Just a few thoughts
The big week has arrived! For industry professionals in North America, it started last night, and for the next two days the CWA Summit in SLC is the place to be. Education, networking, the latest gear and software – and don’t miss tonight’s Walltopia x Momentum party at Fort Union!
On a personal note, a milestone – this is our 260th Climb Insider. What began as a pandemic project, has become one of my favorite pieces of work, now for five straight years. It’s all for you, so reply anytime, I love to hear from you! -Scott
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Community
- Podcast: The Making of the Tension Board 2 with Will Anglin (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
- 8 Ways Tariffs May Impact Climbing Gear (Outside)
- New Report – Outdoor Market Shows Modest Rebound to $28B in 2024, Driven by Casual Consumers (OIA)
- Call for Session Proposals – ABC Conference 2025 (ABC Walls)
- Video: Edelrid Pinch – “Strange” Experiments and Long Term Review (Hard Is Easy)
Comp Scene
- Apr 18-20: Boulder World Cup in Keqiao (IFSC)
- The 2025 Season starts in China- Keqiao IFSC Boulder World Cup Preview (Inside Climbing)
- Second North American Cup of 2025 Concludes in Murfreesboro (USAC)
- Join the Team Behind the Climb – Volunteer at CEC Events! (Christiane Marceau, CEC)
- Long Beach Confirmed as the Home of Climbing at LA28 (IFSC)
- 2027 World Championships to be Held in Brno, Czechia (IFSC)
- Scolaris Elected President to Lead New IFSC Executive Board (IFSC)
- Euroholds named Presenting Partner of the IFSC World Cup Ranking (CBJ)
Crags Scene
- Meet Your 2025 Climber Stewards (Access Fund)
- Access Fund Announces Nine Spring 2025 Climbing Conservation Grantees(Access Fund)
- Outdoor Alliance Urges Congress to Fully Fund Outdoor Recreation at Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (OIA)
- What Happens to Crags After a Wildfire? (Hannah Provost, Outside)
For Managers
- Apr 28: Gym Operations & Customer Experience Roundtable (CWA)
- Apr 30: Best Practices and Guidelines for Effective Auto Safety Programs (Granite Insurance, CBJ)
- The Importance of Data in Running a Successful Climbing Gym (Gavin Heverly, Rise Above Consulting)
- Announcing the Rise Above Dashboard (CBJ)
For Routesetters
- May 13: Routesetting Career Progression? Discussion Ft. Chris Danielson
- How to Set the Perfect Competition – The Setter’s Archive (Ty Foose, CBJ)
- 228 New Holds – bluepill’s Impossible Holds are Now Available in North America (CBJ)
- Materials & Processing Technology for Cost-Efficient Climbing Hold Manufacturing (RAMPF, CBJ)
- Video: Climb for the Cash – Feat. Colin Duffy (Trango)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Common Training Mistakes That May Be Limiting Your Climbing (Eric Hörst, Training 4 Climbing)
- ARCing, an old grandmother’s recipe? (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
- New Study Finds Whey-Collagen Blend Speeds Up Post-Workout Recovery(PhysiVāntage)
- Video: Four Different Ways to Test Finger Strength – Which was best? (Camp 4 Human Performance)
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