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Climb Insider: new US champs, board, rules

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Congrats to the new US National Champions! Unbelievably, Sharma was there too, and just missed finals. Hope he keeps showing up, it’s like the 90s again. Unlike the 90s, we now purchase crags to preserve access, some examples below. Also a few podcasts with comp support staff, changes at USA Climbing, and a few online sessions for gym staff.  See The Freshest Job Posts Here

Community & Culture

Trango Holds Pardners

Comp Scene

For Routesetters

For Managers

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Routeset at Half Moon Bouldering – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 October 17

half moon bouldering header CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Facilities Manager Half Moon Bouldering Seattle, WA “We are seeking a highly motivated Route Setter that will collaborate with our Route Setting Team to create a memorable bouldering experience for climbers of all ages and abilities. You’ll be responsible for setting high quality boulder problems, based on the needs of the community while expressing what makes your setting unique.”
Atomik Adjustable Pinches

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How To Prepare for an Industry Interview in 8 Steps By Indeed Editorial Team “Understanding details about an organization may provide insight to you about their values, certain industry-specific tools or techniques they may use and what they may look for in a candidate. Consider researching the company that you’re performing an interview with to help you prepare for the types of questions they may ask you or skills you may want to include in your answers. You can find out information about an organization by looking at their company website or asking people who worked there.” Read the full article here

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

See all current jobs // Post your job FT = full time PT = part time
RECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ LOCATION TYPE
Recreation Leader at City of Huntsville Huntsville, AL PT – other
Website Admin at Climbing Business Journal Remote/Boulder, CO PT – other
Routesetter at Rock Climb Fairfield Fairfield, CT FT – routesetter
Routesetter at HiClimb Honolulu, HI FT – routesetter
Youth Teams Coach at MetroRock Littleton, MA PT – coach
Shift Supervisor at The Gravity Vault Upper Saddle River, NJ PT – manager
Comp Head Coach at Mesa Rim Reno, NV FT – coach
Front Desk Crew at The Pad Binghamton, NY PT – front desk
Setting Crew at The Pad Binghamton, NY PT – routesetter
Assistant Manager at RocVentures Rochester, NY FT – manager
Wall Drafter at EP Climbing Bend, OR FT – manufacturing
Assistant Manager at Portland Rock Gym Portland, OR FT – front desk, manager
Routesetter at ASCEND Erie, PA PT – routesetter
Site Manager at The Gravity Vault Lehigh Valley, PA FT – manager
Facilities Manager at Edgeworks Bellevue/Seattle/Tacoma, WA FT – manager
Routesetter at Half Moon Seattle, WA PT – routesetter

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

NAMETYPELOCATION
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wi-adventure-rock.pngAdventure Rockhttps://adventurerock.com/jobs/facilityUSA - WI
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-alpine.pngAlpine Climbing Adventure Fitnesshttps://climbatalpine.com/about/careers/facilityUSA - CA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/american-alpine-club.pngAmerican Alpine Clubhttps://americanalpineclub.org/jobsorganizationUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pa-ascend.pngASCEND Climbinghttps://www.ascendclimbing.com/ascend-jobsfacilityUSA - OH, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-ascent-studio.pngAscent Studiohttps://ascentstudio.com/employment/facilityUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bouldering-project-1.pngBouldering Project (pick location)https://boulderingproject.com/facilityUSA - MN, TX, UT, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpgCalgary Climbing Centrehttps://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/facilityCanada - AB
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/central-rock-gym-1.pngCentral Rock Gymhttps://centralrockgym.com/careers/facilityUSA - CT, FL, MA, NY, RI
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/eldorado-wall-company.pngEldorado Climbinghttps://eldowalls.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO - Louisville
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/entre-prises.pngEP Climbinghttps://epclimbing.com/na/en/ep-usa-careersproductUSA - OR - Bend
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/everlast.pngEverlast / Kumiki / Groperz / eXpressionhttps://everlastclimbing.com/pages/careersproductUSA - MN
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/il-first-ascent.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/head-rush.pngHead Rush Technologies // TRUBLUEhttps://trublueclimbing.com/about/careersproductUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tn-high-point.pngHigh Point Climbing & Fitnesshttps://www.highpointclimbing.com/employmentfacilityUSA - AL, TN
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-junction.pngJunction Climbing Centrehttps://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunitiesfacilityCanada - ON - London
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ma-metrorock.pngMetroRockhttps://metrorock.com/facilityUSA - MA, NY, VT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/momentum-1.pngMomentumhttps://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/df699b76-9e67-4daa-9236-27d597e75dbf/Momentum-LLCfacilityUSA - TX, UT, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/movement-1.pngMovement Gymshttps://movementgyms.com/careers/facilityUSA - CA, CO, IL, MD, OR, TX, VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/olc-architecture.pngOLC Architecturehttps://www.olcdesigns.com/about-us/#teammemberserviceUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/onsite.pngOnSitehttps://www.theonsite.com/careersproductCanada - QC
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/organic.pngOrganic Climbinghttps://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunitiesproductUSA - PA - Philipsburg
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/va-peak-experiences.pngPeak Experienceshttps://www.peakexperiences.com/employmentfacilityUSA - VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salon-de-lescalade.pngSalon de l'Escaladehttps://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/organizationFrance
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nm-stone-age.pngStone Agehttps://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/facilityUSA - NM - Albuquerque
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ut-the-front.pngThe Fronthttps://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/facilityUSA - UT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-gravity-vault.pngThe Gravity Vaulthttps://gravityvault.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NJ, NY, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-the-pad.pngThe Padhttps://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/facilityUSA - CA, NV
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-the-spot.pngThe Spothttps://www.thespotgym.com/careersfacilitiesUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/trango.pngTrango // Tenayahttps://trango.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/treadwall-fitness.pngTreadwallhttps://treadwallfitness.com/careers/productUSA - MA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nc-triangle-rock-club.pngTriangle Rock Club (choose location)https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/facilityUSA - NC, VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-ubergrippen.pngUbergrippenhttps://ugclimbing.com/jobs/facilityUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UK-Climbing.pngUKC (jobs in UK)https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/job_finder/organizationUnited Kingdom
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/vertical-solutions.jpgVertical Solutions // Habit // Proxy // Pebblehttps://vsclimbinggyms.com/company/careersproductUSA - UT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wa-vertical-world.pngVertical Worldhttps://verticalworld.com/facilityUSA - WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-vital.pngVitalhttps://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NY, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/walltopia.pngWalltopiahttps://careers.walltopia.com/productsBulgaria

Climb Insider: community perspectives, US Nationals

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Here in the US it’s a big weekend – National Championships in Salt Lake City. Over 200 top athletes including 5 champions from 2023 and 2 Olympians. Good luck to all competitors, volunteers and staff! Beyond comps below you’ll find a fresh perspectives on gyms, routesetting, climbing partners, and media. Consider a donation to support survivors of Hurricane Helene. See The Freshest Job Posts Here

Community & Culture

Eldorado Climbing

Hurricane Helene

World Cups

Comp Scene

Eldorado Climbing

For Routesetters

For Managers

Training Tips

Manage Edgeworks Facilities – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 October 10

dream job at Edgeworks Climbing Gyms CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Facilities Manager Edgeworks Bellevue/Seattle/Tacoma, WA “The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of Edgeworks facilities, equipment and expansion/improvement projects. The Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Operations and works in collaboration with the Gym Operations managers of each location as well as specific department managers/directors to ensure that the facilities and equipment are maintained and operating in order to provide the highest quality experience for customers and staff. In addition, the Facilities Manager collaborates in the planning and management of special projects and/or construction projects for expansion/improvement of Edgeworks Climbing facilities.”
Elevate Climbing Walls

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Boundaries at work: Why they matter and how to set them By CareerBuilder “If you’re not good with boundaries or need to go above and beyond to prove yourself, try to shift your perspective. When you attach your self-worth to work, it can be challenging to stop working. You may feel like you always need to go that extra mile and work until you gain recognition to feel good about yourself. This path sets you up for burnout and leads to a constant cycle with a hole in your day-to-day living you can never fill. Instead, strive to see your worth beyond your work.” Read the full article here

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

See all current jobs // Post your job FT = full time PT = part time
RECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ LOCATION TYPE
Recreation Leader at City of Huntsville Huntsville, AL PT – other
Programs Manager at The Pad San Luis Obispo, CA PT – manager
Website Admin at Climbing Business Journal Remote/Boulder, CO PT – other
Routesetter at Rock Climb Fairfield Fairfield, CT FT – routesetter
Routesetter at HiClimb Honolulu, HI FT – routesetter
Youth Programs Instructor at Salt Pump Scarborough/Portsmouth, ME/NH PT – instructor
Routesetter at Pulse Climbing Hunter and Newcastle, NSW Temp – routesetter
Comp Head Coach at Mesa Rim Reno, NV FT – coach
Programs Manager at The Pad Binghamton, NY PT – manager
Assistant Manager at RocVentures Rochester, NY FT – manager
Wall Drafter at EP Climbing Bend, OR FT – manufacturing
Site Manager at The Gravity Vault Lehigh Valley, PA FT – manager
Facilities Manager at Edgeworks Bellevue/Seattle/Tacoma, WA FT – manager

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

NAMETYPELOCATION
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/access-fund.pngAccess Fundhttps://www.accessfund.org/about/careersorganizationUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wi-adventure-rock.pngAdventure Rockhttps://adventurerock.com/jobs/facilityUSA - WI
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-alpine.pngAlpine Climbing Adventure Fitnesshttps://climbatalpine.com/about/careers/facilityUSA - CA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/american-alpine-club.pngAmerican Alpine Clubhttps://americanalpineclub.org/jobsorganizationUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pa-ascend.pngASCEND Climbinghttps://www.ascendclimbing.com/ascend-jobsfacilityUSA - OH, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-ascent-studio.pngAscent Studiohttps://ascentstudio.com/employment/facilityUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bouldering-project-1.pngBouldering Project (pick location)https://boulderingproject.com/facilityUSA - MN, TX, UT, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpgCalgary Climbing Centrehttps://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/facilityCanada - AB
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/central-rock-gym-1.pngCentral Rock Gymhttps://centralrockgym.com/careers/facilityUSA - CT, FL, MA, NY, RI
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/eldorado-wall-company.pngEldorado Climbinghttps://eldowalls.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO - Louisville
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/entre-prises.pngEP Climbinghttps://epclimbing.com/na/en/ep-usa-careersproductUSA - OR - Bend
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/everlast.pngEverlast / Kumiki / Groperz / eXpressionhttps://everlastclimbing.com/pages/careersproductUSA - MN
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/il-first-ascent.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/head-rush.pngHead Rush Technologies // TRUBLUEhttps://trublueclimbing.com/about/careersproductUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tn-high-point.pngHigh Point Climbing & Fitnesshttps://www.highpointclimbing.com/employmentfacilityUSA - AL, TN
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-junction.pngJunction Climbing Centrehttps://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunitiesfacilityCanada - ON - London
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ma-metrorock.pngMetroRockhttps://metrorock.com/facilityUSA - MA, NY, VT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/momentum-1.pngMomentumhttps://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/df699b76-9e67-4daa-9236-27d597e75dbf/Momentum-LLCfacilityUSA - TX, UT, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/movement-1.pngMovement Gymshttps://movementgyms.com/careers/facilityUSA - CA, CO, IL, MD, OR, TX, VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/olc-architecture.pngOLC Architecturehttps://www.olcdesigns.com/about-us/#teammemberserviceUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/onsite.pngOnSitehttps://www.theonsite.com/careersproductCanada - QC
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/organic.pngOrganic Climbinghttps://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunitiesproductUSA - PA - Philipsburg
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/va-peak-experiences.pngPeak Experienceshttps://www.peakexperiences.com/employmentfacilityUSA - VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salon-de-lescalade.pngSalon de l'Escaladehttps://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/organizationFrance
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nm-stone-age.pngStone Agehttps://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/facilityUSA - NM - Albuquerque
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ut-the-front.pngThe Fronthttps://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/facilityUSA - UT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-gravity-vault.pngThe Gravity Vaulthttps://gravityvault.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NJ, NY, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-the-pad.pngThe Padhttps://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/facilityUSA - CA, NV
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-the-spot.pngThe Spothttps://www.thespotgym.com/careersfacilitiesUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/trango.pngTrango // Tenayahttps://trango.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/treadwall-fitness.pngTreadwallhttps://treadwallfitness.com/careers/productUSA - MA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nc-triangle-rock-club.pngTriangle Rock Club (choose location)https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/facilityUSA - NC, VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-ubergrippen.pngUbergrippenhttps://ugclimbing.com/jobs/facilityUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UK-Climbing.pngUKC (jobs in UK)https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/job_finder/organizationUnited Kingdom
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/vertical-solutions.jpgVertical Solutions // Habit // Proxy // Pebblehttps://vsclimbinggyms.com/company/careersproductUSA - UT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wa-vertical-world.pngVertical Worldhttps://verticalworld.com/facilityUSA - WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-vital.pngVitalhttps://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NY, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/walltopia.pngWalltopiahttps://careers.walltopia.com/productsBulgaria

Getting Hired to Aging Out: How Long Can You Turn That Wrench? Online Discussion November 12

Getting Hired to Aging Out - How Long Can You Turn That Wrench A fun side hustle, or a career? Lots of climbers want to become routesetters, but once they get a peek behind that curtain, the work might not seem as glamorous as they originally thought. Is routesetting a sustainable career? Why are so many experienced routesetters leaving the industry? What can we do to keep the profession going (and growing)? This month we’re talking with Kenny Benson and Morgan Young about what it means to be a professional routesetter, and how we can keep moving forward.

FREE ONLINE DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 12TH @6PM MT

RSVP HERE

Setters Only! is a series of free online discussions led by Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright from Vortex Routesetting, with relevant guests from across the industry. The panel-discussion-style sessions include time for interactive Q&As with attendees.

Upcoming Dates: DECEMBER 10 & JANUARY 14 @6PM MT (Monthly on 2nd Tuesday)

Meet your hosts and guests:

Kenny Benson holds a USAC L4, has over a decade of full-time commercial setting experience, and was recently promoted to Routesetting Director for Momentum. His career has spanned setting at local, regional and divisional events to working on Youth Sport and Bouldering National Championships, Collegiate and Para National Championships, and two IFSC Para World Cups. In a field that is physically demanding and rapidly evolving, he has been focused on staying adaptable—both in his setting work and his approach to longevity in the industry. He believes with age comes the challenge of maintaining the same level of performance, but also the opportunity to lean into experience, strategy and creativity to continue contributing meaningfully to your setting teams. Kenny Benson
Morgan Young is the Head Setter at Seattle Bouldering Project, a role he has held across multiple gyms for 15 years. Morgan Young
Foxman McCarthy-James is an owner and consultant with Vortex Routesetting. She has brought her background in education into her routesetting career, serving on the CWA Routesetting and Work at Height Committees and teaching routesetting clinics around the country. She is passionate about continuing the conversation on how we can make our industry more welcoming and inclusive. www.vortexroutesetting.com Foxman McCarthy-James
Justin Wright is an owner and consultant with Vortex Routesetting. He holds a USAC L4 and has developed routesetting teams across the country. Serving on the CWA’s Routesetting and Work At Height Committees, Justin is committed to helping move the climbing industry forward by developing routesetter education pathways and recommending best practices for volunteer Work at Height standards. www.vortexroutesetting.com Justin Wright

New Climbing Holds & Volumes: October 2024

October brings a fresh lineup of climbing holds and volumes from 21 leading companies, designed to jumpstart any routesetter’s creativity. This month’s roundup features an array of textures, macro shapes and complex volumes that prioritize versatility and functionality. Whether you’re expanding your hold collection or refreshing well-loved walls, these new additions offer something for any climbing gym. BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW: ArtlineAtomikBarnholdsCheetaDeathgripsFlatholdGood HoldsKilter Grips – MorphoNicrosOcelot Grips – PolytalonSecret HoldsSo iLLSup’rTeknikThrill SeekerUrban PlastixVice GripsVolxWataaah
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ARTLINE

New from ArtLine: TribeLine Slopers M2 DTTribeLine Slopers M1 DTProLine Screw-ons 10ProLine Screw-ons 8


ATOMIK

New from Atomik Climbing: Screw-On Adjustable Pinches (full set)Screw-On Adjustable Pinches (Sets of 10)Screw-On Adjustable Pinches (Set of 2)


DEATHGRIPS

New from Deathgrips Climbing: Abyss Descent Jugs


FLATHOLD

New from Flathold: Lucha Libra Extension


KILTER

New from Kilter Grips: VTF Comp Pack #1


MORPHO

New from Morpho: Blades 01 V.048Blades 02 Dual Texture V.051 North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab


POLYTALON

New from Polytalon: Kids Climbing Holds Moby (Boulder Small)


SUP’R

New from Sup’r Climbing: Macros fighters


TEKNIK

New from Teknik Handholds: Overhoods


THRILL SEEKER

New from Thrill Seeker Holds: Rubble Macro 1 dual textureRubble Macro 6 dual textureRubble Macro 7 dual textureRubble Macro 8 dual textureRubble Macro 9 dual texture


URBAN PLASTIX

New from Urban Plastix: VTF UP Comp Pack #1


WATAAAH

New from Wataaah: Candice Makro 1Candice XLCintia XXL1Cintia L2Kiara Makro 1 North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab


BARNHOLDS

New from BarnHolds Climbing: Enigma Pockets


CHEETA

New from Cheeta Holds: Sky Base Hybrids


GOOD HOLDS

New from Good Holds: Joy Line


NICROS

New from Nicros: Wedge Stacks Assembly  


OCELOT

New from Ocelot Grips: Light Waves


SECRET

New from Secret Holds: Comp XXL Ledges


SO ILL

New from So iLL Holds: Dual-Tex Macros – Innies


VICE GRIPS

New from Vice Grips: [phantoms]


VOLX

New from Volx: Bumblebee


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Climb Insider: clinics, webinars, podcasts, and comp news

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World Cup season is almost over (links to watch Seoul below) and IFSC just announced their 2025 schedule. News from CEC and USAC too. Some great athlete podcasts, and one with a top veteran setter. Clinics, certifications, a webinar, an online discussion, and insights about market research. Lots of new products and services. And a photo contest! See The Freshest Job Posts Here

Community & Culture

Eldorado Climbing

World Cups

Comp Scene

Elevate Climbing Walls

For Routesetters

For Managers

Training Tips

Become RocVentures’s Assistant Manager – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 October 3

rocventures header image CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Assistant Manager Rocventures Rochester, NY “The Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring members and guests have the best possible climbing experience at RocVentures. They serve as the liaison between the climbing community, management team, and front-of-house staff. Essential skills for this position include exceptional customer service, the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage staff, create a positive work environment, stay well-organized both in the office and at the front desk, and make critical decisions in the moment. This position reports directly to the General Manager and Owners.”
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LATEST JOB OPENINGS

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RECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ LOCATION TYPE
Routesetter at High Altitude Fitness Truckee/Incline Village, CA/NV FT – routesetter
Routesetter at Movement Centennial, CO FT – routesetter
Youth Team Manager at Movement Englewood, CO FT – coach, manager
Website Admin at Climbing Business Journal Remote/Boulder, CO PT – other
Routesetter at Rock Climb Fairfield Fairfield, CT FT – routesetter
Routesetter at HiClimb Honolulu, HI FT – routesetter
Head Coach at Bouldering Project Sommerville, MA FT – coach
Routesetter at Pulse Climbing Hunter and Newcastle, NSW Temp – routesetter
Comp Head Coach at Mesa Rim Reno, NV FT – coach
Assistant Manager at RocVentures Rochester, NY FT – manager
Marketing Director at Portland Rock Gym Portland, OR FT – manager, mktg/sales
Routesetter at Portland Rock Gym Portland, OR FT – routesetter
Director of Routesetting at Stone Co. College Station, TX PT – routesetter
Regional Facilities Manager at Movement Dallas, TX FT – manufacturing

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

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October 30 Webinar: Building with Purpose – Balancing Passion, People and Profit for Lasting Impact

Building with Purpose - Balancing Passion, People and Profit for Lasting Impact

Is your new gym project well-balanced?

To successfully bring a meaningful building project to life, it’s essential to balance passion with practical business needs. Focusing on People, Purpose and Profit can help you align your vision with long-term sustainability:
  • People: Create something that resonates with and serves a community.
  • Purpose: Build around a mission that reflects your passion and vision.
  • Profit: Ensure financial stability to fund the project’s growth and sustain its future.
Whether you’re operating a nonprofit or a for-profit business, generating sufficient revenue is critical. It gives you the freedom to shape your project’s future, explore new opportunities, and continue developing what you’re passionate about. Without a sustainable profit model, even the most inspiring project won’t last. This session is a great fit for anyone planning or dreaming about a new climbing gym location. Ready to learn more? Join us Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00am MDT. Host Chris Ryan of Chris Ryan Studio will lead this webinar as part of the ongoing CBJ Climbing Gym Management Series. CBJ Members: RSVP Here for Free Access** Not a Member? Purchase Access Here for $59
Trango Holds Pardners

All staff of CBJ members are invited!

**Live webinars are offered as a FREE member benefit to staff of CBJ member businesses at the Biz level and above (check if your employer is a member here). Each staff member must RSVP, although managers can RSVP for multiple staff. On-demand video recordings are available to staff at Plus or Premium member businesses and individual purchasers. Questions about accessing these recordings? Email us at info@climbingbusinessjournal.com. See All CBJ Webinar Recordings Here

Meet your presenter:

Chris Ryan Studio, led by building design and development consultant Chris Ryan AIA, works with climbing gym owners to turn their ideas into successfully completed building projects and thriving businesses. Together, we organize top-tier projects with a combination of advising, financial planning and analysis, and visualizations. www.chrisryanstudio.com Chris Ryan Studio
 

Climbing Escalade Canada to organize first-ever National Para-Climbing Championships

image of CEC para championships We are delighted to announce an important milestone for the Canadian climbing community: Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) will be organizing, in collaboration with Accès Grimpe, the very first National Para-Climbing Championships on February 8 and 9, 2025, at the Campus Escalade Voie located in Victoriaville’s Complexe Promutuel. This historic event, which will be coordinated by the Access Grimpe team, represents a major step forward in our commitment to inclusivity in our sport and offers an exciting opportunity for para-athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage. CEC has teamed up with Accès Grimpe, an organization with unique expertise in para-climbing in Canada. Accès Grimpe has already organized several provincial competitions, and accepted the challenge to make the first National Championships a success! The strength of their network of partnerships and volunteers, as well as their expertise, provide us with a solid foundation for organizing this major event. The National Para-Climbing Championships will also form an integral part of the National Team selection process for the 2025 season. More details, including registration information and specific competition formats, will be shared in the fall. For now, mark this date in your calendars and stay tuned for more information! We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches and the entire climbing community to celebrate this historic event. Save the Date: February 8-9, 2025 Venue: Complexe Promutuel de Victoriaville Together, we’re making Canadian climbing more accessible than ever.
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