Just a few thoughts
Congratulations to Sam Watson, breaking his own world record in hot, humid Bali. Is 4.5 possible? This year? Aside from comps, stuff for routesetters, coaches, managers, and owners below. Routesetters, don’t miss our discussion with Chris Danielson about career progression next Tuesday.
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Community
- Video: How Indoor Climbing Was Born – Interview with François Savigny (EP Climbing)
- When Passion Isn’t Enough – French Gym Workers Push Back (Callum Taylor, Euro Climbing News)
- Shaping the Future and Creating Space: Nine Years of Brown Girls Climb (Brittany Leavitt, Outside)
- Podcast: How Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard is Pushing the Limits of Climbing Activism (The Runout Podcast)
- Podcast: The Art of The Belaytionship with Andy Vo (The Climbing Zine)
Bali World Cup
- Video: 2025 IFSC Bali World Cup – Full Review (ClimbAble)
- Watson Smashes World Record On Way To Bali Gold (IFSC)
- McNeice Stands Alone; Yoshida Claims First Gold (IFSC)
- Beautiful Bali Brings Miroslaw Back To Her Best (IFSC)
- Bali Did Not Disappoint: World Cup Review & Analysis (Inside Climbing)
- IFSC Lead World Cup Bali – Results (Xa White, UK Climbing)
Comp Scene
- Videos: 2025 Collegiate National Championships (USAC)
- Video: 2025 North American Cup Montreal (BetaBreakerz)
- 2025 Collegiate National Championships Conclude in Salt Lake City (USAC)
- CEC 2025 Para National Team – Official Announcement (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- IFSC Sign New TV Deals Across the Americas and Asia for 2025 (IFSC)
- Podcast: The Highs and Lows of the First Two World Cups of 2025 (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
For Routesetters
- May 13: Routesetting Career Progression? Discussion Ft. Chris Danielson (CBJ)
- Jun 10: Building the Dream Team: Hiring and Training a Diverse Crew – Discussion with Stefanie Myr (CBJ)
- Podcast: Skill and Strength: Are They Synonymous in Setting? Iza Nowak (Holly Chen, CBJ)
- Podcast: after font. first worldcup. new rules. new thoughts (Another Setting Podcast)
- The Essence of Routesetting – A Beginning (Brannon Frank, Butora)
- Video: Routesetting Tips and Workflow feat. Sierra McMurry (Kilter Grips)
For Managers & Owners
- ABC Walls Launches Pioneering New Accreditation Programme (CBJ)
- Navigating Commercial Real Estate for a Climbing Gym – A Practical Guide (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- Bouldering vs. Roped Climbing – Facility Planning Considerations (Eldorado Climbing)
- 2025 CWA Summit – A Mature Look at a Maturing Industry (Jake Byk, CWA)
For Coaches
- A Guide to Onsight Climbing Comps for Your Team Climbers’ Parents (Jason Chang, CBJ)
- Why Gym-To-Crag Programming is Valuable (Bix Firer, CWA)
- Coaching Climbing & Mental Health (Tom Vaessen-Walker, NICAS)
Training Tips
- Video: Dealing with Injury (or Illness) on a Climbing Trip (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- 3 Simple Bouldering Tips for Beginner to Intermediate Climbers (Kris Hampton, The Power Company)
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