Just a few thoughts
With a pause in the World Cup circuit, a couple articles this week converged on a theme: climbing can be for everyone. Maybe it’s a community bouldering wall in a public park, or someone gravitates to climbing that defies expectations. You know someone that could benefit from climbing – take them with you next time!
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Insider Stuff
- Build-A-Crag in Grand Rapids (Sierra McGivney, AAC)
- Meet the 330-pound NFL Lineman Addicted to Rock Climbing (Owen Clarke, Climbing Mag)
- Belaying an XL – Tips for Lightweight Climbers (Kitty Calhoun, Climbing Mag)
- How To Take Someone Climbing For Their First Time (Noah Walker, Gripped)
Comp Scene
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Hunt, Nonaka, Pilz Golden at World Games – A Preview of the 2024 Olympics?(John Burgman, Climbing Mag)
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2022 IFSC World Cup Season – Boulder Recap (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
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The Secret Cheese Competitions at IFSC World Cups (Delaney Miller, Climbing Mag)
Setting + Movement + Training
- Video: The Routesetter Perspective (Stefano Ghisolfi)
- Video: Udo Neumann – Climb Injury-Free Interview (The Climbing Doctor)
- Podcast: Climbing Tactics & Pro Climber Analysis (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Podcast: Does strength training help to prevent shoulder injuries in climbers?(The Power Company)
For Gym Staff & Managers
- How To Hire Effectively Part 1 (Paul Terbrueggen, CWA)
- Learn How To Adapt And Overcome In The Indoor Climbing Industry (Brendan, CWA)
- Sell Products In Your Gym Without Being Pushy (David Gladish, CWA)
- 19 New Climbing Products and Services for Summer 2022 (CBJ)
- Kid’s Climbing Zones Are The New Must For Climbing Gyms (Walltopia)
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