Just a few thoughts
This week, a plug for CWA. First – gym managers, it’s not too late to participate in their Indoor Climber Survey, an important initiative to learn about our collective customer base. Then – it’s also time to make your arrangements for the CWA Summit, the preeminent gathering of the climbing industry in North America. They just posted more educational sessions, the trade show floor has filled out, and CBJ has partnered with CWA and Momentum to host a Grip Showcase at the official afterparty. Being there matters.
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Community & Culture
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- The unprecedented struggle of unions in American climbing gyms (Matthew Amaré, Vertige Media)
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Comp Scene
- Tickets on Sale for the 2026 YETI Climbing National Championships
- Climbing to Return to Great Britain in 2027 (World Climbing / IFSC)
- 2025 in Review Part 2 (Rory Potter, Inside Climbing)
For Routesetters
- Feb 10: Routesetting for Paraclimbers (online discussion ft. Nohl Haeckel) (Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
- Apply by Feb 15: Woman Up Ropes – Routesetting Application 2026 (Touchstone)
- Video: Structuring Your Program For Routesetter Longevity (online discussion ft. Rocco Bocchicchio) (Vortex Routesetting, CBJ)
For Managers & Owners
- Mar 26-27: NICAS Pro Connects – Scotland (Tom Vaessen-Walker, NICAS)
- 20 New Climbing Products and Services for Winter 2025-2026 (CBJ)
- CWA Summit – More Educational Sessions Announced (CWA)
- When to Grow, Shrink, or Cut a Program (Aitana Martinez, CWA)
- Return on Investment in Certifying Staff (Heather Reynolds, CWA)
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