Just a few thoughts
This week “the business” of crags were a focus, from bolt replacement, gym-to-crag, conservation wins, and economic impact data. Also congrats to all the athletes at last week’s US Nationals, and good luck to those attending the Canadian Nationals next week. Plus some advice for routesetters and gym managers, a lineup of trade shows, and more.
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Insider Stuff
- Climbers, Don’t Stop Talking About Your Eating Disorders (Lucie Hanes, Outside)
- United We Climb on Climbing Walls and Checking Privilege (Mary-Ann Ochota, BMC)
- Don’t Be “a Glorified Security Camera” – Cameron Maier on Being a Climbing Filmmaker (Steven Potter, Outside)
Crag Scene
- 8 Epic Climbing Conservation Wins (Access Fund)
- The Progression of Plastic to Rock – Education Programs Helping Climbers Fill in Gaps (Rebecca Ross, GearJunkie)
- Access Fund Announces 2022 Grants to Replace Aging Bolts (Access Fund)
- The Outdoor Industry’s Annual Report Card Is Out. Things Are Looking Good.(Corey Buhay, Outside)
Comp Scene
- Nov 24-28: Canadian National Championships (CEC)
- Newcomers Make Big Statements at US National Championships (John Burgman, Outside)
- 2022 YETI Climbing National Championships Results (USAC)
- The Olympics Are Over, But Speed Climbing Is Here To Stay (Head Rush Technologies)
Trade Shows
- Nov 18-20: Salon de l’Escalade (Grenoble, France)
- Nov 25-26: Halls & Walls DAV (Friedrichshafen, Germany)
- Jan 10-12: Outdoor Retailer (Salt Lake City, UT)
- May 14-20: CWA Summit (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Dec 13-16 (2023): Indoor Climbing Expo (Chattanooga, TN)
For Routesetters
- Jan 11-14: Setter Summit by Vertical Solutions in SLC
- Podcast: Roy Quanstrom – Translating Movement Through Shaping and Setting(Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
- How To Train New Routesetters: Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 (Impact Route Setting)
- Route Setter Magazine #5 On Sale Now (Vertical-Life)
For Managers
- Podcast: Back To The Gravity Lab – A Conversation with Sebastiaan Zuidweg (Luke Mehall, The Climbing Zine)
- Inclusion Takes Intention: Behind the Desk With Gabby Zonneveld at MetroRock(John Burgman, CBJ)
- Access Fund Spotlight With Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (Quinn Gordon, CWA)
- Develop Leadership Pipelines Part 2 (Paul Terbrueggen, CWA)
- ClimbLab HVLS Fans: The Beauty of High Volume, Low Speed (ClimbLab, CBJ)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Marisa Michael – Why Losing Weight Won’t Make You Climb Harder (The Nugget)
- Video: Patrick Matros Climb Injury-Free Interview (The Climbing Doctor)
- Video: Invisible Climbing Techniques (Lattice Training)
- Video: This Finger Pain Is Not Always a Pulley Injury (Hooper’s Beta)
- Your Muscles Start Shrinking in Your 30s. Here’s What To Do About it. (Beth Bennett, Outside)
- 6 Enemies of Concentration (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
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