Just a few thoughts
Light week of news for ya. School’s out, graduations, summer roadtrips started. But at least one interesting take on the future, and one throwback to the long-ago past, both by true industry OGs. Plus – it’s Vail week, and while it’s no longer a World Cup, it’s still a good time. Did I tell ya about the time, over 20 years ago, before an awning over the wall, when we woke up to 3 inches of snow in all the jugs?
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Community & Culture
- The Ferrari Problem (Tyron Foose, Foose-dot-AI)
- Where It All Began: Memories From America’s First Climbing Gym (Rich Johnston, CBJ)
- How Do Climbing Gym Setters Approach the Challenge of Setting Fair Climbs for All Heights? (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
- Oct 26-30: Canadian Industry Conference and Certification Summit (CWA)
Comp Scene
- Jun 3-7: World Climbing Series Prague 2026 (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Jun 4-7: North American Cup Series Vail 2026 (USAC / CEC)
- McNeice Tops All Four Boulders For Second Career Gold (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Anraku Makes It Three Men’s Boulder Golds In A Row (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Hunt, Chu Close World Climbing Series Weekend With Gold (World Climbing / IFSC)
- Gold for Erin McNeice in Madrid (Xa White, UK Climbing)
- LA28 Reveals Paralympic Competition Schedule (CBJ)
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