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Indoor climbing coaches can benefit from a deeper understanding of kids with disabilities to help them succeed in your indoor climbing gym. Continue Reading
Boulder, Colo., 12/18/2023 – The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is excited to announce Sasha DiGiulian as the opening keynote speaker at the 2024 CWA Summit. Two more keynote speakers are planned and their announcement is forthcoming, DiGulian will set an exciting tone for the indoor... Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association has expanded its Board of Directors by four members, bringing the total up to nine. Learn about the new board members and the role of the CWA Board of Directors. Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association is excited to welcome a new addition to our team, Maddie Hodge, as our new Events Coordinator. Continue Reading
How employee retention in indoor climbing is tied to the growing professionalization of our industry. Also, some helpful tips on how to pay and understand the needs of your employees. Continue Reading
The conclusion of a two-part series on belay devices in indoor climbing gyms, focusing on risk mitigation, rescues, the importance of the break rope, personal responsibility, and freedom of choice. Continue Reading
Learn how climbing gyms can best support USA Climbing events, with handy checklists, categories, and tips to make sure your event is a well-planned success. Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association and USA Climbing are excited to announce the formation of a joint committee to provide a method for indoor climbing gym operators to give feedback on hosted climbing competitions. The committee is seeking applicants to join. Continue Reading
Indoor climbing gyms can offer a litany of other services, from cafes and bars to specialty training centers. What do you need to consider when thinking about add-ons? Continue Reading
In the second part of this two-part series by Chris Oshinski, we explore the reason that voluntary employee turnover, and professionalism of the indoor climbing industry, will affect the profitability of the industry as a whole. Continue Reading
Kai Lightner has leveraged his success as a pro climber to found a non-proft, Climbing for Change, that is inspiring diversity in climbing. Learn how your gym can get involved through grant programs, partnerships, consultations, and connections. Continue Reading
Learn about tube-style and assisted braking devices, how they work, the difference, why gyms have different preferences, and why human error is the most common reason a device fails. Continue Reading
