Routeset at Movement Centennial – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 January 25

movement header image CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Routesetter Movement Centennial, CO “As a Routesetter with Movement, you’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative, and passionate team of setters to develop high-quality, safe, and engaging climbs for our community. This opportunity is for a creative and hard-working individual with some setting experience, either through Movement’s Routesetting Apprenticeship Program or other setting environment. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Setting or Head Routesetter of your home gym, you’ll be responsible for managing the workflow of your day in an efficient and productive manner.”
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​Essential Crew Leader Skills for Success in the Job Market By Indeed “Being an effective crew leader goes beyond just technical knowledge and capabilities. Soft skills play a big part in this role. While often overlooked, these skills are the backbone of great leadership. Below is a list of soft skills for crew leaders.” Read the full article here

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

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RECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ LOCATION TYPE
Head Coach at High Point Birmingham, AL FT – coach
Head Coach and Routesetter at Beta Bouldering Flagstaff, AZ PT – coach, routesetter
Customer Experience Manager at Sender One Los Angeles, CA FT – front desk, manager
Bouldering Gym Manager at Sender One Playa Vista, CA FT – coach, front desk, instructor, manager
Director of Marketing at Sender One California FT – manager, mktg/sales
Routesetter at Movement Centennial, CO FT – routesetter
Youth Program Coach at Whetstone Fort Collins, CO PT – coach
Accounting & HR Support at The Spot Front Range, CO PT – other
Facility Sales Coordinator at Trango Lafayette, CO FT – other
Routesetter at Vertical View Meridian, ID FT – routesetter
Senior Routesetter and Team Instructor at Hive Winnipeg, MB FT – other, routesetter
Head Routesetter at Mosaic Climbing Cincinnati, OH FT – routesetter
Youth Coach at Mosaic Climbing Cincinnati, OH FT – coach
Assistant Program Coordinator at Vertical World Seattle, WA FT – other
Digital Marketing Manager at Bouldering Project Seattle, WA FT – mktg/sales

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/il-first-ascent.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tn-high-point.pngHigh Point Climbing & Fitnesshttps://www.highpointclimbing.com/employmentfacilityUSA - AL, TN
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-junction.pngJunction Climbing Centrehttps://www.junctionclimbing.com/employment-opportunitiesfacilityCanada - ON - London
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ma-metrorock.pngMetroRockhttps://metrorock.com/facilityUSA - MA, NY, VT
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/onsite.pngOnSitehttps://www.theonsite.com/careersproductCanada - QC
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/organic.pngOrganic Climbinghttps://organicclimbing.com/pages/employment-opportunitiesproductUSA - PA - Philipsburg
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/va-peak-experiences.pngPeak Experienceshttps://www.peakexperiences.com/employmentfacilityUSA - VA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salon-de-lescalade.pngSalon de l'Escaladehttps://www.salon-escalade.com/vertical-jobs/recruteurs/organizationFrance
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nm-stone-age.pngStone Agehttps://climbstoneage.com/employment-staff/facilityUSA - NM - Albuquerque
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ut-the-front.pngThe Fronthttps://thefrontclimbingclub.com/careers/facilityUSA - UT
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-gravity-vault.pngThe Gravity Vaulthttps://gravityvault.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NJ, NY, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-the-pad.pngThe Padhttps://www.thepadclimbing.org/employment/facilityUSA - CA, NV
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/co-the-spot.pngThe Spothttps://www.thespotgym.com/careersfacilitiesUSA - CO
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/trango.pngTrango // Tenayahttps://trango.com/pages/careersproductUSA - CO
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nc-triangle-rock-club.pngTriangle Rock Club (choose location)https://www.trianglerockclub.com/morrisville/about/employment/facilityUSA - NC, VA
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca-vital.pngVitalhttps://www.vitalclimbinggym.com/careersfacilityUSA - CA, NY, WA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/walltopia.pngWalltopiahttps://careers.walltopia.com/productsBulgaria

Independent Climbing Gyms Unite

A Nationwide Peer Network to Empower Local and Family-Owned Gyms

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to connect independent climbing gyms across the nation, fostering a community-driven approach to gym operations, marketing, and customer experience. In an industry often dominated by large corporate entities, a new network has emerged, dedicated to the unique needs and aspirations of independently owned climbing gyms. The Climbing Gym Collective (CGC) is an innovative platform where local and family-owned gyms can share knowledge, resources, and strategies to enhance their operations and services. This initiative was sparked by the realization that independently owned gyms face unique challenges and opportunities in the climbing industry. The CGC aims to harness the power of collaboration and shared experience to elevate the standards and success of its member gyms.

Upcoming Event 2/1/24:

FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP for Indie Gym Owners

FREE BRANDING WORKSHOP for Indie Gym Owners:

Join us on Thursday, Feb 1, for a free branding workshop, open to independent gym owners or managers. In this online workshop, brand designer and CGC founder Leslie Kim will lead the group through a series of exercises to help climbing gyms uncover their “special sauce.” Attendees will walk away with greater clarity on how to direct their marketing efforts to best serve the uniqueness of their gym and community. Register here.

Key Features of the Climbing Gym Collective:

  • Biweekly Zoom Meetings: These discussions offer a platform for gym owners & managers to exchange ideas, strategies, and experiences. The rule of engagement is simple: share in good faith, respect confidentiality, and focus on constructive, experience-based advice.
  • Indie Climbing Gym Pass: A unified pass offering discounted access to all member gyms, enhancing the value proposition for gym members and encouraging exploration of different climbing communities.
  • Marketing and Branding Workshops: Sessions dedicated to helping gym owners refine their brand identity and implement effective marketing strategies across various platforms.
  • A Supportive Community: An environment where gym owners can seek advice, share successes, and collaborate on solving common problems.

Future Plans and Expansion:

The CGC is not just about current benefits; it’s an evolving platform with potential for future features like business coaching, affiliate discounts, and more. The CGC’s primary objective at this time is to listen to its members and add value where the need is greatest.

Join the Movement:

For more information on the Climbing Gym Collective and to become a part of this vibrant network, please fill out this brief form. Leslie Kim, the founder of the Climbing Gym Collective, has been designing brand identities and product packaging for both large and small brands since 2007. Her portfolio includes designs for Taco Bell’s sauce packet line, specialty food & beverage packaging, and music packaging. Additionally, since 2014, Leslie has been creating art for climbers and effectively marketing to the climbing community. For questions or additional info, contact Leslie Kim at leslie@dynamitestarfish.com.

Together, we are stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to serve the climbing community.


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More Space, Same Local Ethos for Upgraded Colorado Gym

Longmont Climbing Collective 2.0 facility interior
Longmont Climbing Collective recently moved into a new building, with amenities for the whole family, CEO Bryan Hylenski says, “even down to the dog!” (All images by Aaron Tellier, courtesy of Climbing Collective)

Longmont Climbing Collective 2.0 Longmont, Colorado

Specs: In October, Longmont Climbing Collective (LCC) moved to a new, larger location. The owners of LCC built the facility from the ground up on 12 acres of land. The property allows the gym to host events for 5,000-20,000 people, according to CEO and part-owner Bryan Hylenski, with room for concerts and food trucks, three outdoor patios, and “event space for larger national and global climbing comps.” In February 2025, for example, LCC is “bringing the Ice Climbing and dry tooling World Cup back to the U.S.,” he says, “and it looks like for the first time since 2019.”
Atomik Climbing Holds
The climbing portion of the gym features the tallest new North American walls of 2023, with lead, top rope and auto belay options indoors and outdoors, and dry tooling on the outdoor wall. The building also contains bouldering walls and fully adjustable training boards, including a Moon Board, Kilter Board, and spray wall in a separate board room. For climbing-specific training, there are hangboards in the board room and fitness room, as well. “We don’t just have a fitness room tucked away in the back,” Hylenski describes. “We have a full, open-air fitness area, enclosed training room, yoga studio and cardio loft—all designed to meet the needs of each individual’s fitness or health goals.” In terms of programming, the gym offers a range of yoga and fitness classes, and small group sessions. LCC 2.0 has personal trainers, climbing-specific coaches, and a “globally ranked Obstacle Course Racer trainer,” says Hylenski. The programs area includes a warp walk for ninja warriors, slacklines and a slide. There’s also a party room, full-service break room, and recovery room with a sauna and plunge pools.
Some of the roped walls at LCC 2.0
The roped walls at LCC 2.0, which go up to 60.5 feet, earned the gym 2023’s Tallest New Climbing Gym award.
After launching HMH and Butora in 2015, Hylenski traveled to nearly 300 gyms before starting LCC. “Our shoe company, our first endeavor, allowed us to hear from gym owners what they needed, what their gyms lacked, but also what was working, what was successful,” Hylenski says. “Unfortunately, launching a gym like this is incredibly expensive, so we first had to prove to the bank we could launch a smaller version,” which was LCC 1.0, a bouldering gym formerly located a few miles from the second, full-service facility. Hylenski notes there were amenities that didn’t make the cut. For example, the leadership team was hoping to include a café or small restaurant but did not believe they would be the best owners for that business. Instead, they opted to partner with local vendors. Other amenities are on the way: Hylenski revealed the LCC team is working to add a summer concert series, dog park, outdoor ropes course, and more. “It made the gym incredibly expensive,” Hylenski says of the gym’s features. “The outdoor wall alone was made of marine-grade wood, to try and keep the elements from damaging the wood…This increased amenity list has also taken a project that was supposed to be a 10-month build into nearly 18 months by the time we are complete.” The buildout of the gym was impacted by weather conditions as well, as an outdoor project.
Bouldering walls at LCC 2.0
The climbing terrain at the new gym spans 27,000 square feet across the indoor and outdoor walls.
As for opening a new climbing gym in a comparatively crowded Colorado market, for Hylenski it’s been more about collaboration than competition. “Many people would view the other gyms as competitors, but in Colorado they are my friends. When I need something, I reach out to them for help. And I have never been disappointed…They care about their community, they put their customers first, and we all help one another to be sure our product remains relevant. I can’t say enough how amazing all of the local climbing gyms are in Colorado. I would not have been able to open this gym without our team and our ‘competitors!’” Currently, Climbing Collective operates gyms in Loveland and Longmont, with a planned Greeley gym expected to open in May.
Elevate Climbing Walls
Walls: Vertical Solutions Flooring: UCS (main) and Habit CRM Software: Approach Website: www.climbingcollective.co Instagram: @Climbing_Collective In Their Words: “This community of climbers in Colorado is incredibly special. The world has fallen in love with the word “community,” it is thrown around with ease, but very few people understand its true value. Yet, the climbing community nails it. My competitors are my friends, which means supporting one another helps us all. The other small businesses in town are our partners, we work to align and create win-win situations, not to make money, but to align our goals and be sure we are all focused on our personal missions and vision statements. Our customers are a part of our family, so as we grow and increase our revenue, we reinvest in our business based on the needs and wants of that same ‘family.’” – Bryan Hylenski, CEO and co-owner of Climbing Collective

PhysiVāntage Nutrition Launches Medical Advisory Board

physivantage medical advisors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Lancaster, PA, 01/23/24] PhysiVāntage, climbing’s premier sports nutrition brand, has recently created a medical advisory board to help provide clinical, research, and educational support for its products. The brand, led by best-selling author and climbing coach Eric Hörst, has centered itself on scientifically sound supplementation since its establishment in 2019. Each PhysiVāntage product rests on a foundation of research into the physiological needs of athletes and the nutritional function of each ingredient in meeting those needs. PhysiVāntage includes that research in a descriptive summary of each product page so that athletes can understand the scientific basis for each product and make informed nutritional decisions. The Medical Advisory Board represents the next level of self-regulation over its own high standards for PhysiVāntage. The board currently consists of Thomas Cunningham, M.D., and Noah Kaufman, M.D. Dr. Cunningham comes to the Medical Advisory Board from a background in emergency medicine. He has published several medical research papers, holds multiple patents for medical technology, and has served as the VP of Innovation for Inscope Medical Solutions where he helped design groundbreaking medical devices for use in emergency and surgical contexts. Still passionate about research Dr Cunningham has continued to serve as gratis research faculty at the University of Louisville focusing on the bioenergetics and metabolic demands of climbing. He now spearheads his own functional and integrative medical practice at thomascunninghammd.com. Dr. Cunningham has also built an elite climbing resume alongside his medical career with redpoints up to 5.14c to his name. Dr. Kaufman is also a board-certified emergency medicine specialist, who has served as a partner at Tahoe Emergency Physicians and as an emergency medicine physician in Wyoming, Colorado, and Kentucky. He has appeared on-air as the resident medical expert for Channel 9 KUSA News (Denver) and regularly participates in peer-review research committees. Dr. Kaufman has simultaneously pursued an athletic career both as a climber and a top competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Both medical experts and athletes in their own right, Dr. Cunningham and Dr. Kaufman assist PhysiVāntage in producing nutritional supplements that are natural, safe, and clinically dosed for effectiveness. They contribute their expertise to the research and development behind each product. With their support, PhysiVāntage will continue to provide trustworthy nutritional assistance for athletes in pursuit of physiological optimization. About PhysiVāntage Nutrition PhysiVāntage is the first complete line of performance nutrition products for climbers. Bringing together decades of climbing and coaching experience with the latest clinical research and sports science, PhysiVāntage is dedicated to creating innovative and highly effective nutritional supplements that are safe, natural, and ethical. Their research-based formulas are designed to support muscle recovery and strength gains, improve power endurance and stamina, reduce injury risk, and accelerate rehab and healing after injury. The brand aspires to help athletes build stronger, more powerful, and injury-resistant bodies for pursuing their performance goals and sustaining health and strength over the long arc of their outdoor recreational journey.
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We’re Hiring: Join the team protecting America’s climbing

We’re Hiring: Three new opportunities to make a difference

image of access fund workers At Access Fund, we are on a mission to protect America’s outdoor climbing areas. And we have three exciting opportunities to join our team and make a difference. We’re looking for three pairs of Climber Stewards to serve as a critical link between the climbing community and best practices for Leave No Trace while climbing. This is a chance to live in and explore one of three iconic climbing destinations while helping to preserve it for current and future generations. Indian Creek Climber Stewards, Utah Red River Gorge Climber Stewards, Kentucky New River Gorge Climber Stewards, West Virginia Climber Stewards will learn and develop skills in recreation management, resource protection, education and outreach, public land management, and more. Stewards in Indian Creek and the Red River Gorge will also have the option to work alongside Conservation Teams doing trail work. If you have a passion for protecting climbing areas and love engaging and educating other climbers, this is a great chance to make a difference. Learn More Deadline to apply is January 26th. Positions are open on a rolling basis until filled. You may apply for more than one location opening. Please note your location interest(s) in your application.
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Climb Insider: setter goodies and trade shows

image of routesetters in gym

Just a few thoughts

Some goodies for routesetters this week – interviews and new shapes. Trade show date announcements including launch of Y2 for Indoor Climbing Expo. A deep dive into origins of climbing chalk. A look at the new Moonboard set. Nice work to the 3562 athletes that competed at 15 USAC Youth Regional Championships last weekend! Full results. And best wishes to those headed to Regionals this weekend, especially all the hard-working setters, coaches, volunteers and gym staff. See The Freshest Job Posts Here

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Coordinate Facility Sales with Trango – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 January 18

trango header image CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…
Facility Sales Coordinator Trango Lafayette, CO “The position is responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, meeting sales goals, training and coaching sales reps, and providing superior dealer and customer service via in-person visits, phone, and email interaction with the goal of providing best-in-class service in our industries.”
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​7 Questions Your Resume Should Answer By Rachel Pelta “Many people stay on the same career path for most of their work life, steadily moving up the same ladder and taking on additional responsibilities. Your resume should show a career progression that’s logical and demonstrates how you’ve grown in your career.Did you move up in terms of title (coordinator, specialist, team leader)? Take on additional responsibilities (started training new staff, led projects, moved into a supervisory role)? That said, a job hopper or career changer may not have the same “logical” career progression, but that doesn’t mean you can’t demonstrate how you’ve leveled up in your career.” Read the full article here

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

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RECENT/TOP JOB POSTS AT CBJ LOCATION TYPE
Head Coach at High Point Birmingham, AL FT – coach
Programs Coordinator at High Point Huntsville, AL FT – manager
Customer Experience Manager at Sender One Los Angeles, CA FT – front desk, manager
Routesetter at The Stronghold Los Angeles, CA FT – routesetter
Bouldering Gym Manager at Sender One Playa Vista, CA FT – coach, front desk, instructor, manager
Director of Marketing at Sender One California FT – manager, mktg/sales
Routesetter at Movement Baker, CO FT – routesetter
Facility Sales Coordinator at Trango Lafayette, CO FT – other
Head Routesetter/Assistant Coach at Gravity Vault Chatham, NJ FT – coach
Head Routesetter at Mosaic Climbing Cincinnati, OH FT – routesetter
Youth Coach at Mosaic Climbing Cincinnati, OH FT – coach
Head Indoor Guide at Climb Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN FT – manager, other
Assistant Program Coordinator at Vertical World Seattle, WA FT – other
Digital Marketing Manager at Bouldering Project Seattle, WA FT – mktg/sales

Career Centers of Climbing Industry

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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ab-calgary-climbing-centre.jpgCalgary Climbing Centrehttps://calgaryclimbing.com/employment/facilityCanada - AB
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/il-first-ascent.pngFA Climbinghttps://faclimbing.com/careers/facilityUSA - IL, PA
http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/on-guelph-grotto.pngGuelph Grottohttps://www.guelphgrotto.com/careersfacilityCanada - ON - Guelph
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http://climbsesh2024.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/impact.pngIMPACThttps://impactclimbing.com/careers/productCanada - ON - Milton
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Dates Announced for Indoor Climbing Expo Year Two

Indoor Climbing Expo Year Two If you made it, you know…the inaugural Indoor Climbing Expo was a blast! Hundreds of climbing professionals and enthusiasts from across the world convened in Chattanooga to share knowledge, stories, products and good times. The weather couldn’t have been better, and the attendance included VIP athletes, shapers and setters. Missed it? Don’t do that again! Here are the dates for year two, and a super-early-bird pricing on tickets through February 17:

March 19-22, 2025 Indoor Climbing Expo Y2 Chattanooga, TN

Get your super-early-bird tickets here for only $59! Prices increase February 17th. We have an event recap in the works soon with perspectives from the show, so here is just a teaser of some photos to get you hungry for Expo Y2:

Y2 Exhibitors

It’s not too early to commit to a booth for Y2, in fact super-early-bird pricing ends February 17th. Reach out to organizer Travis at info@indoorclimbingexpo.com to get set up, and check out the current floorplan here. These brands are already onboard:
Bold Climbing Bold Climbing Burlaep Apparel Burlaep Apparel Capital Climbing Capital Climbing
Capitan Capitan Climb Choss Climb Choss Climbing Business Journal Climbing Business Journal
Echo Stone Holds Echo Stone Holds Granite Insurance Granite Insurance Lacuna Lacuna
Mad Rock Mad Rock Magic Wood Magic Wood Distribution Method Grips Method Grips
OnSite OnSite Climbing Walls Outdoor Chattanooga Outdoor Chattanooga Solution Volumes Solution Volumes
Sōshin Sōshin Southeast Climbers Coalition Southeastern Climbers Coalition sToKed Climbing sToKed Climbing
The Hold Room The Hold Room V12 Resole V12 Resole

Climbing Business Journal is pleased to be the official media partner of the Indoor Climbing Expo.

Grip Showcase Chattanooga: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Winter 2023-2024

Grip Showcase Chattanooga
Photo by Andrew Gonzalez, courtesy of Indoor Climbing Expo

Congrats to SupR, winner of the CBJ Grip Showcase Chattanooga!

It’s a beautiful sight…clean routes spaced across the walls of the gym, nothing extra, only one way up, challenging movements… Attendees at the Grip Showcase Chattanooga got that and more! The crew at Synergy Climbing & Ninja threw a sick party, with bumping music, tasty brews, and filled with friends new and old. It was truly special to have so many of the shapers of the Showcase holds in the room for the party—about half of the artists themselves were onsite! It was the perfect way to end the busy day after the inaugural Indoor Climbing Expo. Every brand sent gorgeous holds, but we must congratulate SupR for winning the vote for the Grip Showcase Chattanooga Award! Everyone loved climbing on their Majestic family of holds. SupR Grip List Showcase Award Chattanooga 2023 The vote was close, scores are out of 5 stars:
  1. SupR (black) with 3.93
  2. Unleashed (yellow) with 3.72
  3. EP (blue) with 3.46
  4. Elevation (black) with 3.42
  5. Thrill Seeker (lime green) with 3.37
  6. Trickit (orange) with 3.35
  7. Under Blue (pink) with 3.30
  8. Digital (bright pink) with 3.28
  9. Ocelot (blue) with 3.17
  10. IBEX (orange) with 3.162
  11. Solution (black) with 3.160
  12. Bluepill (blue) with 3.12
  13. FU (pink) with 3.11
  14. Lacuna (white) with 3.06
  15. Mimic (lime green) with 3.02
  16. Vertex (white) with 2.95
  17. Simpl. (grey) with 2.93
  18. Grizzly (white) with 2.90
  19. Method (bright pink) with 2.81
  20. Trango (purple) with 2.81
  21. Blocz (yellow) with 2.78
  22. Urban Plastix (orange) with 2.72
  23. Escape (yellow) with 2.65
  24. Legacy Ascension (yellow) with 2.61
  25. CCE (white) with 2.60
  26. Sugarhouse (purple) with 2.54
  27. Artline (purple) with 2.51
  28. Rockcity (purple) with 2.50
Special thanks to Synergy’s routesetting crew who made every route a thing of beauty: Davis Stewart (head setter), Teryn Schwind, Chris Little and Langdon Johnson. Don’t miss the next CBJ Grip Showcase Portland at the Portland Rock Gym during the CWA Summit on May 16th!
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Trango Launches New Delta Holds

image of small edges delta Outdoor rock climbing can be seasonal, but indoor climbing is year-round. Climbers need a reason to keep coming back; new routes equal new challenges. And new challenges require new holds.  Trango Holds (formerly known as E-Grips), a leader in climbing hold development and industry leader in grip innovation, introduces the Deltas, a brand-new range of holds designed for gyms, home walls, and everything from local to Olympic competitions. The Deltas, designed and crafted in the United States, are made from high quality polyurethane, the most durable hold material available. The Deltas are shaped by Alton Richardson, a long-time Colorado-based climber, photographer and filmmaker. Richardson notes that the shapes were inspired by his own work as a route setter and photographer. “I spent so much time working with shapers, it seemed natural to extend my own creativity to the art,” says Richardson, noting that the Delta name reflects the ever-changing craft of route setting. “Delta is the Greek letter for change,” says Richardson, “and that is what route setting is all about.   image of delta on volume The new Deltas come in shapes and sizes that range from tiny footholds and small edges to rails, pinches, slopers and jugs. “From a climber’s perspective, it’s difficult to gauge how good any of the holds are as you approach them as they all look the same from below,” says Richardson. “It can make for a fun onsight experience and will serve competition route setting well. I also focused on versatility, especially on volumes. The Delta’s complement any existing hold inventory and serve the commercial route setter who wants to create engaging and positional movement.  The Delta’s truly shine in the competition setting simply due to their range, versatility and pre-equipped multiple attachment options.”  Trango Holds (formerly known as E-Grips), leads the industry in hold shapes and the variety of materials deployed. The brand developed the first PU holds in the late 1990s, and now offers more hold materials (hence shapes, finishes and sizes) than any other brand, including PE, PU, GRU (glass reinforced urethane), GRP (glass reinforced polyester) as well ABS, a partially recycled material, that in turn, is 100 percent recyclable, lightweight, and extremely durable. Trango Holds offers 20+ styles and a team of world-class shapers.    image of delta collection About Trango: Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1991, Trango is an athlete driven brand, dedicated to challenging the status quo of climbing and dedicated to advancing indoor gym technology. At Trango, we create innovative equipment that climbers trust. Our company is passionate about creating innovative, 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 day climbing, indoors or out.
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