Just A Few Thoughts
It’s great to see more videos that break down the routesetting process. Let us know if you see more to share! Also below: a few more reviews of The Wall – Climb for Gold, updates from the CWA Summit, and more.
Insider Stuff
- “It Can Really Ruin a Woman’s Experience.” Why Chelsea Rude Founded She Sends Collective. (Owen Clarke, Climbing Mag)
- Can Climbing Be a Form of Therapy? (Lor Sabourin, Climbing Mag)
- Podcast: Ellis Whitson (Mario Stanley, Sends and Suffers)
- 2021 Annual Report Released (The Climbing Initiative)
Comp Scene
- “It is unforgiving and relentless” – Shauna Coxsey Talks Olympics (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- “The Wall: Climb for Gold” New Film Reveals The Vulnerable Side of Climbing’s Olympians (John Burgman, Climbing Mag)
- Why You Should Watch “The Wall: Climb for Gold” (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- The Ouray Ice Fest Returns After Two Years of Uncertainty. It Was Their Best Yet(Corey Buhay, Climbing Mag)
Setting and Training
- Video: Olympic Boulder Breakdown – The Unclimbed Final, What Was The Beta?(Impact Route Setting)
- Video: Pro Setter Session featuring Sarah Filler and Nick Qaqish (Kilter)
- Climb Better Instantly With These Breathing Tips (Ethan Pringle, Climbing Mag)
- Why Climbers Should Journal (Delaney Miller, Climbing Mag)
From CWA
- Lessons for Climbing Coaches From Olympian Kyra Condie (Hailey Caissie)
- Summit session highlight: Creating A Culture of Personal Responsibility (Lor Sabourin & Jake Byk)
- Summit: Seeking Volunteers – Apply For Scholarship
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