Just a few thoughts
Rocktober is nearly here, and climbers across the Northern Hemisphere are prepping for the season of sending. According to a new OIA report (linked below), over 2.3M climbers rock climbed last year in the U.S.. But that pales in comparison to the estimated 5.6M+ that climbed indoors, a number that grows every year, along with new gyms (several announced below). But we can’t build new crags, so if you’re headed outdoors this fall, be sure to take good care of the ones we have. Your kids will thank you for it.
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Insider Stuff
- Video: Janja’s Frustration, Grupper’s Top, Sam Watson’s Record (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
- An Interview With John Brosler – The Fastest American Man in Climbing (TRUBLUE)
- Outdoor Participation Grows To Record Levels – 2022 Trends Report (OIA)
- Colorado To Host The 2022 Yeti Climbing National Championships (USAC)
- IFSC Calendar 2023 – The Start Of A New Olympic Qualification Path (IFSC)
For Gym Managers
- Nov 18-20: Salon de l’Escalade in Grenoble, France
- Nov 25-26: Vertical Pro in Friedrichshafen, Germany
- How To Create Women-Specific Programming (Hayley Moran, CWA)
- The Levels of Communication, And Why They Matter (Brendan, CWA)
For Routesetters
- Apply by Oct 7: ABC Route Setting Development Manager
- Selling Movement: Routesetting Is a Product (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 2)(Dave Wetmore, CBJ)
- Video: 15 Route Setting Essentials (Impact Route Setting)
Training Tips
- Video: John Kettle Climb Injury-Free Interview (The Climbing Doctor)
- Video: Throw Your Hangboard in the Trash If You Don’t Know This (Hooper’s Beta)
- Skill Development for Youth Climbers (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- Excitation Strategies for Amped and Energized Climbing (Lucie Hanes, Training 4 Climbing)
- How To Overcome Your Fear Of Falling, The Complete Guide (Arno Ilgner, Climbing Mag)
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