Just a few thoughts
Buildering pre-dates climbing gyms – we have scaled structures for over 100 years. Below you’ll find a few fresh videos and an article about this form of urban climbing. But don’t get too inspired, many structures are illegal to climb. Beyond that, comp fans have their eyes on Bern with the first round of Olympic qualification. And more on the IFSC RED-S issue.
Thanks to everyone who voted in the Grip List! The survey closed last night, awards article will be forthcoming.
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Community & Culture
- When Climbing Can’t Save You, What Can? (Megan Starich, Outside)
- The Problem With Personal Grades (Andrew Bisharat, Evening Sends)
- Video: Teaching beginner how to go from V0 to V5 in one session (Magnus Midtbø)
Urban Buildering
- The Surprising Popularity of Buildering (Aaron Gerry, Outside)
- Video: Let it Bärn – urban boulder underground (Mammut)
- Video: How climbers trained in the 1990s (Emil Abrahamsson)
- Video: Urban Bouldering Challenges (Hannah Morris)
For Gym Managers
- 6 Common Accident Response Mistakes (and Tips for What to Do Instead) (Granite Insurance, CBJ)
- Building Progression In Youth Programming (Isaac Shoman, CWA)
- Route Setting Has a Problem (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
Comp Scene
- Aug 4-6: North American Cup Series in Cypress, TX (USAC)
- Higham’s Highlights – IFSC World Championships Bern 2023 (Paul Highams, IFSC)
- 2023 Youth National Championships – Wrap Up (USAC)
- Video: Climbing’s Olympic “Universality Place” Explained (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
- Videos of Highest Elo Rating IFSC Bouldering Competitions: Women – Men (Geek Climber)
Athlete Health
- Climbing-Related Injury Monitoring and Prevention (CRIMP) Study (USAC)
- Janja Garnbret demands Action from IFSC on RED-S and Eating Disorders (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- IFSC Releases Further Statement on RED-S and Athlete Health (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
Training Tips
- Level-Up Your Warm-Up Climbs (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
- Climbing at Your Limit Isn’t as Useful as You Think (James Lucas, Outside)
- Getting Pumped? Making Mistakes? You Should Train Your Muscle Memory.(Paige Claassen, Outside)
- The Key to Power Training? Take it Off the Wall – Part 2 (Dr. Tyler Nelson, Outside)
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