Just a few thoughts
Comps are in the air this week. Bunch of recaps, videos, and news from comp world below. In the US we’re in the middle of youth lead/TR season, and April we’ll see the launch of World Cup season with two events in China.
Those readers who work for gyms or brands of climbing, it’s time to convene. On May 15-17 in Portland the industry will gather at this year’s CWA Summit. This year has a full schedule of educational pre-conferences – don’t miss this unique chance to upskill and learn from top thought-leaders of our industry.
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Canadian climbing legend and sports caster Pete Woods (Mario Stanley, Sends And Suffers)
- Children and climbing: focus on play above all (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- Alberto Ginés – “Our goal is to qualify” (Eva Martos, Desnivel)
- New Report Finds Outdoor Market Down in 2023 (OIA)
Comp Scene
- Controversial Call at USA Climbing Team Trials Sparks Debate (Delaney Miller, Outside)
- Climbing Escalade Canada Coaching Team Announced (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Lorraine Brown to step down as Head of Performance at GB Climbing (GB Climbing)
Comp Highlights
- Video: Who Could Flash ALL 30 Boulders at Plywood Masters? (EpicTV)
- Video: Studio Bloc Masters Showdown – The Final Round (EpicTV)
- Video: HOUSE Meisterschaft 2024 Highlights Bouldering (BLOC House)
- CWIF 2024 Round Up (Xa White, UK Climbing)
- Italy Dominate Speed at First European Cup of 2024 (IFSC)
For Routesetters
- Apr 11-12: Para Routesetting Workshop in Nashville (CBJ)
- May 11-12: Setter Showdown at Portland Rock Gym (Setter Showdown)
- Beta Testing New Routes Without Pissing Off Your Members (Carter Smith, CWA)
For Managers
- Mar 27: Developing Your Building for the Business of Play (Chris Ryan, CBJ)
- In-Depth Learning for the Whole Team: CWA Summit Pre-Conferences Are Two Months Away (CBJ)
- Limited Resources, High Demand: Making It Work as a Nonprofit Climbing Gym – CBJ Podcast with Jen Piperno (John Burgman, CBJ)
- 3500 SqFt of Free-Standing Climbing Walls For Sale (CBJ)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Taylor Reed on Climbing Research and Evidence-Informed Movement Coaching (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
- Video: Techniques that Make or Break Your Board Climbing (V4-V6 ft. Kyra Condie) (Hooper’s Beta)
