Just a few thoughts
Congrats to Bouldering Project and Portland Rock Gym for getting their new locations open! Anyone who has developed a new climbing gym understands the myriad obstacles between the vision and opening day. It’s a true celebration to welcome your new community to finally climb with you.
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Community & Culture
- Outdoor Industry Celebrates Launch of American Climate Corps (OIA)
- Today’s Climbing Media Output Rarely Conveys Depth of Experience (Andrew Whall, UK Climbing)
- Video: Copenhill – The Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall in the World (Walltopia)
Gym News
- Now Open: Bouldering Project in Tempe, AZ
- Now Open: Portland Rock Gym in Beaverton, OR
- Now Open: Climb Kraft in Nashville, TN
- Closed: Monkey House in Carbondale, CO
Comp Scene
- Sep 22-24: Lead & Speed World Cup Wujiang (IFSC)
- Sep 22-24: North American Cup Series at Sportrock in Alexandria, VA (USAC)
- Sep 26: 2023 Annual General Meeting (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Oct 14: Junior British Lead Climbing Championships 2023 (Zoe Spriggins, BMC)
- Mawem and Miroslaw Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Speed (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- Bertone and Stipek superior winners of the Lead Youth Championships (8a.nu)
- CEC to conduct athlete-centered review of its governance and programs(Christiane Marceau, CEC)
For Gym Managers
- Webinar Today: Make Next Year Your Best Ever (CBJ)
- 21 New Climbing Products and Services for Fall 2023 (CBJ)
- The Biggest Mistake You’ve Already Made Next Year (and How Rise Above Consulting Can Help) (Rise Above Consulting, CBJ)
- Video: Fitting Climbing Walls Into Buildings (Chris Ryan Studio)
Training Tips
- Video: Mobility & Stretching for Climbing (Alexander Megos)
- Video: How to Get Better at Small Crimps – The Vacuum Style (Lattice Training)
- Develop Fantastic Footwork with Heel-Hook and Toe-Hook Technique (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
- How do I strengthen my wrists for climbing? (Lattice Training)
- Improving your contact strength (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
