Trango, the Colorado-based premier climbing brand, is pleased to announce a new partnership with U.S. climber and US Olympic team member, Jesse Grupper.  Grupper, who has qualified for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, is also a member of the US Climbing Team. He secured his Olympic ticket by winning the 2023 Pan American Championships. In […] The post Jesse Grupper Signs with Premier Climbing Brand, Trango appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

USA Climbing is looking for individuals to serve on its new Youth Series Task Force, which will make recommendations on all aspects of the Youth Series to improve inclusiveness, athlete well-being, growth of the series, ease of hosting, and international competitive success. Please apply no later than Friday, May 10. Apply Now Read the Task […] The post Join USA Climbing’s New Youth Series Task Force appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

VOTING FOR GRIP SHOWCASE PORTLAND BEGINS MAY 16 Climbing holds, macros and volumes are the building blocks for our indoor climbing experience. Routesetters combine them to create infinitely varied movements, driven by the artistry of the shapes. The crafts of hold shaping and production evolve over time, and each year brings innovations. CBJ Grip Showcase […] The post Grip Showcase Coming To Portland! appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

Javier Díaz co-founded a gym, Sierra Elevation, in Mexico with business partner Adrian Hovelman in 2021. Two years later, Sierra Elevation merged with Adamanta, the leading climbing gym chain in Mexico. Packed into that multi-year period was an on-the-ground education for Díaz, as he learned what it took to operate a gym in Mexico, realized […] The post Mexico’s Gym Industry Is Booming – CBJ Podcast with Javier Díaz appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

Are you gearing up for the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) Summit in Portland, Oregon, May 15th-17th? If so, Rock Gym Pro invites you to visit us at booth #912. Interested in Learning More About RGP? Before the summit, consider scheduling an onsite demo. This 15-minute overview will provide an opportunity to preview our features and […] The post Join Rock Gym Pro at the 2024 CWA Summit in Portland! appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

Just a few thoughts Speed climbing got all the hype this week when Sam Watson ran a 4.79 in Wujiang, breaking the world record of 4.85 he had set earlier that same day. Incredible job Sam! From the crags, Access Fund announced their Climbing Advocate Awardees, a group of people who steward our outdoor areas. Buy […] The post Climb Insider: speed records and podcasts appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week… Head Coach Reach Climbing and Fitness Philadelphia, PA “Reach Climbing and Fitness is seeking candidates for an open Head Coach position to start the 2024-25 youth climbing season. This position is responsible for managing […] The post Head Coaching at Reach – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2024 April 18 appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

Boulders Denmark Specs: Boulders, a Danish bouldering gym chain with eight open facilities, is planning to complete two new gyms this summer. Founded in 2009 by Frank Vilstrup and Søren Clausen, Boulders is now owned by Vilstrup, Martin Petersen (since 2014) and Ole Mørk (since 2019). In 2005, “Boulders started as an ambitious project under the […] The post Danish Gym Continues to Expand, Nears Completion of 9th and 10th Locations appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

New York, NY – April 16, 2024 – Today, The North Face has unveiled the official sport climbing competition uniforms to be worn by athletes from the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Austria in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Peak performance meets visual storytelling in the design of these uniforms. Each piece was meticulously constructed, […] The post The North Face Unveils Official Sport Climbing Competition Uniforms For Paris Olympic Games appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more

Trango – the designer and manufacturer of premier climbing gear and holds based in Colorado, USA – and the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) are proud to announce the beginning of a five-year partnership that will make Trango the sole provider of safety gear for all IFSC Lead competitions from 2024 to 2028. Kicking […] The post Trango Announces Exclusive Five-Year Safety Gear Provider Partnership With IFSC appeared first on Climbing Business Journal ..read more