Just a few thoughts
This week a nice collection of articles for gym staff – marketers, managers, front desk, and coaches. A few inspiring outdoor climbing walls. Industry news from the trade shows. And for those avoiding the shopping chaos this weekend, a bunch of new podcasts below – for routesetters, athletes, and parents.
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Community
- Podcast: Natalia Grossman – 4x WC Season Winner, Mindset As An Underdog vs Topdog (Testpiece Climbing)
- Podcast: Justin Salas – A Journey of Faith, Climbing and Life’s Full Circle (Mario Stanley, Sends And Suffers)
- Podcast: Enabling Success – The Balance of Parenting an Athlete (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
- New Climbing Device Could Redefine Standards (Seiji Ishii, GearJunkie)
- Pittsburgh Newest Bouldering Gym Is in a Public Park—and It’s Free (Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside)
- Video: Climbing One of the World’s Highest Artificial Walls (Adam Ondra)
Comp Scene
- USA Wins 9 Medals at Pan American Championships Santiago 2024 (USAC)
- Here Are Your 2024 Canadian Lead National Champions (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Para Climbing Season 2025 to Feature Three World Cups, One World Championships (IFSC)
- Ground breaking high performance investment to support Sport Climbing Australia towards LA2028 (Sport Climbing Australia)
- Call for Nominations – Team USA Athletes’ Commission (USAC)
Industry Scene
- Nov 14-15: Vertical Pro 2025 (Vertical Pro)
- Video: Vertical Pro Vlog – Biggest tradeshow for climbing holds & gear in the world (Beta Routesetting)
- The Vertical-Life Climbing Gym Gear Guide is here (8a.nu)
- Indoor Climbing Expo 2025 Sessions Announced (Indoor Climbing Expo)
- Community Hub Live Meetups – A New Type of Session at the 2025 CWA Summit(CWA)
For Managers
- Dec 12: The Growth Journey – Best Practices for Expansion (Approach, CBJ)
- 5 Things Great Front Desk Employees Do Well (Jessica Malloy, CBJ)
- Member Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms – Building Loyalty Beyond Legal Compliance (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- Top Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Climbing Gym Success (Harness Consulting)
- Preventing Coach Burnout in Indoor Gyms (Tuesday “Kirby” Kahl, CWA)
- Reel Rock 19 Now Open for Bookings! (CBJ)
For Routesetters
- Podcast: Vans on the Wall – Ally Cruz (Holly Chen, CBJ)
- Jan 6-7: Join the Global Boulder Lab: Route Setting Clinic at Mesa Rim Austin
- Remarkable Rocks: Trango’s Classic Style Gets 100 New Holds
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