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GYM PROJECTS

See full archives: First Gyms - Expansions - Acquisitions - All Gym Profiles
June 24 Webinar: Securing Funding to Open Your First Climbing Gym
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Gym Operation in Tropical Asia: Behind the Desk with Jeremy Peet
Naomi Stevens -
Boulderwelt Brings New Gym to Hamburg, Germany
Naomi Stevens -
Shift Opens With an Innovative, Tiltable Boulder
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Teton County Rec Center Expands; Adds Nearly 10,000 Square Feet of Climbing
Naomi Stevens -
Germany Bouldering Gym Opens Complementary Location in Dresden
Naomi Stevens -
Sydney Gym Brings Inclusive Climbing “Spirit” in Gladesville
Naomi Stevens -
Meet the Main Wall Builder Behind Mexico’s Booming Gym Industry
John Burgman -
Florida Gym Expands With a Focus on Aesthetics
Naomi Stevens -
New Bouldering Gym Opens on Minneapolis’ West Side
Naomi Stevens -
Climbing Partners Look to Fill Gym Void in Thunder Bay, With a Focus on Inclusion
Naomi Stevens -
New Gym Opens to “Make Bouldering More Accessible” in Malaysia
Naomi Stevens -
April 7 Webinar: How Facility Design Can Help Fundraising and the Bottom Line
Climbing Business Journal -
Gyms and Trends 2024
Climbing Business Journal -
The ABC Climbing Academy Story: Building Champions, One Step at a Time
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A Bouldering Gym Aiming to Grow the Sport in Guadalajara
Naomi Stevens -
Brothers Add a New Bouldering Gym on Montréal’s South Shore
Naomi Stevens -
Team Reunites, Gets Ready to Open New Gym in Portland
Naomi Stevens -
Walltopia-Built Bouldering Park Raises the Bar for Public Climbing That’s Open to All
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A 24-Hour-Access, Training-Focused Gym in Reno
Naomi Stevens -
New Bouldering Gym in Ontario Opens in a Future “Downtown Hub”
Naomi Stevens -
Charlotte Gym Adds a Bouldering Facility Focused on “the New Climber’s Journey”
Naomi Stevens -
Longtime Friends Make Jump Into Gym Ownership in New Hampshire
Naomi Stevens -
New Bouldering Gym Combines Climbing, Horticulture and Art in Durham
Naomi Stevens -
2024 CBJ Gym List Awards
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WEBINARS & DISCUSSIONS

June 24 Webinar: Securing Funding to Open Your First Climbing Gym
Climbing Business Journal -
Building the Dream Team: Hiring and Training a Diverse Crew – Online Discussion June 10 with Stefanie Myr
Climbing Business Journal -
Routesetting Career Progression? Discussion May 13 – Ft. Chris Danielson
Climbing Business Journal -
Competition Routesetting and the Modern Gym – Online Discussion April 8
Climbing Business Journal -
April 7 Webinar: How Facility Design Can Help Fundraising and the Bottom Line
Climbing Business Journal -
Workload: How many boulders do YOU set each day? Online Discussion March 11
Climbing Business Journal -
The Growth Journey – Best Practices for Expansion – January 22 Webinar
Climbing Business Journal -
Does anyone REALLY know what grades are? Online Discussion
Climbing Business Journal -
Getting Hired to Aging Out: How Long Can You Turn That Wrench? Online Discussion
Climbing Business Journal -
October 30 Webinar: Building with Purpose – Balancing Passion, People and Profit for Lasting Impact
Climbing Business Journal -
Mission Im(possible)? Training to Climb Harder as a Full-Time Routesetter – Online Discussion
Climbing Business Journal -
September 19 Webinar: Design Considerations for New Facilities
Climbing Business Journal -
August 28 Webinar: Supercharge Your Marketing With Personalization
Climbing Business Journal -
June 20 Webinar: Incident Response As Customer Service
Climbing Business Journal -
April 29 Webinar: Event Routesetting – Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More
Climbing Business Journal -
April 24 Webinar: Curating your Product Mix – A Continual Process
Climbing Business Journal -
March 27 Webinar: Developing Your Building for the Business of Play
Climbing Business Journal -
March 14 Webinar: Unleash Your Most Powerful Asset: The People
Climbing Business Journal -
February 28 Webinar: Your Sustainable Routesetting Program
Climbing Business Journal -
Ready to Scale Your Climbing Gym Business?
Climbing Business Journal -
When the Crisis Arrives, Will You Be Ready?
Climbing Business Journal -
Make Next Year Your Best Ever
Climbing Business Journal -
Build Programs Your Customers Will Love
Climbing Business Journal -
“Sales” Doesn’t Have To Be A Dirty Word
Climbing Business Journal -
Your Customer Service Needs A Strategy
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INTERVIEWS

See full archive of interviews
Getting the Most Out of a College Market – CBJ Podcast with Brian Doscher
John Burgman -
Gym Operation in Tropical Asia: Behind the Desk with Jeremy Peet
Naomi Stevens -
Skill and Strength: Are They Synonymous in Setting? – CBJ Podcast with Iza Nowak
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Why the Midwest Is a Great Place for a Climbing Gym – CBJ Podcast with Jonathan Landis
John Burgman -
An Episode of Affirmations: Battling Imposter Syndrome – CBJ Podcast with Ethan Paris
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Supporting the New Climber’s Journey – CBJ Podcast with Megan Cheek
John Burgman -
Meet the Main Wall Builder Behind Mexico’s Booming Gym Industry
John Burgman -
Put a Drop in the Bucket When You Can – CBJ Podcast with Taylor Fragomeni
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Preserving Our Climbing Gym Culture – CBJ Podcast with Garnet Moore
Scott Rennak -
A Setter’s Perspective on Sustainable Holds – CBJ Podcast with Roy Quanstrom
John Burgman -
The Setter in the Flatlands – CBJ Podcast with Armen Avanessian
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
The Top CBJ Podcast Episode of 2024 for Gym Operators
John Burgman -
The Top CBJ Podcast Episode of 2024 for Routesetters
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Trends, Mentorship, Communication, and Gym Management – CBJ Podcast with Josh Haynes
John Burgman -
Vans on the Wall – CBJ Podcast with Ally Cruz
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Making the Great Leap in Business – CBJ Podcast with Francis Larose
John Burgman -
What Is a “Chaos Bomb”? – CBJ Podcast with Annabelle Spingler
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
How To Be an Entrepreneur – CBJ Podcast with Andrew Potter
John Burgman -
Necessity Breeds Invention – CBJ Podcast with Andy Nelson
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Let’s Talk About 24-Hour Access – CBJ Podcast with Lindsay Runne
John Burgman -
Living the Brand: Q&A With Anne-Worley Moelter, Movement’s New CEO
John Burgman -
Understanding Constants Over Time – CBJ Podcast with Claire Gordon
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
101 Climbing Games and Activities – CBJ Podcast with Hailey Caissie
John Burgman -
You Can Strip My Boulder – CBJ Podcast with Blake Green
Holly Yu Tung Chen -
Utah Competition Seeks Climbers Over 50 Years Old; Q&A with Gym Owner Jeff Compas
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FROM OUR PARTNERS

See full archives: Partner Stories - Press Releases
Jugs Are Essential—And Essential Has Plenty
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Shift Opens With an Innovative, Tiltable Boulder
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Supporting Climbing, No Matter the Route: OnSite’s Approach Amid Trade Shifts
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Standardized Boards, Spray Walls, and How Apps Like Crux Are Helping Bridge the Gap
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Upgrading Your Training With Atomik’s Power Endurance Edges
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Crunching the Numbers: Griptonite Analyzes an Attendance and Engagement Case Study
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INDUSTRY TRENDS & NEW PRODUCTS

See full archives: Industry Data - Buyers Guides - Grip Reports
Gyms and Trends 2024
Gyms and Trends 2024
Climbing Business Journal - February 9, 2025
Routesetting Trends 2024
Routesetting Trends 2024
Climbing Business Journal - May 15, 2025
2024 CBJ Gym List Awards
2024 CBJ Gym List Awards
Naomi Stevens - December 15, 2024
2024 Grip List Awards
2024 Grip List Awards
Holly Yu Tung Chen - November 3, 2024
New Climbing Holds and Volumes: May 2025
New Climbing Holds and Volumes: May 2025
Climbing Business Journal - May 9, 2025
24 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2025
24 New Climbing Products and Services for Spring 2025
Climbing Business Journal - March 29, 2025
Prefabricated Climbing Walls for Training Boards
Prefabricated Climbing Walls for Training Boards
Climbing Business Journal - February 25, 2022
Training Board Hold Systems
Training Board Hold Systems
Climbing Business Journal - November 18, 2021
Apps for Routesetting Management in 2022
Apps for Routesetting Management in 2022
Climbing Business Journal - November 25, 2022
Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Climbing Business Journal - August 19, 2022
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PRESS RELEASES & MARKETPLACE

See full archives: Press Releases - Marketplace
Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Climbing Workers at MetroRock Bushwick Join Climbing Workers United Campaign, Filing for Union Election
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Movement Opens New Facility in Mountain View
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Setter Closet Now Distributes SupR and Unleashed
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Unblocd Brings Mental Training to Recreational Climbers – Now Available for Climbing Gyms
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Become a PhysiVāntage Ambassador
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
ClimbTime Relaunches, Offers Free Platform Access to Climbing Gyms
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Association of British Climbing Walls Launches Pioneering New Accreditation Programme
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Olympic Athletes to Compete in Debut Speed Climbing Competitions at the 2025 GoPro Mountain Games
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Are Climbing Gyms Profitable?: IMPACT Explores the Profitability of Climbing Gyms
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Materials & Processing Technology for Cost-Efficient Climbing Hold Manufacturing
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Announcing the Rise Above Dashboard
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Climbing Shoe Rental Fleet Options in 2022
Webinar: Best Practices and Guidelines for Effective Auto Safety Programs
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TOP JOB OPENINGS

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Marketing Assistant
05/15/2025

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Boulder CO 80308

Routesetter
05/07/2025

Alta Climbing & Fitness
3193 South Ranch House Court, Gilbert, AZ

Shift Head Routesetter
05/05/2025

Shift
12345 James Street, Holland, MI

Routesetter
05/05/2025

Source Climbing Center
Source Climbing Center

Manager, Route Setting
04/29/2025

Movement Portland
Movement Portland, Northwest 14th Avenue, Portland, OR

Traveling Climbing Wall Installer
04/25/2025

OnSite Walls
6789 Place Pascal Gagnon, Montréal-Nord, QC, Canada

Marketing Manager
04/16/2025

Portland Rock Gym
10860 Southwest Barnes Road, Portland, OR

Head Routesetter
04/14/2025

Rock Shop
1965 Fowler Street, Richland, WA

Summer Camp Lead Counselor
04/08/2025

Cliff Hangers Climbing & Fitness
326 Oates Road, Mooresville, NC

Head Coach
04/08/2025

The Gravity Vault - Lehigh Valley
1951 Whitehall Mall, Whitehall Township, PA