Just a few thoughts
In Europe, trade show season has begun. Last week industry professionals gathered in the UK for the ABC Conference. In seven weeks we’ll converge again in Germany for Vertical Pro / Halls & Walls. Then just after the holidays Paris will be the place to be for Salon d’Escalade. Here in North America, we’re about a month away from the 2nd Canadian Industry Conference and Certification Summit in Montreal. If you’re career-minded in this industry, get to one of these, it can open doors for you.
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Community & Culture
- How is artificial intelligence changing the sport of climbing? (Lacrux)
- Colorado Gym Sees Two Unroped Falls in One Day (Ryleigh Norgrove, Climbing-dot-com)
- From niche sport to urban phenomenon – the meteoric rise of indoor climbing (Grimper)
- The Dirtbag Myth and the Art of Media Spin (Matthias Deligniere, Vertige Media)
- Video: How Do You Reinvent a Climbing Rope? (EpicTV)
Comp Scene
- Oct 16-18: World Climbing Series Salt Lake City 2026 (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Mou and Ling Lead China to Mixed Relay Gold in Chongqing (World Climbing / IFSC)
- China Closes Chongqing 2026 With Gold, Ukraine Breaks Through in Men’s Speed Relay (World Climbing / IFSC)
Crag Scene
- Position Paper published on Accident Reporting (UIAA)
- What Climbers Should Know about the Land Swap Happening in Yosemite (Access Fund)
- Access Fund Expands Texas Climbing Access, Takes the Helm of Continental Ranch Roundup (OIA)
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