Just a few thoughts
Many perspectives and opinions this week. About industry leadership and professionalism, modern setting, a Netflix series, and new technology. USAC announced a few changes, and a few webinars coming.
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Community & Culture
- Canadian Climbing Company Stops USA Sales Due to Tariffs (Gripped)
- Paying openers [setters] by tip: the very bad tip (Pierre-Gaël Pasquiou, Vertige Media)
- Professionalization of climbing – an observation and challenges (Martin Baudry, Grimper)
- I Worked for Yosemite Search and Rescue. Here’s What Netflix Gets Wrong (and Right) in ‘Untamed.’ (Kate Kelleghan, Outside)
Comp Scene
- USA Climbing Makes Changes to Youth Series Schedule and Age Categories (CBJ)
- Substantial Change Coming to Transgender Athlete Participation Policy for USA Climbing Events (CBJ)
- Kusuma Dewi, Long Claim Historic Speed 4 Golds (IFSC)
- China Dominates Speed Finals With Five Medals In Chengdu (IFSC)
- Call for Nominations – Climbing Canada Athletes’ Commission (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
For Routesetters
- Aug 31: Routesetting Clinic in Florida (Vertical Ventures)
- Sep 9: Growing as a USAC Routesetter with John Muse (Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
- Podcast: What’s Wrong with Modern Route Setting w/Nic O and Kyram Adsit (Sickos Social Club)
For Managers
- Sep 16: Digital Advertising for Climbing Gyms with Ty Morrison-Heath (CBJ)
- The Paradoxes of Leadership, Pt. 1 (Pete Ward, Rise Above Consulting)
- Reversing autobelay accidents in Norway (UIAA)
- Brand New Boom Lift in Florida for Sale (CBJ)
- Video: Dead on the Desk – How to Avoid Project Failure (Chris Ryan Studio)
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