Climb Insider: business pioneers and stuff for setters

Just a few thoughts

First, a shout out to friends and associates in Chattanooga – today is the 2nd day of the 2nd Indoor Climbing Expo. Hope it’s a fun and fruitful week for everyone!

This week stuff for everyone below. Nationals results and team from USAC, ASCL and GB. Routesetting clinics, discussion, and tips. A few gyms for sale. Beta about the upcoming CWA Summit. A podcast with a big industry brand’s founder. A profile of an early pioneer of the climbing gym business.

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Community

Podcast: Kenny Suh – Shocking Industry Tell All (Testpiece Climbing)
Meet the Guy Who Invented the Belay Test – and the Modern American Climbing Gym (Bruce Hillenbrand, Outside)
Neurodiversity Celebration Week – March 17-23 (NICAS)

Comp Scene

USA National Climbing Team Selected in Austin (USAC, CBJ)
Inaugural ASCL Nationals Results (ASCL)
Who Will Lead the IFSC into the LA2028 Olympics? (Inside Climbing)
BMC Announced England National and Regional Squads for 2025 (BMC)
DAV responds to Megos’ appeal for donations for national team (Lacrux)

Wanna Buy a Gym?

For Managers & Staff

Apr 7: How Facility Design Can Help Fundraising and the Bottom Line (Chris Ryan Studio, CBJ)
Behind the Scenes: 2025 CWA Summit Trade Show Hall (CWA, CBJ)
Choosing Vendors That Fit Your Brand – Part 2 (Jess Malloy, CWA)
Exhibitor bookings are now open for ABC Conference 2025 (ABC Walls)

For Routesetters

Apr 8: Competition Routesetting and the Modern Gym – Online Discussion (CBJ)
Apr 13-14: Two Day Intensive Routesetting Course in SLC (360 Holds)
Apr 17: King Lines Routesetting Clinic in SLC (360 Holds)
Level Up Your Rope Setting: Flow – Theme – Consistency (Impact Route Setting)

Training Tips

Video: 5 Reasons Why Your Climbing Has Plateaued (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
Video: Finger Testing Analysis / Options (Dr. Tyler Nelson, Camp 4 Human Performance)
The Technique Error Holding Sport Climbers Back (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)

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