Just a few thoughts
Congrats to the new US National Champions! Unbelievably, Sharma was there too, and just missed finals. Hope he keeps showing up, it’s like the 90s again. Unlike the 90s, we now purchase crags to preserve access, some examples below. Also a few podcasts with comp support staff, changes at USA Climbing, and a few online sessions for gym staff.
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Alvaro Rangel – Coaching Team USA at the Olympics (Testpiece Climbing)
- Podcast: Stanley & Zulazfar, IFSC Event Delegate & Judge (That’s Not Real Climbing)
- Shape Indoor Climbing – Getting Involved in CWA Committees (CWA)
- State of play of climbing in France (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- Nine Iconic Sport Crags Purchased and Protected by Climbers (Access Fund)
Comp Scene
- Nov 16: Randolph Rumble Paraclimbing Competition
- Nov 27-30: North American Youth Festival in Mexico
- 2024 USA National Championships Results (USAC)
- European Cup Series 2024 Comes to a Close in Genova, Italy (IFSC)
- USA Climbing Announces New Board Additions (USAC)
- New USA Climbing Rulebook Released…With Some Significant Changes
For Routesetters
- Nov 12: Getting Hired to Aging Out: How Long Can You Turn That Wrench? Online Discussion (Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
- Pierre Broyer, Olympic routesetter interview (Grimper)
- Route setting tips to limit injury potential (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
For Managers
- Oct 28: Gym Operations & Customer Experience Roundtable (CWA)
- Oct 30: Building with Purpose – Balancing Passion, People and Profit for Lasting Impact (CBJ)
- A Guide to Conducting Market Research for Your Climbing Gym (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- Chalk Dust in Indoor Climbing Gyms – Strategies (Ashley Routson, CWA)
- Video: Synthesis of Your Building Project Vision and Goals with Practical Solutions (Chris Ryan Studio)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Fundamentals of Strength Training for Climbing with Matt Pincus (TrainingBeta)
- Competition Tips from Annie Sanders, Seoul World Cup Bouldering Gold Medalist (PhysiVāntage)
- The Art of Falling: Why Fails Are Worth Celebrating (Hunter Price, Movement Gyms)
- 10 Exercises for a Complete Climber Core (Caroline Meleedy, Outside)
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