Just a few thoughts
The climbing gym as a workplace has evolved a lot in it’s ~40 year history. Today’s gym staff have access to industry-specific professional development and certifications, and today’s gym managers have the opportunity to create viable careers for their teams. Links about that below – resharing CBJ’s compensation report, an upcoming CWA training and networking weekend, and a case study from France.
Routesetters… please vote! This year’s Grip List Survey closes Sunday.
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Do Grades Matter? (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
- As we climb, does the wall change before our eyes? (Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou, Vertige Media)
- In Casablanca, Tla3 wants to make the block a Moroccan story (Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou, Vertige Media)
- Sacha, a versatile receptionist – 1,580 euros per month to run a climbing gym (Matthew Amaré, Vertige Media)
Comp Scene
- Garnbret and Suzuki Shine in Slovenia (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Raboutou Takes Silver, Sanders Finishes Fourth at World Climbing Series Koper (USAC)
- Climbing and Para Climbing Confirmed for the World Games Karlsruhe 2029 (World Climbing / IFSC)
For Routesetters
- By Sep 13: Last Call for Grip List Survey (CBJ)
- Podcast: Jeremy Lane of Ganba Shed (Climbing Curated)
- Podcast: The worlds biggest spraywall (Another Setting Podcast)
For Managers
- 6 Ways Climbing Gyms Are Adapting to Economic Downturns (Devin Dabney, CBJ)
- Pay, Hours, Paid Time Off: 4 Takeaways From CBJ’s 2026 Compensation Survey for Climbing Gym Staff (CBJ)
- Digital Waivers for Climbing Gyms: Safer, Faster, Simpler (CBJ)
- Clava’s Corporate Accounts: The Fourth Arm of the Revenue Engine for Climbing Gyms (CBJ)
- Walltopia Freestanding Lead Climbing Walls and Steel Structure (CBJ)
- What Is Your Outfitter Business Actually Worth? (AMGA)
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