Just a few thoughts
Wow, so much to share this week. Podcasts about athletes, activists, nutrition, and growing gyms. Reports from Innsbruck. Olympic perspectives, resources, athlete highlights. Recyclable holds, and park boulders. A nice breakdown of IFSC routesetting standards. Plenty more, enjoy.
Want to know something about climbing in the Paris Olympics? That’s why we made this A-Z reference for you. Everything we could find, in one place.
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Community & Culture
- Podcast: Activism and Climbing with Miranda Oakley (The RunOut)
- Podcast: Ashima Shiraishi – The Competitor’s Mind (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
- Recyclable Climbing Holds – What Sustainable Indoor Climbing Can Look Like (Seiji Ishii, GearJunkie)
- Calgary Has New Outdoor Granite Boulders (Gripped)
- C4C 2023 Annual Report (Climbing for Change)
Paris Olympic Games
- Paris Olympics A-to-Z for Climbing Industry Insiders (CBJ)
- 12 Sport Climbing Highlights to Look Forward to in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- Budapest makes and breaks Paris 2024 Olympic dreams (Eddie Fowke, Planet Mountain)
- Podcast: World Cup Rambles and Olympic Realizations (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
Athlete Highlights
- Meet the Climbers on Team USA (Steven Potter, Outside)
- Trio of Colorado climbers in Paris Olympics reinforce Boulder’s status as sport’s mecca (Kyle Newman, The Denver Post)
- Four Sport Climbers Set for Team GB Debuts at Paris 2024 (GB Climbing)
- Toby Roberts, the man who didn’t disdain (Antonin Pharel, Grimper)
- Capucine Viglione, French speed champion and qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Alexis Piguel, Grimper)
Innsbruck World Cup
- Videos from finals: Para Climbing – Lead – Women’s Boulder – Men’s Boulder (IFSC)
- Video: Countback Rule Makes For Nail-Biting Finish In Innsbruck (EpicTV)
- Garnbret Takes Emotional Win, Teenagers Buckley and Sanders Complete the Podium (IFSC)
- Team Japan Sweeps the Boulder Podium with Amagasa, Narasaki, and Anraku(IFSC)
- Legends on Display in Innsbruck as Curtains Close After Lead Finals (IFSC)
- IFSC Boulder and Lead World Cup Innsbruck 2024 – Report (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
- USA Secures 12 Medals at World Cups Innsbruck 2024 (USAC)
Comp Scene
- Jul 7-14: Youth National Championships (USAC)
- Jul 12-14: Jackalope Festival Mississauga
- Video: Why do all IFSC Bouldering rounds look the same? (Impact Route Setting)
- Ode to the Chamonix and Briançon World Cups (Martin Baudry, Grimper)
- Eneko Carretero and Júlia Benach win their first 2024 Spanish Cup races in Móstoles (Desnivel)
- Helsinki to Host Climbing Youth World Championships in 2025 (IFSC)
Industry News
- Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer to Conclude Exclusive Partnership (OIA)
- Outdoor Alliance and American Alpine Club Working Together to Protect Rock Climbing Landscapes (AAC)
- Would you like to exhibit at the Vertical Pro 2024? (Vertical Pro)
For Gym Staff & Managers
- Podcast: Competition Keeps Us Honest – Gavin Heverly (Scott Rennak, CBJ)
- Paris Olympics Media Resource for Climbing Gyms (CBJ)
- Middle Management In Indoor Climbing Gyms – Strategies For Success (Ashley Routson, CWA)
- CWA Partners With Monument To Produce Orientation Videos (CWA)
- How to Choose the Right Climbing Wall for Your Facility (Eldorado Climbing)
Training Tips
- Podcast: Flexibility Training for Climbers (Lattice Training)
- Podcast: Tom Herbert – Supplements, fueling and nutrition tips (Careless Talk)
- I Could Climb Harder… If I Were A Different Person (Neely Quinn, TrainingBeta)
- Muscular Endurance Training – Is Getting Pumped Enough? (PhysiVāntage)
- Video: Tendons – Do I Load it or Rest it? (The Climbing Doctor)
