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Climb Insider: speed records and podcasts

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Climb Insider: speed records and podcasts
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Speed climbing got all the hype this week when Sam Watson ran a 4.79 in Wujiang, breaking the world record of 4.85 he had set earlier that same day. Incredible job Sam! From the crags, Access Fund announced their Climbing Advocate Awardees, a group of people who steward our outdoor areas. Buy them a coffee or beer if you see them around. And then a ton of great training podcasts, and even one with an NFL player that climbs. See The Freshest Job Posts Here

Community & Culture

OnSite

Wujiang 2024 World Cup

Comp Scene

For Managers & Gym Staff

Elevate Climbing Walls

Training Tips

Head Coaching at Reach – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 April 18

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Head Coaching at Reach – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 April 18
reach header CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Head Coach Reach Climbing and Fitness Philadelphia, PA “Reach Climbing and Fitness is seeking candidates for an open Head Coach position to start the 2024-25 youth climbing season. This position is responsible for managing the competitive climbing team- including all curriculum, training programs, camps, additional staffing, recruitment, team communications, general organization, and route setting assistance when needed. Applicants must have experience coaching competitive athletes, and have a proven track record coaching divisional and national athletes to success in USA Climbing competitions. This is a prime opportunity for a coach looking to build their program in a facility dedicated to the support and growth of our youth athletes.”
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6 Tips To Help You Master Your Next Job Negotiation By Indeed “Once you understand your personal needs, start researching the market. Leverage resources like Indeed and Glassdoor to determine your desired role’s average salary range in your location. Match that against your years of professional experience, career trajectory and skill set to determine where you land.” 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
Head Routesetter at Gecko Phoenix, AZ PT – routesetter
Head Coach at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – coach
Summer Camp Instructor at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – instructor
Youth Team Coach at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – coach, instructor
Head Routesetter at Bridges El Cerrito, CA FT – manager, routesetter
Head Routesetter at The Boulder Field Sacramento, CA FT – routesetter
Operations Manager at G1 Broomfield, CO FT – manager
Floor Manager at Gripstone Colorado Springs, CO FT – manager
Routesetter at Sportrock Gaithersburg, Alexandria, Sterling, MD/VA FT – routesetter
Head Routesetter at Bouldering Company Minneapolis, MN FT – routesetter
Front Desk/Routesetter at Climb Monadnock Keene, NH FT – front desk, routesetter
Head Routesetter at VITAL New York City, NY FT – routesetter
Assistant Gym Manager at Portland Rock Gym Beaverton, OR FT – front desk, instructor, manager
Head Coach & Youth Programs Director at Brimstone Hood River, OR FT – coach
Head Coach at Reach Philadelphia, PA FT – coach
Head Routesetter at Basin Waco, TX FT – routesetter
Routesetter at Triangle Rock Club Richmond, VA or Triangle Region, NC, PT – routesetter

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

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https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/wi-adventure-rock.pngAdventure Rockhttps://adventurerock.com/jobs/facilityUSA - WI
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/alpine-climbing-adventure-fitness.pngAlpine Climbing Adventure Fitnesshttps://climbatalpine.com/about/careers/facilityUSA - CA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/american-alpine-club.pngAmerican Alpine Clubhttps://americanalpineclub.org/jobsorganizationUSA - CO
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https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ascent-studio.pngAscent Studiohttps://ascentstudio.com/employment/facilityUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bonfire-collective.pngBonfire Collectivehttps://thebonfirecollective.com/team/serviceUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bouldering-project.pngBouldering Project (pick location)https://boulderingproject.com/facilityUSA - MN, TX, UT, WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpgCalgary Climbing Centrehttps://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/facilityCanada - AB
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/central-rock-gym.pngCentral Rock Gymhttps://centralrockgym.com/careers/facilityUSA - CT, FL, MA, NY, RI
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/delire-1.pngDelirehttps://www.delirescalade.com/en/carrieresproductCanada - QC
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/eldorado-wall-company.pngEldorado Climbinghttps://eldowalls.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO - Louisville
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/entre-prises-1.pngEP Climbinghttps://epclimbing.com/na/en/ep-usa-careersproductUSA - OR - Bend
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https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/fa-climbing.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trublue.pngHead Rush Technologies // TRUBLUEhttps://trublueclimbing.com/about/careersproductUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/high-point-climbing.pngHigh Point Climbing & Fitnesshttps://www.highpointclimbing.com/employmentfacilityUSA - AL, TN
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/junction-climbing-center.pngJunction Climbing Centrehttps://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunitiesfacilityCanada - ON - London
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metolius.pngMetoliushttps://www.metoliusclimbing.com/job-openings.htmlproductUSA - OR - Bend
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metro-rock.pngMetroRockhttps://metrorock.com/facilityUSA - MA, NY, VT
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/momentum-1.pngMomentumhttps://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/df699b76-9e67-4daa-9236-27d597e75dbf/Momentum-LLCfacilityUSA - TX, UT, WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/movement-2.pngMovement Gymshttps://movementgyms.com/careers/facilityUSA - CA, CO, IL, MD, OR, TX, VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OLC-jpg.jpgOLC Architecturehttps://www.olcdesigns.com/about-us/#teammemberserviceUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OnSite.pngOnSitehttps://www.theonsite.com/careersproductCanada - QC
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/organic.pngOrganic Climbinghttps://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunitiesproductUSA - PA - Philipsburg
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/peak-experiences.pngPeak Experienceshttps://www.peakexperiences.com/employmentfacilityUSA - VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/salon-de-lescalade.pngSalon de l'Escaladehttps://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/organizationFrance
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/va-sportrock.pngSportrockhttps://www.sportrock.com/join-our-teamfacilityUSA - MD, VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/stone-age-climbing-gym.pngStone Agehttps://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/facilityUSA - NM - Albuquerque
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ut-the-front.pngThe Fronthttps://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/facilityUSA - UT
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-gravity-vault.pngThe Gravity Vaulthttps://gravityvault.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NJ, NY, PA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-north-face.pngThe North Facehttps://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/careersProductUSA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pad.pngThe Padhttps://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/facilityUSA - CA, NV
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-the-spot.pngThe Spothttps://www.thespotgym.com/careersfacilitiesUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trango.pngTrango // Tenayahttps://trango.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/treadwall-fitness-1.pngTreadwallhttps://treadwallfitness.com/careers/productUSA - MA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/nc-triangle-rock-club.pngTriangle Rock Club (choose location)https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/facilityUSA - NC, VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-ubergrippen.pngUbergrippenhttps://ugclimbing.com/jobs/facilityUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-Climbing.pngUKC (jobs in UK)https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/job_finder/organizationUnited Kingdom
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-solutions.jpgVertical Solutions // Habit // Proxy // Pebblehttps://vsclimbinggyms.com/company/careersproductUSA - UT
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-world-1.pngVertical Worldhttps://verticalworld.com/facilityUSA - WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/VITAL.pngVitalhttps://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NY, WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/walltopia-1.pngWalltopiahttps://careers.walltopia.com/productsBulgaria
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/zenith.pngZenith Climbinghttps://zenithclimbing.com/employment/facilityUSA - MO

Climb Insider: two webinars coming and World Cups begin

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Climb Insider: two webinars coming and World Cups begin
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Just a few thoughts

A mega year of international comps has begun, with perennial favorites Janja Garnbret and Tomoa Narasaki taking the first World Cup gold medals. Four months from now we’ll see who earned climbing’s second round of Olympic medals. Beyond comps this week we have two pieces for homewallers, two articles on women’s physiological advantages, two new webinars announced, and a bunch of cool new hold shapes. See The Freshest Job Posts Here

Community & Culture

Trango Holds Pardners

Keqiao 2024 World Cup

Comp Scene

For Setters & Managers

OnSite

For Homewallers

Training Tips

Head Routesetting at Bridges Rock Gym – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 April 11

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Head Routesetting at Bridges Rock Gym – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 April 11
bridges rock gym header CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Head Routesetter Bridges Rock Gym El Cerrito, CA “Bridges Rock Gym is looking for a full-time Head Routesetter to manage our Routesetting program across two locations: Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito and Mosaic Boulders in Berkeley. You will report directly to the General Manager, and assist them in assuring the quality, currency, and balanced scheduling of our Routesetting program. You will directly supervise our Routesetters, routeset, and help out at the gym in other areas as needed, including front desk, event organization, and occasional maintenance or expansion projects.”
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How to improve your career through networking strategies By CareerBuilder “Networking strategies are plans and actions that help people meet others and establish relationships within their industries. Networking relationships are often mutually beneficial for all people involved. Even when one professional has more experience, both individuals can let each other know about career opportunities, exchange references and advice, and help each other learn new skills. Networking can also help you develop relationships that last for your career beyond just one job. According to CNBC, about 80% of jobs get filled with help from networking and personal connections.” 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
Head Routesetter at Gecko Phoenix, AZ PT – routesetter
Head Coach at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – coach
Summer Camp Instructor at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – instructor
Youth Team Coach at Bouldering Project Tempe, AZ PT – coach, instructor
Head Routesetter at Bridges El Cerrito, CA FT – manager, routesetter
Campground Host at Red River Gorge Retreats Red River Gorge, KY FT – manager
Assistant Director at Sportrock Gaithersburg, MD FT – manager
Routesetter at Sportrock Gaithersburg, Alexandria, Sterling, MD/VA FT – routesetter
Team Coach at Gravity Vault Chatham, NJ PT – coach
Team Coach at Gravity Vault Hoboken, NJ PT – coach
Team Coach at Gravity Vault Montclair, NJ PT – other
Instructor at Gravity Vault Upper Saddle River, NJ PT – instructor
Head Routesetter at VITAL New York City, NY FT – routesetter
Head Coach & Youth Programs Director at Brimstone Hood River, OR FT – coach
Camp Counselor at High Point Chattanooga, TN Temp – instructor
Head Routesetter at Basin Waco, TX FT – routesetter
Operations Manager at Basin Waco, TX FT – manager
Assistant Manager at The Front Salt Lake City, UT FT – manager

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

NAMETYPELOCATION
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/access-fund.pngAccess Fundhttps://www.accessfund.org/inside-access-fund/careersorganizationUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/wi-adventure-rock.pngAdventure Rockhttps://adventurerock.com/jobs/facilityUSA - WI
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/alpine-climbing-adventure-fitness.pngAlpine Climbing Adventure Fitnesshttps://climbatalpine.com/about/careers/facilityUSA - CA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/american-alpine-club.pngAmerican Alpine Clubhttps://americanalpineclub.org/jobsorganizationUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ascend.pngASCEND Climbinghttps://www.ascendclimbing.com/ascend-jobsfacilityUSA - OH, PA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ascent-studio.pngAscent Studiohttps://ascentstudio.com/employment/facilityUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bonfire-collective.pngBonfire Collectivehttps://thebonfirecollective.com/team/serviceUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bouldering-project.pngBouldering Project (pick location)https://boulderingproject.com/facilityUSA - MN, TX, UT, WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpgCalgary Climbing Centrehttps://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/facilityCanada - AB
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/central-rock-gym.pngCentral Rock Gymhttps://centralrockgym.com/careers/facilityUSA - CT, FL, MA, NY, RI
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/delire-1.pngDelirehttps://www.delirescalade.com/en/carrieresproductCanada - QC
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/eldorado-wall-company.pngEldorado Climbinghttps://eldowalls.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO - Louisville
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/entre-prises-1.pngEP Climbinghttps://epclimbing.com/na/en/ep-usa-careersproductUSA - OR - Bend
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Everlast-Climbing-square.jpgEverlast / Kumiki / Groperz / eXpressionhttps://everlastclimbing.com/pages/careersproductUSA - MN
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/fa-climbing.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trublue.pngHead Rush Technologies // TRUBLUEhttps://trublueclimbing.com/about/careersproductUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/high-point-climbing.pngHigh Point Climbing & Fitnesshttps://www.highpointclimbing.com/employmentfacilityUSA - AL, TN
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/junction-climbing-center.pngJunction Climbing Centrehttps://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunitiesfacilityCanada - ON - London
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metolius.pngMetoliushttps://www.metoliusclimbing.com/job-openings.htmlproductUSA - OR - Bend
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/metro-rock.pngMetroRockhttps://metrorock.com/facilityUSA - MA, NY, VT
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https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OLC-jpg.jpgOLC Architecturehttps://www.olcdesigns.com/about-us/#teammemberserviceUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-OnSite.pngOnSitehttps://www.theonsite.com/careersproductCanada - QC
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/organic.pngOrganic Climbinghttps://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunitiesproductUSA - PA - Philipsburg
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/peak-experiences.pngPeak Experienceshttps://www.peakexperiences.com/employmentfacilityUSA - VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/salon-de-lescalade.pngSalon de l'Escaladehttps://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/organizationFrance
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/va-sportrock.pngSportrockhttps://www.sportrock.com/join-our-teamfacilityUSA - MD, VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/stone-age-climbing-gym.pngStone Agehttps://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/facilityUSA - NM - Albuquerque
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/ut-the-front.pngThe Fronthttps://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/facilityUSA - UT
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-gravity-vault.pngThe Gravity Vaulthttps://gravityvault.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NJ, NY, PA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-north-face.pngThe North Facehttps://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/careersProductUSA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pad.pngThe Padhttps://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/facilityUSA - CA, NV
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-the-spot.pngThe Spothttps://www.thespotgym.com/careersfacilitiesUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/trango.pngTrango // Tenayahttps://trango.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/treadwall-fitness-1.pngTreadwallhttps://treadwallfitness.com/careers/productUSA - MA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/nc-triangle-rock-club.pngTriangle Rock Club (choose location)https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/facilityUSA - NC, VA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/co-ubergrippen.pngUbergrippenhttps://ugclimbing.com/jobs/facilityUSA - CO
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-Climbing.pngUKC (jobs in UK)https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/job_finder/organizationUnited Kingdom
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-solutions.jpgVertical Solutions // Habit // Proxy // Pebblehttps://vsclimbinggyms.com/company/careersproductUSA - UT
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/vertical-world-1.pngVertical Worldhttps://verticalworld.com/facilityUSA - WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/VITAL.pngVitalhttps://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NY, WA
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/walltopia-1.pngWalltopiahttps://careers.walltopia.com/productsBulgaria
https://www.climbingbusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/zenith.pngZenith Climbinghttps://zenithclimbing.com/employment/facilityUSA - MO

April 29 Webinar: Event Routesetting – Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More

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April 29 Webinar: Event Routesetting – Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More
Event Routesetting - Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More

Is your routesetting plan ready for your next event?

How does routesetting for events differ from everyday commercial setting? How do events affect gym rotation and logistics? Every gym and event is different and will require something unique.
  • Is your event a nationally recognized climbing competition?
  • Is it a community event like a bouldering league or member challenge?
  • What about Holidays?
  • Are you just trying to minimize impacts to your community?
No matter what your event is, we have some take-home information to help. Join us to discuss how to approach event routesetting from an organizational standpoint. This webinar is intended for both gym managers and routesetting leaders. Ready to learn more? Join us Monday, April 29th at 11:00am MDT for “Event Routesetting – Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More”. Hosts Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright of Vortex Routesetting 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
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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 presenters:

Vortex Routesetting is a data-driven consulting company focused on providing climbing gym owners, managers and routesetters with the best information available to build their programs. From initial hold orders and sets to salaries, workloads and departmental structuring, Vortex specializes in providing you with solutions and resources based on market data.
Principals Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright are both Head Setters with experience launching and scaling gyms. vortexroutesetting.com @vortexroutesetting		 Vortex Routesetting

Central Rock Gym Makes First Acquisition

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Central Rock Gym Makes First Acquisition
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Central Rock Gym continues to expand its climbing gym footprint in the Eastern U.S., this time by acquiring the four Stone Summit gyms in Georgia. (Pictured: Stone Summit Atlanta; photo by Stone Summit)
Stone Summit, a Georgia-based climbing gym chain with four locations around Atlanta, was recently acquired by Central Rock Gym (CRG). Previously owned by Daniel Luke, Daron Pair and Will Pair, the first Stone Summit location—Stone Summit Atlanta—was opened by Daniel and Daron in 2010. Since then, Stone Summit added a second full-service gym and two bouldering gyms in the area prior to the acquisition. According to an FAQ page on the business’s website, “all of Stone Summit staff will continue on with CRG”—including general managers, head setters, setters and desk staff, CBJ has been told—and an email to customers stated that Daniel’s “new role will be as the Director of Operations, Georgia at CRG.” “When we began this sale process, it was important to Daniel, Will and me to find a company that would be a good cultural fit for our staff and customers,” Daron informed CBJ. “Central Rock Gym aligned with everything we were looking for in an acquisition. Joe and Ed [Hardy], along with their team, provided a seamless transition throughout the entire process. CRG was a pleasure to work with and we are excited for our staff and customers who are now a part of the CRG family.”
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 The acquisition is notably CRG’s first in the industry since the business opened its first climbing gym—CRG Worcester—in 2009. All of CRG’s other gyms were self-built projects, and CRG is the only climbing gym business in North America to have opened more than 20+ gyms entirely through self-builds, with four more expected to open in 2024 or 2025. In fact, CRG is the second largest climbing gym chain stateside to have now expanded in part through an acquisition, a list that includes Movement, Bouldering Project, Hangar 18, Rock Spot, VITAL and others. “Central Rock Gym has been approached several times for acquisitions in the past. Our general approach is to stay completely focused on our existing communities or to find new markets,” said CRG co-owner Joe Hardy. “Stone Summit, however, felt different from the start because there were so many similarities in how they operate and how they value and grow their communities. After getting to know their team from several visits, we felt we could work with Daron, Will and Daniel for a smooth transition, and try to be the best stewards possible for their staff and community.” Hardy said the CRG team is excited to make facility improvements at the former Stone Summit locations in the coming months, such as HVAC work in preparation for the summer. The management team also plans to update the hold inventory at these facilities.
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 Originally developing climbing gyms in the Northeast, CRG completed two Florida gyms last year (Tampa and Orlando), opened a third one just this week (Citrus Park), and has two more gym projects underway in the state (including the recently announced Fort Myers project). The acquisition of the four Stone Summit gyms in Georgia expands CRG’s gym footprint in the Southern U.S. and brings the total number of open or planned CRG gyms to 30 across six states. “We continue to be focused on serving our existing communities and building new gyms versus acquisitions,” Hardy reiterated, “but there is always the possibility that we find equally common footing with another operator.” Stay tuned to CBJ for the latest news on gym projects and acquisitions around the industry.

April 24 Webinar: Curating your Product Mix – A Continual Process

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April 24 Webinar: Curating your Product Mix – A Continual Process
Curating your Product Mix – A Continual Process - Webinar

Do you have a retail strategy?

Whether creating a new retail space or rejuvenating an existing space, having a fresh product mix is a fundamental key to success for your retail shop. In this webinar we’ll discuss how to:
  • Determine the best product mix for your business and the customers
  • Keep your selection from getting stale
  • Make the most of relationships with product reps
  • Handle long lead times for certain products
  • And more!
A key factor in your product mix is understanding that retail selection is a process, something that should be checked on at least a few times a year, and not a once-and-done item to check off your to-do list. After touching on some key points in the presentation, we’ll open up the webinar for questions from the audience. Hope to see you there! This session is a great fit for future gym owners curious about including a retail space in their business operations, or existing gym owners and managers looking for some ideas to help bring customer attention to items in their retail shop. Ready to learn more? Join us Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00am MDT for “Curating your Product Mix – A Continual Process”. Host Todd McCormick of Keystone Climbing Consultants 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
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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:

Todd McCormick founded Keystone in 2020 after years of management, retail, and outdoor guiding experience. He focuses on helping gyms craft efficient systems for retail operations and offers consulting on retail layout for a build, creating a retail space in an existing gym, and everything in between. www.keystoneclimbing.com Todd McCormick with Keystone Climbing Consultants

New Climbing Holds & Volumes: April 2024

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: April 2024
The April grip report highlights the newest grips from 13 leading companies. Large sizes, smooth shapes, dual textures—all options are featured here to keep your sets fresh. BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW: Bat Holds – Community Climbing Equipment – EP Climbing – Expression Holds – Hito Climbing – Infinity – Morpho – Nicros – Rustam Climbing – Secret Holds – Simpl Volumes – – Urban Plastix – Vertex
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BAT HOLDS

New from Bat Holds: B5

COMMUNITY CLIMBING

New from Community Climbing Equipment: Crescents 15 Screw-on Crimps Distribution by: Bold Climbing

EP CLIMBING

New from EP Climbing: Barchan Family – Barchan Jugs, Small – Barchan Slopers, Small – Barchan Smooth, Large – Barchan, Medium

EXPRESSION

New from eXpression Holds: Reset Jugs Distribution by: Essential Climbing

HITO

New from Hito Climbing: Bowl Dual Family

MORPHO

New from Morpho: Craters – The Shields – Pinches North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab

URBAN PLASTIX

New from Urban Plastix: Ditches S1 – Pinches – UPX85

INFINITY

New from Infinity: Rabbit Holes

 

NICROS

New from Nicros: Seismic Jugs Assembly

RUSTAM

New from Rustam Climbing: Familio Ganymede – 1

SECRET

New from Secret Holds: Granite 3xXL Big Crimps North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab

SIMPL

New from Simpl. Volumes: Pinches

VERTEX

New from Vertex: Mastodont Dual Tex

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Each month we publish a list of recent hold, volume, and training gear releases. Brands that self-report using this form will be included for free.

POLYTALON announcing release of a new modular series Melon – PU Holds and bended wood volumes

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POLYTALON announcing release of a new modular series Melon – PU Holds and bended wood volumes
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How do you attract new climbers, get them dedicated to the sport and motivate regular clients to keep coming again and again? Route setters need to be well qualified in order to create a safe and fun “product”. In addition, offering versatile and innovative working material is contributing to the setters motivation and efficient creation.

That has always been one of the main objective of POLYTALON, based in the south of Germany. Setters around the world surely will know them for the “original” BATS, their most famous PU hold series, which was launched in spring 2019.

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“The idea behind this shape was to create new possibilities in setting and movement by changing the common shape of a hold to a more striking outline by adding three inward curvatures at the back of the holds. This leads to a very directional shape, but controversially having multiple grip and step options at the same time by changing orientation. In combination with perfectly matching holds, a completely new climbing experience was the result, with huge variation in difficulty.”

Further iconic lead and boulder series have been released in the following years – Sahara, Ying and Fatbat – all with the same approach and outcome. “They all contribute to more variation on the wall, keeping climbers of all grades motivated and coming back for more,” says Adrian Flaig, head of development and one of the main shapers of POLYTALON. image of polytalon holds The newest ground breaking invention is called MELON, a set of small to medium sized round plywood volumes with complementary PU holds – Literally adding another new dimension to route setting. Besides offering different adjustment options by coming in angles of 10 to 40°, the convex mantle is made out of wood and can also be screwed on – but how, if it is convex – you might ask – with specially designed PU holds having a rounded support face. Shape shifting round two or is it better to say: Shape shifting squared? Well anyway you will find variable geometries – soon in the States as well. Stay tuned. image of polytalon holds
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New Bouldering Gym Coming To Western Minneapolis Suburbs

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New Bouldering Gym Coming To Western Minneapolis Suburbs
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Minneapolis, MN: Today, Bouldering Company, Inc., a bouldering gym dedicated to providing the youth and the young in spirit an opportunity to learn; build self-confidence; improve their fitness and build community, announced their plans to build a new 15,000 square foot bouldering gym in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.  The company currently is negotiating the business terms for the facility, which is anticipated to open in early 2025.

This family-owned and operated gym is thrilled to bring the community a new bouldering experience by offering an exciting, inclusive and unique climbing gym that will offer the following services:

  • Expansive bouldering space
  • Dedicated kids bouldering space
  • Youth bouldering and programming to include:
    • Parents night out
    • After school clubs
    • Weekend clubs
    • Holiday camps
    • Summer camps
    • Birthday parties
    • And much more…
  • Corporate team building events
  • Fitness & weight-lifting equipment
  • Technical climbing training equipment
  • Climber coaching & development
  • Shower & locker facilities
  • Pro shop
  • Lounge areas
  • Bouldering competitions
  • Communal working spaces

“Over the last 20 years, bouldering has grown in popularity due to its social, physical and mental benefits.  The sport is very inclusive and community oriented.”, said Chris Massoll, CEO of Bouldering Company, Inc.  “Our gym will be very accessible to the western suburbs and climbers of all skill levels will be welcome.  People in the western suburbs who are interested in bouldering travel up to 45 minutes to access the current bouldering gyms.  We aim to bring bouldering into the community we live in and make it far more accessible for everyone.”, continued Chris.

To learn more about our plans and keep up to date on our progress visit us at boulderingco.com and follow us on Instagram @bouldering.co and Facebook @ Bouldering Co.

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