U.S. Olympic Climbers to Train at Portland Rock Gym on Replica of Paris 2024 Olympic Bouldering Wall

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U.S. Olympic Climbers to Train at Portland Rock Gym on Replica of Paris 2024 Olympic Bouldering Wall
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Portland, OR – July 8, 2024 – EP Climbing is proud to announce that members of the U.S. Olympic climbing team have trained at Portland Rock Gym (PRG) Beaverton this past weekend. The athletes trained on the Titan Boulder, an exact replica of the Olympic Bouldering Wall for Paris 2024. This world-class indoor climbing facility was built by EP Climbing, and the Titan Boulder was created in partnership with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). Its breakthrough design offers a maximum range for route setting, optimal viewing angles, and caters to both international competitors and amateur climbers.

The Titan Boulder has been the stage for numerous prestigious events, including the IFSC World Championships in Bern 2023, the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Pan American Games Santiago 2023, Asian Olympic Qualifier in Saudi Arabia, and the Asian Youth Championships 2023 in India. There are only 22 Titan Walls globally, and PRG houses to the only one in the United States.

EP Climbing has a long-standing relationship with Portland Rock Gym, which established itself as a pioneer in modular climbing gyms in 1988, becoming the second in the U.S. PRG is now the oldest indoor climbing gym in the country. Fast forward to 2023, PRG unveiled phase one of a colossal 64,000-square-foot facility at Cedar Mill’s Peterkort Towne Square, poised to be the nation’s largest climbing gym, featuring the first Titan Boulder in the U.S.

“We are thrilled to support climbers by providing them with the best possible training environment,” said JoAnne Carelli, Sales Director of EP Climbing. “The Titan Boulder at PRG will help athletes prepare for the challenges they will face in numerous climbing competitions.”

The climbing community eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, taking place from August 4-11, 2024. We look forward to cheering on Team USA and all other climbing athletes as they compete on sport’s biggest stage.

For more information, please contact: a.justice@epclimbing.com

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The “PhysiVāntage 3” Competing in the 2024 Olympics!

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The “PhysiVāntage 3” Competing in the 2024 Olympics!

PhysiVantage Pros Natalia Grossman, Alex Megos, and Yannick Flohé are heading to the Paris Games

image of 3 physivantage athletes The 2024 Olympics Qualifying process has come to an exciting conclusion, and PhysiVāntage Nutrition is proud to announce that three of our pro team members will be competing in Paris! PhysiVāntage climbers Alex Megos and Yannick Flohé (both of Team Germany), accumulated enough points to become Olympic-qualified by the end of the semi-final round in Budapest. The Budapest competition results were combined with the results from May’s Shanghai Qualifier to determine the final spots for the Paris Games. Rounding out the PhysiVāntage presence in Paris is Natalia Grossman (Team USA). She did not need to compete in the recent qualifying events, since her win at November’s Pan Am Games got her an early ticket to Paris. Only 20 men and 20 women will compete in Paris – this time the format being a combined Sport Climbing and Bouldering medal event. Another 14 men and 14 women are qualified for the stand-alone Speed Climbing medal event. Other Americans who earned a ticket to the Paris Games include Brooke Raboutou, Jesse Grupper, and Colin Duffy. Completing the American team are speed climbers Emma Hunt and Samuel Watson. The Olympic Games officially run from July 26 – August 11, however, the climbing action takes place between August 5 – 10th. Other big names competing in the men’s division include Adam Ondra (CZE), Jakob Schubert (AUT), Sasha Lehmann (SUI), Sorato Anraku (JPN), Tomoa Narasaki (JPN), and defending Gold Medalist Alberto Ginés López (ESP). Top women who will be challenging Brooke and Natalia, include Jessica Pilz (AUT), Ai Mori (JPN), Oriane Bertone (FRA), Miho Nonaka (JPN), Seo Chae-hyun (KOR), and defending Gold Medalist Janja Garnbret (SLO). (View full list of qualified climbers >> ) It promises to be six days of epic competition climbing — mark your calendars to watch the “PhysiVāntage 3”! These three Olympic-bound athletes use PhysiVāntage Nutrition to support their training and climbing performance. Some of their favorite products include Sendure-X, Supercharged Collagen, Powerplex (plant-based protein), FLOW, and Weapons Grade Whey (protein). Learn more about PhysiVāntage Nutrition at physivantage.com.
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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: July 2024

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: July 2024
The July Grip Report highlights the newest grips from 23 leading companies. Bulbous shapes, dual colored grips, mirror textures—will we see any of these sets in the Paris Olympic Games this month? BRANDS INCLUDED BELOW: 360Holds – ArtLine Holds – AVA Volumes – Binary Climbing – Chapter Climbing – Crux Agarras – EP Climbing – Escape Climbing – Greenholds – Grizzly Holds – Hito Climbing – Nicros – Ocelot Grips – Polytalon GmbH – Rockcity – Rustam Climbing – Satellite Holds – Secret Holds – Synrock – Teknik Handholds – Unit Holds – Vola – Wataaah
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360HOLDS

New from 360Holds: Evolution Balls – Edgy Dishes Distribution by: Bold Climbing

ARTLINE

New from Artline Holds: Flat Triangle – Ramp – Triamid DT – Squamid DT

AVA VOLUMES

New from AVA Volumes: Fratelli 1 – Fratelli 2

BINARY CLIMBING

New from Binary Climbing: Harmonics Full Set

CHAPTER CLIMBING

New from Chapter Climbing: Mirrors – Rivers Distribution by: Essential Climbing

EP CLIMBING

New from EP Climbing: Bubble Large 1 – Bubble Large 2 – Bubble 2XL – Bubble 2XL 2

HITO

New from Hito Climbing: Bowl Dual M1 – Bowl Dual L2

POLYTALON GmbH

New from Polytalon GmbH: YING Macro Dualtex Complete: YING Macro 1 Dualtex – YING Macro 2 Dualtex – YING Macro 3 Dualtex – YING Macro 4 Dualtex

ROCKCITY

New from Rockcity: Fontainebleau

SATELLITE HOLDS

New from Satellite Holds: Mega Toron 1 – Mega Toron Hole 1 – Deca Toron Pinch 2 – Shinka XL – Shinka XS 1 North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab

SECRET HOLDS

New from Secret Holds: Font 3xL Mushroom Jugs – Font Warms Jibs – Font XL Knee – Font Breadhills – Font XL Smile North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab

TEKNIK HANDHOLDS

New from Teknik Handholds: Overhoods – Sideways – Boots

UNIT HOLDS

New from Unit Holds: Cruise Control No Tex Full Line Distribution by: Bold Climbing

WATAAAH

New from Wataaah: Hydra Makro 1/1 Incut – Hydra Makro 1-2 /Sloper – Raiju S – Raiju XXL 4 – Hydra XL North American Distribution by: Solostile Climbing Lab

CRUX AGARRAS

New from Crux Agarras: Ultra (Plastic)

ESCAPE CLIMBING

New from Escape Climbing: Dish Sloper Macros

GREENHOLDS

New from Greenholds: Essentials

GRIZZLY HOLDS

New from Grizzly Holds: Ripple Effect Full Set

NICROS

New from Nicros: Nomad Assembly

OCELOT GRIPS

New from Ocelot Grips: Looking Glass

RUSTAM CLIMBING

New from Rustam Climbing: Familio Ganymede – Kaizen Dual Tex Full Line Distribution by: Bold Climbing

SYNROCK HOLDS

New from Synrock Holds: 25 Dual-Tex pocket set

VOLA

New from Vola: Leaf Set

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Chance Meeting Gives Way to New Oregon Gym

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Chance Meeting Gives Way to New Oregon Gym
Bouldering walls at Beyond the Wall Climbing gym
Two Hillsboro, Oregon, couples—Marjorie and James Kirby and Mikinna and Stephen Johnson—teamed up to open a new bouldering gym in the area, following a chance meeting two years ago at the 2022 CWA Summit. (All images courtesy of Beyond the Wall Climbing)

Beyond the Wall Climbing Hillsboro, Oregon

Specs: Beyond the Wall Climbing (BTW) opened west of Portland—in the city of Hillsboro, Oregon—on June 16th this year. Owned by longtime Hillsboro residents Marjorie and James Kirby and Mikinna and Stephen Johnson, the team has “dreamed for years” of putting up a climbing gym right in town. The Kirby’s have been Hillsboro residents for over two decades and are currently raising their four school-aged children in the city. “The couple has persevered through tough market conditions for years to bring this project to market both for their family and other families in the area,” a media package stated. Opening a gym in the area has also been a multi-year goal of the Johnsons, who were born and raised in Hillsboro. “As their passion for climbing solidified more than five years ago, the couple decided that they wanted to pursue opening a climbing gym in the area,” per the announcement.

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The Johnsons first started discussing plans for a gym back in 2018. Then in 2022, they attended the CWA Summit in Salt Lake City. Separately, James and Marjorie Kirby had also attended the Summit that year. James spotted the Johnson’s Oregon license plate and offered to take them to lunch. As they got to talking, the two couples found they shared a similar objective. “Because our visions were aligned, we stayed in contact and earned each other’s trust,” said Stephen. The Kirbys and Johnsons kept the bouldering-focused gym “simple,” Stephen described, with most of the space dedicated to climbing terrain. In the 10,000-square-foot facility, BTW features over 5,200 square feet of climbing surface. The gym also has an event space, learning center and fitness area, in addition to a Kilter Board and Tension Board 2. The fitness area has equipment for training, warming up and rehabbing injuries, but because BTW is located next door to Planet Fitness, the owners decided to not go overboard with the fitness amenities. “We didn’t want to spend too much real estate on something one of our members could get next door,” Stephen said.
Training walls at BTW
When Stephen began climbing, he didn’t find a big difference between sport climbing and bouldering: “To me, the feeling of freedom is the same. Bouldering is the lowest cost option to introduce that type of movement to our city,” he said, explaining some of the thinking that went into opening a gym with only bouldering and training walls.
According to BTW’s website, finding the right space for the gym was a significant hurdle. “We’ve vetted dozens of buildings over the course of many years that just couldn’t fit our [oversized] gym dreams,” the website detailed. “By chance, we discovered an empty retail storefront near Shute Park that looked like it had promise.” The team measured ceilings, ran the numbers, and eventually leased Suite B2, the home of BTW. “Since then, we have been hard at work, opening up the space and exposing the ceilings to get the height needed for our bouldering walls,” the website continued. Construction started in early 2024, wrapping up in time for the June opening. Walls: Rockwerx Flooring: Asana CRM Software: Approach Website: www.beyondthewallclimbing.com Instagram: @BeyondTheWall_Climbing

In Their Words: “I began climbing in 2016. Before I discovered climbing, most of my time at work and at home was spent sitting down. I’m a banker by trade, and I love board games and cooking. I would take stock of my week and realize that I had been sitting the whole time. I was stationary, and my body started to adapt to the lack of movement. Everyone knows you should move, but when the only option you can think of is an elliptical and workout machines, it’s hard to motivate yourself to get up. When I was introduced to climbing, something clicked. I remembered the feeling I had when I was a kid climbing trees, and I loved feeling like that kid again. Movement used to be a chore that required discipline. Now it’s a hobby that is fueled by passion. Physically, mentally and spiritually, I’m a better person when I’m moving.” – Stephen Johnson, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Beyond the Wall Climbing

Climb Insider: Olympics, Innsbruck, podcasts, more

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Climb Insider: Olympics, Innsbruck, podcasts, more
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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. See The Freshest Job Posts Here

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Multiple Positions Open at Movement – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 July 4

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Multiple Positions Open at Movement – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 July 4
movement header image CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Facilities Associate Regional Facilities Manager Team Texas Youth Team Manager/Head Coach Movement New York, NY; Dallas, TX; Carrollton, TX “At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just a climbing gym – we’re a community that’s dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we’re building an extraordinary team that’s committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry. By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!”
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JOB SEEKER TIPS:

All about work-life integration and how it differs from balance By CareerBuilder “Let’s start by defining the idea of integrating the things you have to do for work with the things you have to do at home. The concept of work-life integration allows you to blend all your responsibilities, from caring for children to attending a webinar. But why should those things remain in separate boxes, particularly if you’re working from home? The lines between personal and professional time have been blurred, due in part to the lasting effects of the pandemic.” Read the full article here

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Paris Olympics A-to-Z for Climbing Industry Insiders

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Paris Olympics A-to-Z for Climbing Industry Insiders
The Sport Climbing venue for the Paris Olympic Games. Photo courtesy IFSC by Jan Virt.
The Sport Climbing venue for the Paris Olympic Games. (Photo by Jan Virt / IFSC)
As our sport, community and industry anticipate climbing’s second appearance in the Summer Olympic Games—following Sport Climbing’s debut at the Tokyo Olympics—there is perhaps even more excitement and hype than last time. After all, we now have gold medallists defending their titles, and there are now two sets of medals to earn—one for Boulder & Lead, one for Speed. The decision to give Speed its own medal was warmly received, and many hope that momentum will continue and we will see Boulder and Lead split into separate medals in the future, as well. But this summer, all eyes are on Paris… In total, 68 of the world’s best climbing athletes (34 women, 34 men) representing 22 countries and five continents are expected to compete in Paris. Countless articles on the subject have been written by climbing and non-endemic media, and we’ve curated the best of the bunch below. Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about Sport Climbing’s second appearance in the Olympic Games. (In tandem with this article, be sure to check out our media resource for climbing gyms here.)
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WHEN & WHERE TO WATCH

  • Live & Replays: NBC (USA), CBC (CAN), Eurosport (Europe), all other locations (PDF)
  • Results: Olympics.com
  • August 5: Men’s Boulder semi-final & Women’s Speed qualification
  • August 6: Women’s Boulder semi-final & Men’s Speed qualification
  • August 7: Men’s Lead semi-final & Women’s Speed final
  • August 8: Women’s Lead semi-final & Men’s Speed final
  • August 9: Men’s Boulder & Lead final
  • August 10: Women’s Boulder & Lead final

ORGANIZATIONS

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OFFICIAL OLYMPIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIERS

OLYMPIC SUPPORT STAFF

  • IF Delegate: Piero Rebaudengo (ITA)
  • IF Delegate: Hazel Han (KOR)
  • IFSC Event Delegate: Stanley Yeo (SGP)
  • IFSC Jury President: Tim Hatch (GBR)
  • IFSC Judge: Karalyn Aronow (USA)
  • IFSC Judge: Nelson Lam (NZL)
  • IFSC Judge: François Leonardon (FRA)
  • IFSC Head Routesetter – Boulder: Garrett Gregor (USA)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Boulder: Sergio Verdasco (ESP)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Boulder: Tsukasa Mizuguchi (JPN)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Boulder: Olga Niemiec (POL)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Boulder: Tomasz Olesky (POL)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Boulder: Remi Samyn (FRA)
  • IFSC Head Routesetter – Lead: Martin Hammerer (AUT)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Lead: Akito Matsushima (JPN)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Lead: Adam Pustelnik (POL)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Lead: Brad Weaver (USA)
  • IFSC Routesetter – Lead: Jan Zbranek (GER)
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OLYMPIC CLIMBING ESSENTIALS

  1. Athlete Database for Sport Climbing Paris 2024 (UK Climbing)
  2. IFSC Officials Announced for Paris 2024 (IFSC)
  3. Sport Climbing Qualification and Scoring Explainer (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  4. IFSC’s Media Guide to Paris 2024 (IFSC)
  5. The competition and scoring system for climbing in Paris 2024 (Desnivel)
  6. Olympic Torch Goes for a Climb, Ski and Highline in Chamonix (Gripped)
  7. Youth Athletes Test Paris 2024 Climbing Walls (IFSC)
  8. The Olympic Qualifier Series, Explained (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  9. Here’s Who’s Setting for the Paris Olympics (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  10. Full Results and Recap of Tokyo Olympic Games (Joe Robinson, CBJ)
  11. A-to-Z Tokyo Olympic Resources for Climbing Industry Insiders (CBJ)
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OLYMPIC RESULTS & RECAPS

UK Climbing Videos: Janja Garnbret Wins Second Olympic Gold; Team USA Climbs to Two Medals and World Record in Paris (Joe Robinson, CBJ) The Men’s Lead & Boulder Combined Event Has Come to an Epic Finish (John Burgman, Outside) Garnbret, Raboutou, and Pilz Medal in the Women’s Boulder & Lead Combined Final (John Burgman, Outside) Paris 2024 Sport Climbing – Women’s Boulder & Lead Final – “even sweeter” Gold for Garnbret (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing) IFSC Articles:
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OLYMPIC PERSPECTIVE & COMMENTARY

  1. How did the Paris 2024 Olympic Games impact Sport Climbing Athletes’ Social Media Following? (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  2. Olympic routesetting controversy discussion (Impact Route Setting)
  3. Podcast: Paris 2024 Olympics with Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang (Testpiece Climbing)
  4. Podcast: Olympic Reactions with Allison Vest (The Nugget)
  5. Podcast: Commentary Queens – Men’s and Women’s Combined Finals in Paris (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
  6. Podcast: Vertical Drag Racing – Part 2 (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
  7. Paris medals based on Tokyo and Los Angeles scoring (8a.nu)
  8. How to Make the Climbing Olympics (Even) Better (Andrew Bisharat, Evening Sends)
  9. Why Paris 2024 is Way Cooler (For Climbers) Than Tokyo 2021 (Steven Potter, Outside)
  10. Was Climbing “Better” Before It Was an Olympic Sport? (Matt Samet, Outside)
  11. Olympic Sport Climbing Is Dangerous. But Not How You’d Think (Owen Clarke, Outside)
  12. Video: Road to the Olympics – Exclusive Interview with Ollie Torr (Lattice Training)
  13. Podcast: Paris Preview (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
  14. Podcast: Meagan Martin – Olympics Predictions, Training like a Ninja Warrior (The Struggle)
  15. Who’s Going to Podium at the Paris Olympics? Here’s Our Predictions (John Burgman, Outside)
  16. How a team of climbers designed a gravity-defying boulder for a new Olympic sport (Elissaveta M. Brandon, Fast Company)
  17. Meet the Paris 2024 Olympic Routesetters: Martin Hammerer, Lead (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  18. Meet the Paris 2024 Olympic Routesetters: Olga Niemiec, Boulder (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  19. Meet the Paris 2024 Olympic Routesetting Team – Garrett Gregor (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  20. WTF is a Rose Move? Plus, 39 Other Sport Climbing Terms You’ll Hear this Olympics (Matt Samet, Outside)
  21. Climbing’s Olympic Legacy Already in Motion (IFSC)
  22. How Our Olympic Climbers Are Supporting The Paris 2024 ‘Ecolympics’ (BMC)
  23. Just How Hard is Olympic Sport Climbing? (Owen Clarke, Outside)
  24. 8 Women to Watch in Boulder & Lead at the Paris Olympics (John Burgman, Outside)
  25. 8 Speed Climbers To Watch for at the Paris Olympics (John Burgman, Outside)
  26. The favourite climbers for the combined event in Paris 2024 (Isaac Fernandez, Desnivel)
  27. Who Will Dominate Men’s Boulder & Lead at the Paris Olympics? (John Burgman, Outside)
  28. What’s Different About Speed Climbing This Time Around? (Head Rush Technologies)
  29. Video: Garrett Gregor – Paris 2024 head routesetter (EP Climbing)
  30. Olympic heritage: a springboard for youth (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
  31. Climbing Moves We Might See in the Paris 2024 Olympics – and How to Do Them (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  32. What Can Regular Climbers Learn From the Eating Habits of Olympians? (Marisa Michael, Outside)
  33. 12 Sport Climbing Highlights to Look Forward to in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  34. Budapest makes and breaks Paris 2024 Olympic dreams (Eddie Fowke, Planet Mountain)
  35. Podcast: World Cup Rambles and Olympic Realizations (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
  36. Who would have won Tokyo 2020 under the Paris 2024 scoring system? (Xa White, UK Climbing)
  37. Video: Climbing’s Olympic “Universality Place” Explained (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
  38. Video: Did the biggest names make it to Paris 2024? (UK Climbing)
  39. Video: Did The Big Guns Make It? (EpicTV)
  40. What legacy in climbing after the Paris 2024 Games? (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
  41. Paris Olympics – will there be a “wow” effect for manufacturers? (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
  42. What do you expect from the Paris 2024 Olympics? (Laurence Guyon, La Fabrique Verticale)
  43. Shanghai Olympic Qualifier Series Combined Boulder & Lead Key Takeaways (Inside Climbing)
  44. Race to the Olympics – Speed Climbing Key Takeaways from Shanghai OQS (Inside Climbing)
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OLYMPIC ATHLETE PROFILES & INTERVIEWS

  1. Video: Janja Garnbret Unfiltered – Climbing’s Greatest Competitor (adidas)
  2. Team USA Sport Climbers Land in Spain for Training Camp (USAC)
  3. How Hard Have Paris Olympians Climbed on Rock? (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  4. Podcast: Molly Thompson-Smith – Qualifying and preparing for the Olympics (Careless Talk)
  5. Podcast: Colin Duffy – His Journey as a 2x Olympian (The Nugget)
  6. Paris 2024’s favourite speed climbers (Isaac Fernandez, Desnivel)
  7. Podcast: Great Expectations – Natalia Grossman and Jesse Grupper (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
  8. Podcast: Emma Hunt (The Nugget)
  9. Sam Avezou, and Everything Becomes Possible (Antonin Pharel, Grimper)
  10. The Georgia Gym That Shaped an Olympian (John Burgman, CBJ)
  11. GB Climbing Olympic Coach Rachel Carr on Paris 2024 (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  12. Podcast: Brooke Raboutou – Paris Bound (Alex Honnold, Climbing Gold)
  13. Podcast: Sam Watson – World’s Fastest Climber, Converting Strength to Power, Mindset Tips for Dealing with Pressure, and Olympics Preparation (The Struggle)
  14. Jenya Kazbekova and Yaroslav Tkach: The Ukrainian Climbers in Paris 2024 Amid War (Anna Mavka, UK Climbing)
  15. Conquering The Climb – Emma Hunt’s Ascent to Speed Climbing Stardom (Head Rush Technologies)
  16. Meet the Olympic Climbers Representing Team USA at Paris 2024 (USAC)
  17. Video: Colin Duffy’s Climbing Strategy for the Olympics (EpicTV)
  18. Olympic Training at Portland Rock Gym – Team USA Climbers Conquer the Titan Wall (EP Climbing)
  19. How a Sport Climber Prepares for the Olympics (Talia Barrington, The Cut)
  20. Meet the Climbers on Team USA (Steven Potter, Outside)
  21. Trio of Colorado climbers in Paris Olympics reinforce Boulder’s status as sport’s mecca (Kyle Newman, The Denver Post)
  22. Four Sport Climbers Set for Team GB Debuts at Paris 2024 (GB Climbing)
  23. Toby Roberts, the man who didn’t disdain (Antonin Pharel, Grimper)
  24. Capucine Viglione, French speed champion and qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Alexis Piguel, Grimper)
  25. McNeice, McArthur, and Thompson-Smith Qualify for Paris 2024 in Budapest (GB Climbing)
  26. Raboutou Punches Her Ticket to Paris 2024 (USAC)
  27. Alberto Ginés qualifies for Paris 2024 (Desnivel)
  28. Hammer Punches His Ticket to Paris 2024 (USAC)
  29. Brooke Raboutou Earns Gold at Olympic Qualifier Series (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  30. Bronze for Erin McNeice at the Olympic Qualifying Series in Shanghai (UK Climbing)
  31. Lee, Ginés López, and Ondra Podium at Olympic Qualifier Series (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  32. Podcast: Jesse Grupper – Comp Climbing, Training, & His Relentless Positivity (TrainingBeta)
  33. Janja Garnbret & Brooke Raboutou – progress through fun (Slovenian Tourist Board)
  34. Video: Miho Nonaka – Japan’s Iconic Olympic Climber (adidas)
  35. After Giving Up His 2020 Olympic Dreams for Family, Campbell Harrison Is Going to Paris (Holly Yu Tung Chen, Outside)
  36. Podcast: The Down Under Lowdown with Campbell Harrison (Circle Up with Allison and Kyra)
  37. Natalia Grossman’s Training for the Olympics (PhysiVāntage)
  38. Brooke Raboutou is taking lessons from Tokyo as she eyes Paris 2024 (Nick McCarvel, Olympics.com)
  39. Pay Day with Campbell Harrison (ABC News Australia)
  40. Podcast: How Jesse Grupper is getting Psyched and Ready for the next Olympics (The RunOut)
  41. South Korea’s Lee Dohyun Takes 50 Boulder & Lead Points in Shanghai (IFSC)
  42. Raboutou Eyes Second Olympic Ticket After OQS Win (IFSC)
  43. China, Indonesia Split Speed Glory in Shanghai (IFSC)
  44. Conversation With… Molly Thompson-Smith (IFSC)
  45. Podcast: Natalia Grossman – The Tyranny of Expectations (Enormocast)
  46. Alberto Ginés – Our goal is to qualify (Eva Martos, Desnivel)
  47. Podcast: Jesse Grupper (The Nugget)
  48. Podcast: Jakob Schubert (The Nugget)
  49. Podcast: Brooke Raboutou – An Olympian’s Mindset (The Nugget)
  50. IFSC Continental Events Qualify 20 Climbing Athletes for Paris 2024 (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  51. Video: New Climbing Olympians From USA and Europe (Tyler Norton, Plastic Weekly)
  52. What a Rookie Season! Sorato Anraku Is Headed to the Olympics (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  53. Video: Who is Toby Roberts?! Climbing’s New Olympian (UK Climbing)
  54. Oriane Bertone and Toby Roberts Are Olympic-Bound (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  55. Toby Roberts and Oriane Bertone win IFSC European Qualifier and Olympic Tickets (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  56. Grossman, Grupper, and Watson Qualify for Paris 2024 (Mary Andino, Outside)
  57. Four USA Climbing Athletes Qualify for Paris 2024 at Pan American Games (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)
  58. Jesse Grupper Is Going to the Olympics (Aaron Pardy, Gripped)
  59. Texas Teen Speeds to Ticket to Paris (USAC)
  60. Gold Medal and Ticket to Paris for Piper Kelly (USAC)
  61. American Speed Climber Piper Kelly Punches Ticket to Olympics (Delaney Miller, Outside)
  62. Mawem and Miroslaw Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Speed (Natalie Berry, UK Climbing)

Paris Olympics Media Resource for Climbing Gyms

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Paris Olympics Media Resource for Climbing Gyms
If the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics taught us anything, it was that Olympic momentum equates to unprecedented interest in climbing. Not only did climbing’s Olympic debut (in 2021) result in many people of all ages wanting to head to their local gym to give climbing a try, it also prompted many local media outlets to reach out to the closest climbing gym for a report on the sport’s surge in popularity.  It’s likely that the forthcoming Paris Olympics (July 26-Aug 11) will be preceded by the same widespread interest from media outlets in climbing. In many cases, reporters will reach out to climbing gyms in hopes of not only learning about the fundamentals of climbing (What is bouldering? What is speed climbing? etc.), but also about climbing’s statistical uptick in mainstream culture, the profusion of gyms around the country, and some insight on climbing’s Olympic format and the qualified Olympians, specifically.
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 We want to help you be well-suited to speak on those topics, if/when the media reaches out to your gym. We also want to help your gym get positive press and publicity in conjunction with climbing’s Olympic lead-up this summer. So, we’ve put together a “cheat sheet,” of sorts, that can hopefully act as a reference guide for questions that your gym might be asked by members of the press in the next month or so. (Click here to download the fact sheet, and more Paris Olympics-related resources for climbing industry insiders can be found here.) We hope this media reference guide proves useful as a quick and handy tool when talking with reporters. It would be greatly appreciated if you could cite Climbing Business Journal as the source for some of the various statistics, as we worked hard to gather the data that is listed in this sheet. But mostly we’re just as psyched as you that the Paris Olympics will bring new positive publicity to climbing…and to your gym. Sincerely, The Editors at Climbing Business Journal Climbing Media Fact Sheet for Paris Olympic Games

Trango Appoints Industry Veteran Stefan Yuhasz as Pacific Northwest Sales Rep

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Trango Appoints Industry Veteran Stefan Yuhasz as Pacific Northwest Sales Rep
image of Stefan Yuhasz Trango, the Colorado-based designer and manufacturer of premier climbing gear and holds, proudly welcomes industry veteran Stefan Yuhasz as the brand’s sales rep for the Pacific Northwest region. Yuhasz will manage accounts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana for Trango. Additionally, as Trango is the sole US distributor for Tenaya footwear, Yuhasz will work to enhance the premiere climbing shoe brand’s visibility and market share in the Pacific Northwest. A Massachusetts native who honed his skills on New England granite, Yuhasz has spent over half his life climbing and working in the industry. “Whether bouldering in Farley, sport climbing in Rumney, or tackling the granite domes of North Conway, I spent my younger years obsessed with climbing,” says Yuhasz. “Climbing opened a door to a life of exploration that changed my trajectory. It has led to countless stories and lifelong friendships. Ultimately, climbing brought me to Washington state, where you can find me climbing at some of my favorite places like Index or Leavenworth.” “We are thrilled to welcome Stefan to the Trango sales team,” says Keith Patterson, Trango Vice President. “Our sales reps are known for their strong support of local climbing communities and their expertise in equipment, holds, and customer service. Stefan excels in all these areas, and we are excited to have him represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest.” Yuhasz brings extensive experience in climbing and climbing gyms. The Seattle-based, USAC level 4 route setter also serves as Head Setter for Seattle Bouldering Project. “I have held almost every job in a climbing gym,” Yuhasz shares. “I started at the front desk at my local gym and then progressed to coach, guide, and ultimately route setter, where I have spent the majority of my career. Like my personal climbing, setting has taken me all over the country, and I have had the honor of collaborating with dozens of setters, both local and international. Four years ago, I moved west, like many East Coasters, with bigger mountains in sight.” Yuhasz has been a fan of Trango products both professionally and personally for years and is eager to share his knowledge with the brand’s gym and retail partners. “I believe that whether it’s a gym or local gear shop, we only succeed if they succeed, and I aim to offer the products and knowledge they need to be successful,” says Yuhasz. His primary goal is to support Trango’s gym and retail partners by providing excellent service while staying true to the spirit of the climbing community. “Trango has always valued its relationship with the climbing community and those in it,” acknowledges Yuhasz. “The brand has stayed true to the foundation of what makes this community unique. Our industry is a big part of our community, and I am excited to be part of a company that values the people who make it up.” About Trango: Founded in Boulder, Colorado, in 1991, Trango is an athlete-driven brand dedicated to challenging the status quo of climbing and advancing indoor gym technology. In addition to designing and producing premier climbing equipment, Trango is the sole US distributor for Tenaya climbing shoes. At Trango, we create innovative equipment that climbers trust. Our company is passionate about solution-oriented products that help climbers pursue the sport we love. You can count on Trango gear to deliver something extra, something special, that will contribute to your climbing adventure, indoors or out.
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The Dancing Bears Have Arrived!

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The Dancing Bears Have Arrived!
image of paul robinson with dancing bears pad You may have seen that Asana partnered up with The Grateful Dead earlier this year and introduced a Limited Edition line of ‘Steal Your Face’ Crash Pads. Well, now arguably the most recognizable Dead iconography, The Dancing Bears, are now gracing the decks of another Limited Edition run of Superhero, Hero and VersaPads! For our Newsletter members only – use code DANCINGBEARS10 at checkout for 10% off the new lineup AND a free Grateful Dead Chalk Bag! Offer runs though Sunday 6/30. image of asana products Shop Collection
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