Just a few thoughts
Holds, macros, volumes… so integral to the indoor climbing experience, perhaps even more so than the walls. They combine the visual and tactile, arranged well they inspire us to try hard, and the styles and shapes are constantly evolving and innovating. That’s why we love grips so much at CBJ. If you do too, make sure to check out Grip Showcase 2026 and vote on your favorites!
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Introducing The American Climbing Journal, with Editor Matt Samet (AAC)
- Diary of a gatekeeper who slightly dislikes you, but cordially (Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou, Vertige Media)
- The baby head and no-tex – a history of two of climbing’s weirdest holds (Steven Chua, Gripped)
- Video: Jigsaw – First Bouldering gym in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Beta Routesetting)
Comp Scene
- May 12-16: ROQ Relays (ROQ Climbing)
- Zhao Sets New Speed World Record (World Climbing / IFSC)
- First North American Cup of 2026 Concludes in Bridgeport (USAC)
- Climbing Confirmed for the World Games Karlsruhe 2029 (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Statement on Arrest of Matthew Maddison (USAC)
- Updated National Team Policy Released (CEC)
For Managers and Owners
- CBJ Compensation Survey for Climbing Gym Employees 2026
- CWA Summit 2026 – Observations From the Floor (CBJ)
- “Having more people in your climbing gym no longer means earning more money.” (Matthew Amaré, Vertige Media)
- Video: Third Places – Reimagining Architecture to Encourage Connection with Chris Ryan (Chris Ryan, TEDx Talks)
For Routesetters & Coaches
- Grip Showcase Salt Lake City 2026 – Vote by May 10 (CBJ)
- Podcast: Peter Zeidelhack – The Legend (Another Setting Podcast)
- Video: Systems Thing in Climbing Performance Coaching (Udo Neumann)
Training Tips
- Video: The Climbers Guide to Pull-ups – Marie-Eve Joanisse (The Climbing Doctor)
- Podcast: How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Board Climbing (TrainingBeta)
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