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Massive Auto Belay Lawsuit Settlement Hits the Industry

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Indoor Climbing Comes to Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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New Climbing Gym in Hawaii Comes Out of Research Project for Business Grad

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21 New Climbing Products and Services for Fall 2023

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Sportrock Plans Return to Maryland With New Full-Service Gym

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Workers Unionizing at Vertical Endeavors

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of September 2023

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Aesthetics-Focused Gym with Outdoor Wall Underway in Spain

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Grip Showcase Salt Lake City: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Summer 2023

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Capital Holds Expands to Include South Carolina Bouldering Gym

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Former “Mountain Kid” Expands Adventure Training Facility to Include Climbing

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of August 2023

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Idaho Climbing Gym Comes to Life After Five-Year Journey

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New Bouldering Gym in Colorado Opens for Local “Mountain Dwellers”

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Eating Disorders, RED-S, and a Look Behind the Resignations – CBJ Podcast With Dr. Volker Schöffl

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A Team Effort: New CWA Routesetting Guide Was Years in the Making

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Wanted: Routesetter Opinions for Grip List 2023 Survey

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Family-Owned Bouldering Gym Coming to Fort Worth, Texas

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Movement Chooses DMV Area for Its 26th Gym Location

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of July 2023

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VITAL Makes Next Move in NYC Market, Gets Started on New 24/7 Gym

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Public Bouldering Park Acts As “A Gateway Into Climbing”

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“Patience and Perseverance” Pays Off for New Midwest Gym

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Grip Showcase Pittsburgh: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of June 2023

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From Garage Wall to National Chain: Monk Expands in the Netherlands

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CWA Summit 2023 – Observations From the Floor

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32 Highlights From the CWA Summit 2023 Expo Hall

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Revitalizing Routesetting for the Next Generation – CBJ Podcast with Louie Anderson

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Route Setters: Don’t Miss the Next Setter Summit and CBJ Grip Showcase!

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CBJ Grip Showcase Pittsburgh – The Results Are In!

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New “Mom-and-Pop” Gym Designed to Have a “Warm and Organic” Feel

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of May 2023

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New Bouldering Gym Opens Next to “the Birthplace of Sport Climbing in the U.S.”

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Movement Purchases Multiple Summit Gyms in the Dallas Area

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28 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2023

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Bouldering Gym’s Expansion Is “A Silver Lining to an Unfortunate Natural Disaster”

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Bouldering and Coffee Lounge “Brings an Outside Feel Inside”

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of April 2023

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USA Climbing Sets Forth Best Practices for Gender Inclusion

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Multi-Story Expansion Gym Brings More Climbing to Brooklyn

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Arkansas College Town Gets Its Climbing Gym

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Specialized Utah Gym Is All About Drytooling

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of March 2023

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Pay What You Can: It’s Not Just for Nonprofits (7 Tips for For-Profit Gyms)

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Climbing Gym Payment Processing: RGP Stripe Custom Makes It a Breeze

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Don’t Miss Early Bird Pricing for the Indoor Climbing Expo

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Gyms and Trends 2022

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of February 2023

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Registration Now Open for the Indoor Climbing Expo

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Climbing Community Steps Up to Support Denver Gym

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Moving an Immovable Idea – the Kilter/Lemur Adjustable Wall

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18 New Climbing Products and Services for Winter 2023

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Updates From the Indoor Climbing Expo

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First-Time Owners Break Ground on Toledo’s Climbing Gym

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of December 2022

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Touchstone Completes Latest Gym in Retrofitted Post Office

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6 Ways Gyms Can Serve the Ice Climbing and Drytooling Community With Furnace Industries

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New Texas Gym Combines Guiding, Coffee, Climbing

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Colorado Collective Gears Up for a Second Expansion Gym

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of November 2022

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Planned Ontario Gym’s Founders Set Sights on Youth and Adaptive Programs

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Summit Celebrates 20 Years With New Hallmark Gym

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New Virginia Gym Finds Room for a Bit of Everything

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OnSite Raises the Bar in Climbing Gym Design With Virtual Reality

OnSite

Inclusion Takes Intention: Behind the Desk With Gabby Zonneveld at MetroRock

John Burgman

Central Rock Continues to Expand in the Northeast and New Markets

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of October 2022

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Sender One on Track to Nearly Double Its Gym Count by 2024

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New Indoor Climbing Trade Show Is Coming to Chattanooga

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“Demand for More Bouldering” Leads to New Expansion Gym in Ontario

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2022 Grip List Awards

Jonathan Littauer

30 New Climbing Products and Services for Fall 2022

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Midwest Couple Outlines Plans for a Second Bouldering Gym in Nebraska

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of September 2022

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USA Climbing Board of Directors Appoints New Members and Roles

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New Book Blends Climbing’s Storied History With Its Present-Day Hype

John Burgman

Siblings Dive In, Open Two Gyms Within Four Months

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Salon de l’Escalade – French Climbing Trade Show Gears Up for a Big November

Salon Escalade

New Survey Reports on Climbing’s Consistent Growth

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The Pad Climbing Named a Finalist for Prestigious Award

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Salt Lake Gym Is Making the Most of a Large Expansion

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World’s Best Shine in Dallas at Historic Youth Championships

John Burgman

Montana Gym’s Owners Celebrate Year One Successes and Lessons

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of August 2022

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Living in a War Zone: Workers in Ukraine Keep Moving Forward

Joe Robinson

Axe Throwing Adds to the Fun at Family-Focused Ninja and Climbing Gym

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Community Park Encourages Innovative Play With Free-Standing EP Boulders

EP USA

Former ABC Kids Owner Opens Facility in Colorado Ski Town

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Find and Offer Specialized Expert Help With CBJ’s “Talent for Hire”

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of July 2022

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“Climb Rocking” With Heel Hook Harry

Naomi Stevens

Family-Owned Missouri Gym Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

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Wanted: Routesetter Opinions for Grip List 2022 Survey

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19 New Climbing Products and Services for Summer 2022

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Second High Point in Huntsville Will Bring Hard Bouldering to City Center

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3 Reasons to Get Excited About the Trango / eGrips Brand Merger

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of June 2022

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Love for Bouldering and Recycling Guides Family-Owned Gym

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A New Bouldering Hub Picks Up the Mantle in Fargo-Moorhead

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PhysiVāntage: Science-Based Performance Nutrition for Climbers

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MyClimb – The Climbing Training App

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Climbing Industry Leaders Cosign Gun Safety Letter

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A “Small but Efficient” Bouldering Gym Settles In Downtown

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All Ships Will Rise: Behind the Wrench With Nathan Hadley

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“Small, Neighborhood Gym” Planned in California College Town

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CWA Summit 2022 – Observations From the CBJ Team on the Floor

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New Expansion Gym Will Shorten the Commute in Coastal Virginia

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Our Staff Matter Most: Behind the Desk with Jacquelyn Horton

John Burgman

Calgary Bouldering Gym Expanding After Five Busy Years

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Top Brands Converged for CBJ Grip Showcase at The Front South Main

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“DIY Spirit” Fuels Small-Town Bouldering Gym Build in Colorado

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of April 2022

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10 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2022

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Durango Couple Gives Their Town a Gym

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Private Coaching is Getting More Popular: Behind the Desk with Paraclimbing National Team Coach Emmett Cookson

John Burgman

Workers Organize America’s First Climbing Gym Union

Joe Robinson

First Ascent Expands Beyond Illinois With Sixth Facility

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of March 2022

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New Missouri Gym Hopes to Make a Big Impact in Their Community

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Building (and Not Building) a Climbing Gym: 3 Insights From Ryan Studio

Ryan Studio

projectROCK Brings Its Rock-Realistic Gym Concept to South Carolina

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Storied Pacific Northwest Gym Eyes Expansion

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Bouldering Project Expands With Big Acquisitions

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of February 2022

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Rock Spot Expands Its Northeast Footprint in Recent Acquisition

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Prefabricated Climbing Walls for Training Boards

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Gyms and Trends 2021

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2028 Olympic Program Includes Climbing

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of January 2022

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Central Rock Gym Unveils Big Plans for Boston Area in 2022

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Applications Open for Major USA Climbing Grant

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Lake Sunsets and Paddleboard Tours in Alabama – Gym of the Week

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26 New Climbing Products and Services for Winter 2022

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of December 2021

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Hold Manufacturer Aragon Gets New Ownership

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Area Steeped in Climbing Heritage Gets Its First Gym

John Burgman

New Expansion Gym Opens in Texas College Town

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Climbing for Change Wins Prestigious Award from Olympic Foundation

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New Austin Gym Offers “Inspiring Boulders” and “Real Movement”

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Largest U.S. Gym Network Unifies Under Movement Umbrella

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of November 2021

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Recently Opened Bay Area Gym Focuses on “Quality over Quantity”

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New Dallas Gym Opens in “Eco-Friendly Shopping Center”

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Training Board Hold Systems

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Movement Opens a Second Large Gym in the Heart of Chicago

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of October 2021

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New Gym Leads the Way for 24-Hour Access in Western Colorado

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More Gyms Embrace Sensory-Friendly and Autism-Friendly Climbing Programming

John Burgman

90s Canadian Gym Plans Big Extension

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New Gym Will Complement Outdoor Guiding to Legendary Bouldering Area

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CRM Software Company Embarks on National and International Expansion

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VITAL Goes Even Bigger in New York With Latest Gym Acquisition

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of September 2021

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Could Your Gym Be Getting a Lead Climbing Auto Belay Soon?

John Burgman

New Canadian Gym Is “Scaled for Kids”

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Required Vaccination Arrives in the Climbing Gym Industry

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Back to School: Pandemic Drives Students to Regional Climbing Gyms

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New Facility Is More Than a Gym—It’s an Indoor and Outdoor “Event Venue”

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2021 Grip List Awards

Jonathan Littauer

TRUBLUE Unveils New Catch-and-Hold Auto Belays

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Scientists Open a New Climbing Gym in Nebraska

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of August 2021

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DEI Concerns Highlighted in CEC Survey of Climbers in Canada

Joe Robinson

Salt Lake City to Host 2021 USAC Nationals

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Spotlight at Outdoor Retailer 2021

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Climbing at The World Games Is Coming to Birmingham

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Now Is the Time to Support the Gyms Act!

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Proving Try-Hard Gyms Work: Behind the Desk with Uplift’s Andrew Hou

John Burgman

Former USA Climbing CEO Takes the Helm of EP USA Marketing

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Rockstar Volumes: Where Craving for Climbing Collides with Woodworking

Rockstar Volumes

USA Climbing Partners with a Top Fortune 500 Company

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Olympic Climbing Results: American Nathaniel Coleman Medals

Joe Robinson

New Gym Opening Next to Iconic Chicago Ballpark

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of July 2021

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New Gym Opens Over Iconic New York City Bridge

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Tokyo Olympic Resources for Climbing Industry Insiders

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Introducing Homewaller: New Platform From CBJ Team For Homewall Climbers

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Beach Climbing Comes to Quebec for the Summer

John Burgman

New Open-Air Gym in San Diego Will Be “100% Outdoors”

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of June 2021

Climbing Business Journal

New Colorado Gym Plans to “Connect the Indoors with the Outside”

Climbing Business Journal

World Cup Champion Bailey and Hanna Get Into Hold Shaping

John Burgman

Arizona Gym Working to Help Reduce Poverty in South Africa

John Burgman

A Family’s Vision Gives Rise to New Southern Gym

John Burgman

2022 CWA Summit Moving to Salt Lake City

Climbing Business Journal

Olympian Brooke Raboutou Partners with Chipotle

John Burgman

CEC 2020 Annual Report Focuses on Long-Term Targets

Climbing Business Journal

CWA 2019 Report Offers New Insights Into Climbing Gym Businesses

Climbing Business Journal

North American Cup Series Set to Debut This Weekend

John Burgman

Inflation Hits the Climbing Industry

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of May 2021

Climbing Business Journal

Climbing Featured in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Video Game

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Historic Textile Mill Will Become an Indoor Climbing Haven

Climbing Business Journal

IFSC Unveils Inaugural “Mixed Team” Event in Salt Lake City

John Burgman

New Brooklyn Boulders Gym Coming to Heart of D.C.

Climbing Business Journal

IFSC Annual Report Highlights Ups and Downs in 2020

Climbing Business Journal

Walltopia Stories: the Highest Altitude Climbing Wall

Walltopia

Former Gym Employee of The Pad Involved in Tragic Shooting

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Old Ropes, New Art: Behind the Desk with Elliot Lacroix

John Burgman