Just a few thoughts
You can feel the buzz… after a two year hiatus, the CWA Summit is only a month away. If you stay in SLC a few extra days you can also watch the IFSC World Cup. Expect more booths, more attendees, and more happening than ever before! CBJ will be there, excited to partner with The Front and Vertical Solutions for the Grip Showcase. More on that soon…
Insider Stuff
- This Ukrainian Climber Turned His Gym Into An Aid Station (Stanislav Kleshnov, Climbing Mag)
- The Issue of an Industry – Acceptance Versus Inclusion for Women in Routesetting (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- Young Women Who Crush (Brittany Leavitt & Sasha Turrentine, Climbing Mag)
- Video: Climbing Styles – The Dancer Ft. Ashima Shiraishi (Ascentionism)
Comp Scene
- Begins Today: 2022 Collegiate National Championships kick off (USA Climbing)
- Team Canada Primed For Best World Cup Season in Years (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- How to Have Fun (And Climb Hard) at Comps (Ula Chrobak, Climbing Mag)
Manager & Staff Beta
- Webinar Today: Diversity Work IS Culture Work (Rachel Hailey, CWA)
- 5 Features Every Modern Climbing Gym Should Have (TRUBLUE)
- Learn From The Pandemic – Paid Leave And More (Kristin Tara Horowitz, CWA)
- New Route Setter Essentials Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 (Impact Routesetting)
Training & Movement Tips
- Video: Rice Buckets are the Best Warm-up / Rehab / Grip Training Tool (Hooper’s Beta)
- Video: Dr. Tom Hackett MD – Climb Injury-Free Interview (The Climbing Doctor)
- Total Body Climbing – Use All Your Parts for Smart, Savvy Climbing (Heather Weidner, Climbing Mag)
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