a recovery zone with a sauna and cold baths.
Keeping with the original location’s clean aesthetic, they will be incorporating artwork, natural light, and Vertical Solutions walls in the design. The building is designed by Stone Member and local architect Connor Dowling of Open City Architecture.
“With the rapid expansion of big gyms from out of state into the Florida market, we wanted to keep climbing local in Northeast Florida. We have such a strong climbing community here that deserves a modern facility built by folks who care about them. This space has so much love and thoughtfulness going into it, it’s going to be special. It will be a place that inspires people to achieve their personal and climbing goals.” – Eric Hires, Co-Founder and CEO of Stone Climbing
Walls: Vertical Solutions Flooring: Habit CRM: Approach Website: www.stoneclimbing.com IG: @stoneclimbingco
CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
This April The Crag Will Host Its First Annual Spring Para Festival
The Crag Nashville Presents Spring Para Festival
Join us for our first annual Spring Para Festival, April 11-13th at The Crag Nashville! This is a 3-day event that includes routesetting workshops, volunteer workshops, para game, and strength training workshops, as well as a para competition! We‘re inviting athletes with disabilities within the IFSC para climbing categories – visual impairment, amputee, and reduced power – sign up today! We need setters and have financial assistance available. Those interested in assistance should reach out to Dylan@iloverockclimbing.com. 4/11/24 10am-6:00pm · Para Setting Workshop 4/12/24 10am-6:00pm · Para Setting Workshop 4/13/24 11am-2:00pm · Para Climbing Competition The Full Schedule: April 11th 10am–6pm · Para Routesetting Workshop 5pm–7pm · Volunteer Workshop April 12th 10am–6pm · Para Routesetting Workshop 6pm–8pm · Para Game Workshop 6:15pm–8:15pm · Strength Workshop April 13th 9am–10am · Adaptive Yoga 11am–2pm · Para Climbing Top Rope Competition *** “Hey Yashu, good to see you! Who do you want your side climber to be?” The Crag’s monthly adaptive climbing meetup had just kicked off and I was assigning volunteers to their athletes. I had not seen Yashu in a while. She had been recovering from a serious brain infection for the past several months, and she was finally starting to get back to the gym. “I don’t want a side climber on this route, okay?” “Ok! You got it Crusher!” “Crusher!” I stood frozen, watching her send, with a big dumb smile on my face. Yashu is 15 years old, has been climbing in The Crag’s youth adaptive league for two years, and has Cerebral Palsy, a disorder that affects a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. She descended, sweaty and smiling, “I’m joining Team Catalyst and I’m going to compete!” The para climber population is growing and the benefits of rock climbing are being noticed by medical professionals. Improvements in problem-solving, communication, coordination, and proprioception can all be attributed in part to climbing regularly. Week after week, season after season, and year after year, I see strength and confidence exude from our adaptive recreational league climbers. After volunteering for the High Point Riverside recreational para competition in December 2022, I knew I had to bring that kind of energy and stoke to my gym community. I remember driving home and building the components of a spectacular recreational para comp in my mind. I could not wait to share them with the Headsetter, Dylan Gary. I was practically ready to send out the invites. However, I had not considered an important factor. Our setting team did not have the training or experience to set for the IFSC para categories. The IFSC categories include Visual Impairment, Upper Amputee, Lower Amputee, Reduced Power, and Youth. It was apparent from the Highpoint comp, there was much more to it than a jug haul up an overhang. Our team needed quality training and resources to build a quality set for the kind of event I imagined. Hope was on the horizon! We received a flyer for a para-setting clinic at the Riveter Climbing Gym in North Carolina, featuring Aaron Davis and Nohl Haeckel! These world-class setters set the Highpoint Para Comp, Para Nationals, and The World Cup, and they were going to be teaching a para-setting clinic just 5 hours away! While talking with the owner, Kim Rank, I began to realize we did not have the budget to send our team, but when she suggested we invite them to The Crag and ask them to duplicate their event in six months I felt reinvigorated. Undoubtedly, routesetters from Regions 51, 52, and others would be thrilled to have a second chance to attend a and centrally located workshop! Dylan had attended his L2 with Nohl at Inspire Rock Cypress, and with his fingers crossed, he reached out. Nohl said he and Aaron would be happy to teach a workshop after Para Nationals at The Crag. The dates were finally set for April 2024! Together we are changing the terrain of commercial climbing by ensuring climbing is approachable for everyone. Workshops like these are starting to pop up around the US and give routesetters, volunteers, and para climbers an incredible community-centered place to learn. With the guidance of Nohl and Aaron, my amazing team; Kim Rank, Ashley Roos, Dylan Garey, Jess Malloy, Bob Mitchell, and our sponsors, we are so stoked to present a 3-day festival of events for climbers like Yashu and so many more. Last week Yashu rolled into practice and was presented with her very first Catalyst Team jersey and a brand new pair of Sportivas! She beamed as she slid on her royal blue jersey. She’s been stronger every week and is beginning to surpass where she was before her illness. Her mom tells me that this weekend “She’s sure the Para Nationals Climbers heard her as she cheered and coached from the couch.” If she has her way and sticks with her training, I have no doubt in my mind that one day she will descend spotlighted, sweaty and smiling, exclaiming ‘Crusher!’ from the Para Nationals stage to all the climbers who watch, cheer, and coach her from the couch. She’s starting her competition career this April at The Crag’s Spring Para Festival. A huge shout out and thank you to High Point Chattanooga Riverside for inspiring me, The Riveter for bringing the idea to life, Catalyst Adaptive Sports for training volunteers, CWA for getting the word out, The Crag crew, and all of our adaptive climbers for teaching me never underestimate them. Presented by Bulow Orthotics and Prosthetics, Catalyst Adaptive Sports, Inspirations Fitness, Genesis Auto Brokers, Less Leg More Heart, Patagonia, Peg Leg Porkers, Evolv. We are $1000 from reaching our sponsorship goal and are so grateful to those helping make this incredible event a reality. If this event aligns with your heart and your community’s values, please become a sponsor here.CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.