Just a few thoughts
So much for industry insiders this week! CBJ’s US market analysis toolset launched. Glimpses of the French gym market, and the World Championship economics. Largest world gyms. Our survey of gym staff compensation, and another just for routesetters. Several CWA Summit announcements. Testing auto belays, and fresh grips. And an in-depth podcast with perhaps climbing’s biggest CEO – Anne-Worley Moelter of Movement.
Plus… CBJ launched our new website! Big thanks to all the new members who have joined this week! Hope you enjoy, it’s just the beginning.
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- Podcast: Anne-Worley Moelter – Running The Largest Network of Gyms in the US(Testpiece Climbing)
- Podcast: Justin Salas – Life As a Legally Blind Climber (The Nugget)
- The Art of Being Crusty (Luke Mehall, The Climbing Zine)
- Video: Why Has Everyone Suddenly Started Rock Climbing Indoors? (Hannah Morris)
- Video: When does an AutoBelay Explode? (HowNOT2)
Comp Scene
- Mar 7-9: Inaugural National Finals (ASCL)
- 7 Quick Tips to Prep Your Youth Team for Classic Redpoint Bouldering Competitions – The Short Beta (Jason Chang, CBJ)
- IFSC Update – Understanding the Age Category Changes for 2025 (BMC)
Industry Scene
- An update on the evolution of the practice in France: a booming expansion(Alexis Piguel, Grimper)
- Sporting spectacle, financial debacle: SAC reworks Climbing World Championship(Lacrux)
- Where are the largest climbing gyms in the world? (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
2025 Summit News
- Education Sessions at 2025 Summit – First Wave Announced (CWA)
- Calling for Community Hub Session Proposals (CWA)
- Join the CWA Summit Service Crew (CWA)
For Owners & Managers
- Jan 22: The Growth Journey – Best Practices for Expansion Webinar (Approach, CBJ)
- CBJ Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Climbing Gym Market Analysis Toolset (CBJ)
- Climbing Gym Professional Development – Coaches & More (Tuesday “Kirby” Kahl, CWA)
- The Impact Climbing Gym Business Plan Consulting Service Unveiled (Impact Climbing)
For Routesetters
- By Jan 1: Woman Up 2025 Routesetting Application (Touchstone)
- New Climbing Holds and Volumes: December 2024 (CBJ)
- Routesetting Industry Data Survey – Why You Should Contribute (CWA)
- Tension Climbing Launches BEИT, a Climbing Hold Company for Commercial Routesetting (CBJ)
- Bold Q2 Preorder Ends 12/20 (CBJ)
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