Just a few thoughts
It’s election season in the US. If you haven’t thought of how government policies can affect your experience in the gym, you’re not alone. Below Garnet from CWA explains it for us. Also stories and sessions with shapers and setters, fun facts about knots, and YouTube’s top climber pretends to be a beginner.
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Insider Stuff
- Dec 6 – Jan 12: Mountains on Stage Film Festival US Dates
- Vote the Gym – The CWA Reveals the Policies that Impact Indoor Climbing (Garnet Moore, CWA & AAC)
- Ageism in Climbing – Why the Word ‘Still’ Cheapens the Sport (Matt Samet, Gear Junkie)
- 10 Interesting Facts I Doubt You Know About Knots (Jeff Achey, Climbing Mag)
- Video: What happens when a pro climber signs up for a beginner course (Magnus Midtbø)
- Video: The Future of British Climbing Walls (UK Climbing)
Comp Scene
- Video: Jakarta World Cup – Huge Success or Boring Finale? (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
- How Did This Year’s World Cups Gets So Weird? (John Burgman, Climbing Mag)
- The USA, Slovenia, and China Placed Atop the World Cup Series Medal Tables(IFSC)
- The Front in Salt Lake City to Host IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup on May 16-17(IFSC)
For Routesetters
- Video: Setter Session with Amayah Burgos from Beast Fingers (Kilter)
- Macaroni & Cheese to Steak Dinner: Behind the Wrench With Kegan Minock(Holly Yu Tung Chen)
- Video: Jimmy Webb Shaping Series Part 2 (Kilter)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Systematic Tactics vs. Battle Mode (The Power Company)
- Manage Fatigue and Accelerate Recovery (Eric Hörst, Climbing 4 Training)
- Pursue Climbing Mastery By Diversifying Your Climbing Skill Set (Lucie Hanes, Climbing 4 Training)
- Video: Climbers Deserve the Truth About Taping (Hooper’s Beta)
- Video: 3 Need to Know Exercises (Lattice Training)
