Just a few thoughts
Some people question why we include news from our crags in these newsletters about the business of primarily indoor climbing. The reason is simple – studies have shown that the majority of indoor climbers at least aspire to climb outdoors, and many participate in it regularly. It’s a vital part of our culture and identity. So we include it here, but we do try to limit to major news that affects outdoor climbing broadly, or news that is business based. This week some of both.
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Community
- Decolonizing Climbing in Malawi and Beyond (Maya Silver, Outside)
- We Just Witnessed the “Largest Land Acquisition” in US Climbing History (Maya Silver, Outside)
- How the Yosemite Climbing Community Is Reacting to DOGE Layoffs (Gavin Feek, Outside)
- Action Alert – Tell Lawmakers How Firing Public Lands Employees Impacts You (Access Fund)
Comp Scene
- Mar 1-2: USAC Paraclimbing National Championships in Oakland, CA (USAC)
- Salt Lake Community College Becomes Official Partner of USA Climbing (USAC)
- Updates to the 2025 National Team Policy (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Kilian Fischhuber no longer national coach – resignation (Lacrux)
- Tetzlaff and David Claim Gold at IFSC Oceania Cup in Mount Maunganui (IFSC)
- SCA and Urban Climb partner for 2025 (Sport Climbing Australia)
Industry Scene
- Black Diamond Equipment Issues Recall for the Vision Harness (OIA)
- Sponsorship packages now live for the ABC Conference 2025 (ABC Walls)
- REI Enters Sale-Leaseback Agreement for Four Distribution Centers (Kate Robertson, Shop-Eat-Surf-Outdoor)
For Owners
- Apr 7: Webinar: How Facility Design Can Help Fundraising and the Bottom Line (Chris Ryan Studio, CBJ)
- Securing Funding to Open a Climbing Gym – A Comprehensive Guide (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
For Routesetters
- Mar 4: Delivering Consistently Good Setting Webinar (ABC Walls)
- Mar 11: Workload: How many boulders do YOU set each day? Online Discussion with Ward Byrum (CBJ)
- Podcast: Robert Lux from Studio Bloc Masters & IFSC setting (Another Setting Podcast)
- Video: Setting another dynamic qualification Boulder at Dockmasters 2025 (Beta Routesetting)
Training Tips
- Podcast: How to Try Hard (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
- Podcast: Using Mindfulness to Overcome Fear and Anxiety in Climbing – Alex Bridgewater (Neely Quinn, TrainingBeta)
- Podcast: Principle vs. Prescription in Climbing Training (Kris Hampton, The Power Company
- Limit Bouldering for Building Max Climbing Strength and Power (Lucie Hanes, Lattice Training)
- Video: A4 Pulley Injuries in Rock Climbers – Causes, Risks, & Full Recovery (Hooper’s Beta)
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