February 10, 2026 – Salt Lake City, Utah – USA Climbing today announced a new multi-year partnership with Walltopia, naming the global leader in climbing wall design and manufacturing as the Official Climbing Wall of USA Climbing.
Through the partnership, Walltopia will support USA Climbing’s events, training environments, and athlete development, also serving as the Official Training Board Frame and Official Permanent Padding of USA Climbing. The collaboration will play a key role in preparing U.S. athletes for the highest level of competition, especially as USA Climbing plans to open a new National Training Center and send a full team of athletes to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With decades of experience, Walltopia delivers innovative indoor and outdoor rope and boulder walls, IFSC-certified speed walls, adjustable-angle and training boards, kids climbing walls, and safety add-ons.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Walltopia as the Official Climbing Wall of USA Climbing,” said Marc Norman, President and CEO of USA Climbing. “Their expertise aligns perfectly with our mission, and will help provide the best possible terrain for our athletes. This partnership will ensure our athletes are training and competing on walls that reflect the highest international standards.”
“Walltopia is excited to see this partnership come together. Having seen how competition climbing has evolved over the years, it’s inspiring to partner with USA Climbing at such a defining moment for the sport in the U.S.,” said Adam Koberna, President of Walltopia USA. “This long-term collaboration allows us to look beyond individual events and focus on what matters most—growing the sport for all, supporting athletes, routesetters, and events, and helping define the future of competition climbing.”
The partnership underscores USA Climbing’s continued commitment to professionalizing its events and infrastructure as the organization prepares for upcoming Olympic cycles and works to grow the sport nationwide.
To learn more about Walltopia, visit walltopia.com.
About USA Climbing
USA Climbing is the national governing body for competitive climbing in the United States, supporting athletes, coaches, and events across the country. As a nonprofit organization, USA Climbing’s mission is to promote the growth and development of climbing while advocating for the sport’s values of inclusivity, sportsmanship, and environmental responsibility.
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