The beginning of 2017 dawned with an interesting contrast: There was arguably more buzz about the sport of climbing than ever before, spurred partly by the recent announcement that climbing would be included in the 2020 Olympics. On the other hand, gym growth from the previous year was somewhat low compared to previous annual marks (6.9% growth rate in 2016, to be exact). This laid a foundation of uncertainty for the ensuing year: Would the growth rate continue to taper? Would operators grow skittish about expanding and updating their facilities? And would climbing’s hype, on the whole, continue to bolster industry interest?
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