Climb Insider: crag reports and so many jobs
Just a few thoughts
Wins, effort, and strife from the crag scene this week. A few annual reports, a salute to a US access hero, and a podcast about route data. Back indoors, calls for USAC volunteers and hosts/sponsors for a fundraiser. Coaching and setting clinics. A few new boards get some attention. The setters and judges for Paris Olympics are announced. And gobs of jobs down below! See The Freshest Job Posts HereCommunity & Culture
- Podcast: Natalia Grossman – The Tyranny of Expectations (Enormocast)
- Who Is @sleepeatclimbrepeat? (Alben Osaki, Outside)
- 5 Benefits of Rock Climbing for Kids (Jenny Beaulieu, Movement Gyms)
- Climb to Paris Challenge (Vertical-Life)
Comp Scene
- IFSC Officials Announced for Paris 2024 (IFSC)
- IFSC Launches New Website (IFSC)
- 2024 National Athlete Categorisation list (Sport Climbing Australia)
- Location Announced for USA Climbing 2024 Youth Nationals (CBJ)
- Video: The Climbing Works International Festival 2024 Finals (ClimbAble)
Crag Scene
- Podcast: Mountain Project vs Open Beta – A Fight For Data Rights w Viet Nyguen (The Climbing Majority)
- When You Clip a Bolt or Climb on Public Lands, You Can Thank This Guy (Jeff Jackson, Outside)
- Annual Report 2023 (Global Climbing Initiative)
- 2023 Climbing Advocacy Report (Access Fund)
For Routesetters
- Jul-Sep: 2024 Routesetting Workshops (B.I.G. Initiative)
- Vortex Launches Routesetting Program Data Survey
- Video: First Reset Comp Boulder at Studio Bloc Masters 2024 Semifinals (Beta Routesetting)
- Video: Route setting tips & tutorial – Setting boulders with limited space & holds (Beta Routesetting)
For Managers & Coaches
- May 18-19: C4PC at Freestone Climbing in Missoula (Camp 4 Human Performance)
- 39 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2024 (CBJ)
- Help Shape the Future Direction of USA Climbing (CBJ)
- Seeking Hosts & Sponsors for CLIMB Fundraiser (CBJ)
- Outdoor Industry Participation Still Up Despite Retailer Struggles (Bart Schaneman, The Daily)
Training Tips
- Podcast: The Secret to Hard Moves that Most Climbers Are Missing (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
- How Gut Health Affects Training, Recovery, and Performance (Lucie Hanes, PhysiVāntage)
- 3 bad habits to banish to get injured less often (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- How to Use a Tension Board (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- What’s Best For You – the Tension Board 2, the 2024 MoonBoard, or the Woods Board? (Matt Samet, Outside)
Become DYNO Detroit’s Assistant Head Routesetter – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 March 28
CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Assistant Head Routesetter DYNO Detroit Detroit, MI “DYNO Detroit, located in the Eastern Market district of Detroit, MI, is Detroit’s first full-service climbing gym and seeking a full-time Assistant Head Routesetter. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively within our routesetting team. Our routesetting program strives to be modern and professional, taking pride in the product they provide to our dedicated climbing community. Candidates must embody enthusiasm to create climbs for all, while contributing their own unique style to our routesetting team and adhering to the highest safety standards at all times.”
Assistant Head Routesetter DYNO Detroit Detroit, MI “DYNO Detroit, located in the Eastern Market district of Detroit, MI, is Detroit’s first full-service climbing gym and seeking a full-time Assistant Head Routesetter. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively within our routesetting team. Our routesetting program strives to be modern and professional, taking pride in the product they provide to our dedicated climbing community. Candidates must embody enthusiasm to create climbs for all, while contributing their own unique style to our routesetting team and adhering to the highest safety standards at all times.”
JOB SEEKER TIPS:
Answering “Tell Me About a Time You Had a Conflict at Work” By Indeed Editorial Team “Think about your work experience, and choose a relevant example that aligns with the position you’re seeking. This can help the interviewer understand how you might behave if a similar situation occurs if they hire you, and it may demonstrate how your skill set matches the job requirements. It’s also important to select an example with a positive outcome so you’re able to highlight what you learned from the experience.” 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 |
Junior Software Engineer at Capitan | Remote | PT – other |
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 |
Head Coach at The Spot | Colorado | PT – coach |
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 |
Lead Routesetter at HiClimb | Honolulu, HI | FT – routesetter |
Facilities Associate at Movement | Timonium and Columbia, MD | FT – manufacturing |
Assistant Head Routesetter at DYNO Detroit | Detroit, MI | FT – routesetter |
Gym Manager at Upper Limits | St. Louis, MO | FT – manager |
General Manager at High Altitude | Incline Village and Truckee, NV/CA | FT – manager |
Regional Manager, Facilities at Movement | New York City, NY | FT – manufacturing |
Routesetter at Reach | Philadelphia, PA | FT – routesetter |
Routesetter at Climb Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | FT – routesetter |
Routesetter at Mesa Rim | Austin, TX | FT – routesetter |
General Manager at The Front | Salt Lake City, UT | FT – manager |
Career Centers of Climbing Industry
NAME | TYPE | LOCATION | ||
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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 |
Help Shape the Future Direction of USA Climbing
The Board of USA Climbing is looking for individuals to serve on its new Strategic Planning Task Force to help guide the development of the organization’s 2025-2028 strategic plan. The task force will work from May through December this year to solicit input from the wide range of stakeholders in the competition climbing community and work with the Board to synthesize that input into a strategic plan for the Board’s review and adoption in December.
The task force will have 12 members, at least one-third of whom must be athletes per the USA Climbing Bylaws. While not required, prior experience with strategic planning efforts at other organizations—particularly those that are non-profit and/or sport-focused—is desired. Task force members should expect to contribute between five and ten hours per month to this effort.
USA Climbing encourages all to participate. As with all USAC committees and task forces, members of the Strategic Planning Task Force will be selected without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Open discussion and the presentation of a diversity of views will be encouraged.
If you are interested in serving on the task force, click here to complete our short application by Sunday, April 7. Questions may be directed to strategic@usaclimbing.org. The Board of Directors is expected to approve the task force members at its April 17 meeting, and the task force will begin its work in early May.
Apply for the Task Force
CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
Maine Gym Expands Into New Hampshire, Repurposes Former Donut Shop
Salt Pump Climbing Co. opened its new Portsmouth, New Hampshire location on February 23rd, located 47 miles south of Salt Pump’s original Scarborough, Maine location that opened in 2015. Also known as “The Donut Factory,” due to being built in a former donut shop, the Portsmouth facility is a 14,700-foot climbing gym with a bouldering focus and 20-foot top-roping walls.
In addition to training, fitness and yoga amenities, Salt Pump Portsmouth features a child and family-friendly climbing area. Also offered at the gym are classes focused on movement and technique as well as dance options and various youth programs, such as after-school programs, climbing teams and camps.
According to a recent press release sent to CBJ, Salt Pump managing partner Taki Miyamoto says, “The community has been enthusiastically following the construction progress…Also, while bouldering can be done alone, the gym’s layout encourages climbers to interact and support each other.” The press release also noted that memberships and punch cards can be used across the two Salt Pump facilities.
More photos of the new Portsmouth gym prior to its grand opening can be found here.
Location Announced for USA Climbing 2024 Youth Nationals
The Youth National Championships return for 2024 and will be hosted at USA Climbing’s very own National Training Center in Salt Lake City, UT, July 6-14!
Twenty-four national champions will be crowned as young athletes compete in bouldering, lead, and speed over the nine-day Youth National Championships.
Competitor Registration Windows
Normal Registration Period
Normal Registration Begins: Tuesday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT
Normal Registration Deadline: Friday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT
Registration Fee: $175 + $55 per discipline
Extended Registration Period
Extended Registration Begins: Saturday, June 22
Extended Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. MT
Registration Fee: $225 + $55 per discipline
Late Registration Period
Late Registration Begins: Thursday, June 27
Late Registration Deadline: Friday, July 5 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT
Registration Fee: $425 + $55 per discipline
Spectator Information
Competitors will receive a plus one ticket for each round of competition they participate in. Spectator tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, June 18 in line with the competitor registration opening. Ample tickets will be available for purchase.
HB 257 Information
USA Climbing recognizes that the recent passing of HB 257 affects trans and non-binary members. USA Climbing does not support this legislation and remains committed to fostering an environment where all climbers feel welcome and can strive for success. The USA Climbing Training Center is a privately owned space that is not required to comply with HB 257. Moreover, the facility will have gender-neutral bathroom options for participants. For those who are traveling to Utah and would like more information about HB 257, check out the HB 257 FAQs provided to us by the ACLU of Utah and Equality Utah. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.
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CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
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
Kilter News: IFSC Catalogue S24
Here is a close up of some of the many holds produced at Composite X that were selected for the IFSC S24 Catalogue. Are you intrigued? These can be yours!
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ARTICLE: IFSC RELEASE CATALOGUE S24: HOLDS, MACROS, AND VOLUMES FOR THE OLYMPIC QUALIFIER SERIES EVENT IN BUDAPEST
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CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
CBJ press releases are written by the sponsor and do not represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.
39 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2024
A new spring climbing season is here, and so are dozens of new arrivals for the climbers and staff at your gym! Below you’ll find resources for kick-starting a new gym project, supporting staff development and tackling operational challenges; customizable auto belay gates for climber safety; smart training tools and AI-powered apps; top-of-the-line skin-care products for long sessions; new carabiners, quickdraws and harnesses; artistic chalk bags; a complete crash pad set; a must-see, award-winning film tour; and much more!
BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW:
Awesome Woodys – Capitan – Chalk Cartel – CLIMBMANAGER – EP Climbing – Flashed – Girls Gone Hueco – Gnarly Dood – Griptonite – Petzl – PhysiVāntage – Pitch Six – Proxy – Rise Above Consulting – Rock Gym Pro – Tension Climbing – The Power Company – Trango – TRUBLUE – Warrior’s Way – Wild Country – ZÆD – ZIGZAG
SEE OTHER BUYER GUIDES HERE
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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Vortex Routesetting and Consulting, founded by Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright, recently launched a Routesetting Program Data Survey to collect updated routesetting statistics and information for the industry. The survey includes questions about routesetter compensation, workload, the wall stripping process, and more. “We want people to feel comfortable sharing information, so we always redact any identifying information in our reports,” states McCarthy-James. “We are not looking to put anyone on blast—just looking for overall trends.”
In addition to making the results available “to individuals and companies looking to answer specific questions,” McCarthy-James notes the Vortex team wants the collected information to be easily available to the public, as well, and is planning to share information through avenues like the CWA Summit, CBJ, and the Vortex website. McCarthy-James and Wright presented at the past two CWA Summits, sharing some of their initial research in 2022, and downloadable slides from both presentations are available for free on their website. Now, the Vortex co-founders are hoping to keep that data up to date and expand upon their findings through the latest survey.
“This project is ongoing,” McCarthy-James says. “We hope that our findings provide climbing gym owners, managers and routesetters with the tools they need to structure a routesetting program that reflects the priorities of their community. The data we gather from this survey allows us to provide analysis to those looking to stay competitive in the current market.”