Just a few thoughts

In climbing, we often don’t like to talk about injuries and accidents. But they happen, and below are a couple stories of recovery and resilience. Also some recaps and reactions to the first PCL, new para champions, a celebration of inclusivity, controversy at the NTC, and a pledge for more unions.

Community & Culture

• Climbing Through – Hello, Old Friend (Melissa Strong, Evening Sends)
• A Team Sport – The Psychology of Caregiving After A Climbing Accident (AAC)
• Amassa Climb – a collective committed with humility to the challenge of inclusion (Salon de l’Escalade)
• Indonesia – Eight athletes accuse their coach of sexual harassment (Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou, Vertige Media)

Industry/Gym Scene

• Gyms Continue to Object to New National Training Center (John Burgman, CBJ)
• Keynote Speakers Announced for CWA Summit 2026 (CWA)
• Climbing Workers United – “We’re going to double the number of unionized climbing gyms in the United States” (Matthew Amaré, Vertige Media)
• February Gym Round Up (Euro Climbing News)

Comp Scene

• Mar 4-8: How To Watch the 2026 National Team Trials (USAC)
• Max Milne and Oriane Bertone become the inaugural Pro Climbing League Champions (Xa White, UK Climbing)
• 25 Para Climbing National Champions Crowned in Katy (USAC)
• 2026 Senior National Team Selection – Official Roster (Kraig Devlin, CEC)
• AUDE Joins World Climbing Family (World Climbing / IFSC)

For Managers/Owners

• Mar 19: Industry Practices Update – Bouldering Operations (CWA)
• How Space Shapes Community & Member Loyalty (Elevate Climbing Walls)
• How to Grow Your Guide Business – Profitably (AMGA)

For Routesetters

• New Climbing Holds and Volumes: March 2026 (CBJ)
• Video: Setting for a Youth Boulder Championship Training Camp (Sarah Bucknam)
• Video: Route setting at Beest Delft – Opening set Vlog (Beta Routesetting)
• Video: PCL Setting Recap (Impact Route Setting)

Many of the links above are from third-party sources, and the views expressed at those links do not necessarily represent the views of the CBJ editorial team. We share this content to help readers stay informed about what is happening in the industry and the community of climbing.