Just a few thoughts
It’s well known how routesetting is tough on your body – a podcast below digs into staying in top shape for this physical job. Also opinions about dry-tooling, the soul of climbing gyms, and the future of guidebooks. Exciting news for UKC, a new leader at BD, the Summit schedule begins to roll out, holds made with hemp, and plenty of insights for gym managers.
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Culture & Community
- How Climbing Gyms Lost Their Soul (Delaney Miller, Outside)
- Opinion: Why Is Dry Tooling Getting So Popular? (David Gladish, Outside)
- The Future of Climbing Guides Must Be Open Source (Andrew Bisharat, Evening Sends)
- UKClimbing Limited Becomes an Employee Ownership Trust (Alan James, UK Climbing)
- Clarus’ Black Dimaond Equipment Appoints Neil Fiske As Brand President (OIA)
Comp Scene
- Feb 19: Speed Development Camp (Veronica Sweeney, CEC)
- 2023 North American Cup Series Schedule (USAC)
For Routesetters
- Mar-Apr: Route Setting Courses in UK (ABC)
- Video: Movement Pro Setters Cook Up Boulders on the Adjustable Slab Wall (Kilter Grips)
- Tips for Setting “Outdoor Style” Boulder (Impact Route Setting)
- Podcast: Top Training Considerations for Routesetters with Jess West (The Power Company)
For Managers
- May 15-19: CWA Announces First Sessions for 2023 CWA Summit
- Sep 14-15: ABC Annual Conference & AGM (ABC)
- Video: Behind the Scenes of BKB Somerville (Chris Ryan, Ryan Studio)
- Video: Reini’s Lines – The Man Who Built the World’s Greatest Climbing Gym (Black Diamond)
- A Common Misconception Of Coaching (Chris Oshinski, CWA)
- How To Avoid High Employee Turnover In Climbing Gyms (Jess Malloy, CWA)
- Scaling – Expectation vs. Reality (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
Training Tips
- Podcast: The Role of Genetics in Climbing Performance (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Want To Do a One-Arm Pull-Up? (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Get Endless Endurance for Your Next Sport Climbing Trip (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Video: How To Use Ultrasound to Diagnose Climbing Pulley Injuries (The Climbing Doctor)
- Video: Footwork 101 (Hannah Morris)
