Just a few thoughts
Comp season is never over. Yes, the World Cups have finished, US Nationals done, and our 2nd Olympic Games are in the rearview mirror. But local and youth comps are about to hit their stride, at least in the US. Props to the myriad setters, coaches, managers and volunteers who will be supporting local and youth comps this and many weekends to come over the fall and winter. The hustle is real for those on the guest setter circuit and working on their USAC levels – you got this!
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Community
- Podcast: Every Body Climbs – A Blind Trio featuring Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca (Emily Chen-Newton, The Power Company)
- How to Fly with a Crashpad (and Other Travel Advice for Climbers) (Matt Samet, Outside)
- REI Co-Op Announces Lineup of New Store Openings in 2025 and an Early Peek at 2026 (OIA)
- Access Fund Announces 2024 Anchor Replacement Fund Awardees (Access Fund)
- AAC’s Strategic Plan – 2025-2027 (AAC)
Comp Scene
- Nov 2: POC ClimbFest at Gravity Vault Radnor (The Gravity Vault)
- Nov 23-24: Youth Climbing Series Grand Final (BMC)
- Costanza and Everett Win Gold in Boulder at 2024 YETI National Championships(USAC)
- CEC Becomes an Official Member of the Canadian Paralympic Committee(Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Tokyo 2020 Climbing Legacy Continues in Ariake (IFSC)
For Managers
- Oct 30: Building with Purpose – Balancing Passion, People and Profit for Lasting Impact (CBJ)
- Podcast: How To Be an Entrepreneur – Andrew Potter (CBJ, John Burgman)
- The Right Time to Expand Your Climbing Gym Business: Challenges and Preparation (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- USA Climbing Now Accepting 2025 National Events Proposals (CBJ)
- Video: Building Project Fundraising – 4 Inside Tips For Success (Chris Ryan Studio)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Joy Black on Training for Pregnant Climbers, Trimester by Trimester (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
- What’s the Post-Baby Beta? How to Return to Climbing After Pregnancy (Grace Killeen, Outside)
- Calculate Your Personal Daily Protein Requirements (PhysiVāntage)
- Video: Tips for Weekend Warriors (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
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