Just a few thoughts
With the US election in the rearview mirror, many of us here are anticipating the changes to come. And our organizations are too – a few responses from OIA and Access Fund below. Also this week you’ll find tips for gym marketing, hiring instructors, a slew of podcasts, and a French analysis of AI and climbing movement. Here at CBJ we want to give a shout out to core team member Naomi Stevens – her 100th gym writeup below is about a new Wisconsin spot that’s about to open. Thank you, it’s a privilege to work with you Naomi!
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Community
- Podcast: Tom Greenall, Team GB’s ex-head coach (That’s Not Real Climbing)
- Climbing – reading routes better thanks to AI? (Olivier Broussouloux, La Fabrique Verticale)
- Paraclimbing, Accessibility, & The Southeast Paraclimbing Comp (CWA)
- Video: We Got Invited to a Top Secret Crack Training House (Wide Boyz)
Politics & Climbing
- The 2024 Election and What’s Next for America’s Climbing (Access Fund)
- Climbing Advocacy with Access Fund and Outdoor Alliance (Access Fund)
- Outdoor Industry Association Reaffirms Commitment to Business, People, and Planet Following 2024 Election (OIA)
Industry Scene
- Vertical Pro grows and connects height professionals (Vertical Pro)
- Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold (Tiffany Montgomery, The Daily)
- ABC launches European Associate Membership (ABC Walls)
Comp Scene
- USA Climbing Announces National Training Center Partnership With Momentum (CBJ)
- Manu Cornu Takes Men’s Boulder Gold in Neom (IFSC)
For Routesetters
- The Setter’s Archive: Classic Setting Tips for Modern Gyms (Scott Rennak, CBJ)
- New Climbing Holds & Volumes: November 2024 (CBJ)
For Managers
- How to Recruit and Retain Qualified Climbing Instructors (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- 8 Proven Climbing Gym Marketing Strategies for Scaling Up (Harness Consulting)
- Sharing Spaces in Indoor Climbing Gyms (Bix Firer; Pat Brehm, CWA)
- Video: Why Making Great Building Projects is a Choice – A Guide to Purpose-Driven Architecture (Chris Ryan Studio)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Climbing Sessions to Train Power Endurance, Endurance, and Strength (Matt Pincus, TrainingBeta)
- Podcast: Overcoming Injuries, Finding Mastery, and Common Training Mistakes (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
- Podcast: 13 Send Tips That Can Make All The Difference In The World (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Smooth – Movement Principles and Techniques for Climbing (Xian Goh, UK Climbing)
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