Just a few thoughts
The North American climbing industry is busy wrapping plans and packing bags for Salt Lake City. Bunch of good inspo for that below and tickets are still available. Going to the CWA Summit? Stop by the CBJ booth and say “hi” – if you’re a member, we’ll have a gift for you!
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Community & Culture
- By Apr 29: Apply for Gear Distribution Program (Global Climbing Initiative)
- Podcast: Athletes, Training Centers & Road to LA28 – Marc Norman (Scott Rennak, CBJ)
- Gender, politics, and performance – climbing shatters the myth of testosterone (Marion Reymund, Vertige Media)
- The Silver Generation Is Discovering Climbing (Harness Consulting)
- March Gym Round Up (Euro Climbing News)
CBJ’s Summit Comprehensive
- 2026 CWA Summit Week A to Z
- A 72-Hour Field Guide to the CWA Summit
- From the Keynote to the Roundtable: Why the Conversations at the CWA Summit Are Worth the Trip
- A Practical Guide to Networking: What It Takes to Build Real Connections at the CWA Summit
- Making Sense of a Growing Industry: Why the CWA Summit Helps Leaders Navigate Complexity
- The Case for Showing Up in Person: The Power of Being in the Room at the CWA Summit and Why Presence Matters
- The Cognitive Science Behind Showing Up: In-Person Learning at the CWA Summit Builds Lasting Knowledge and Fights Fatigue
- Lessons in Communication: What Climbing Gym Operators Learn at the CWA Summit
Comp Scene
- Apr 25-26: NACS Bridgeport (USAC)
- May 15-17: Riverrock Boulder Bash (Riverrock)
- New Role – National Route Setter (Sport Climbing Australia)
Crag Scene
- May 2-3: Joe’s Valley Pump-A-Thon Returns (JVCC)
- Take Our 2026 Climber Survey (Access Fund)
- Meet Your 2026 Field Teams (Access Fund)
- Podcast: Drew Brodhead, SLCA Coordinator – Anchor Maintenance & Climbing Advocacy (The Climbing Majority)
For Managers
- CBJ Compensation Survey for Climbing Gym Employees 2026 (CBJ)
- New Recyclable Roped Flooring by Strati Climbing (CBJ)
- CLIMBMANAGER Launches Events Feature for Climbing Gyms (CBJ)
- Griptonite Launches “Spray,” a New Pro Feature for Movement Analysis (CBJ)
- Maverick Climbing’s Daily Gym Design Giveaway at the 2026 CWA Summit (CBJ)
- Video: Creating Climbing Communities with special guest, Chris Ryan (Maverick Climbing)
For Routesetters
- Apr 15-17: Para Routesetting Clinic in Reno NV (USAC)
- Apr 20-21: Level 1 Clinic in St Paul MN (USAC)
- May 18-19: Level 1 Clinic in Alexandria VA (USAC)
- Routesetting Demographic Survey (Vortex Routesetting)
- The Role of Color in Routesetting and Training (Atomik Climbing Holds)
- EP Climbing Introduces the Heritage Range, Inspired by the Original Hexagon Holds (CBJ)
For Routesetters
- Video: A Radical Shift in How You Take Holds (Hooper’s Beta)
- Podcast: Turning Gym Gains to Real Rock Performance – Bridging the Gap (Eric Hörst, PhysiVāntage)
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