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The CWA’s most recent industry report was conducted in 2019, surveying 146 climbing facilities and 96 different companies from a total of 577 commercial gyms in North America—a number representing an 8.7% growth in total facilities compared to 2018. The overall revenue for climbing... Continue Reading
Indoor climbing gyms have to keep their customer base, and it isn't only the routesetting and walls that keep customers coming back to your indoor climbing gym. Learn the best ways to keep your customer base as members. Continue Reading
As a senior leader, you know all about it. You’ve met with lawyers and owners about it; you’ve built policies and operations around it; you’ve lost sleep worrying about it…you know more about the duty of care than you ever thought you’d, well, care to – but... Continue Reading
Our new series featuring partner Monument Sports Group goes over the high level of our benefits in partnership with their organization. Continue Reading
Learn some simple, but effective, tips to boost employee morale, create buy-in, and develop onboarding plans to positively impact productivity and business success through employee retention at your climbing gym. Continue Reading
In indoor climbing gyms, routesetters are one of the best assets you can have. In this article, we discuss the needs of routesetters, from literal gear to support. Continue Reading
In this latest blog post, we dive into 10 little-thought-of tips for folks just starting out or for those of us in the indoor climbing industry looking to expand. Continue Reading
Climbing in a busy gym can be intimidating for new climbers of any age, but especially for new youth climbers. So, what is the key to maximizing engagement and keeping the stoke high for your youth climbers? Providing the opportunity for them to progress through your youth programs. Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association's latest Member Spotlight looks at a gym that re-opened at the start of the pandemic, from a coalition of community members and gym workers who didn't want to see their hometown gym disappear. Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association Board of Directors is excited to announce Garnet Moore's promotion to the position of Executive Director. Garnet brings a passion for indoor climbing, strong industry relationships, and the skills necessary to lead the CWA. Since 2019, he has served the CWA in a... Continue Reading
Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Theresa Morris started climbing by doing family laps on the ironic Flatirons in Boulder. After becoming an educator, she recognized the important lessons climbing can teach youth and made it her mission to get climbing programs into as many schools as... Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) and the CWA Routesetting Committee are excited to announce the release of its new Routesetting Guide, a comprehensive resource aimed at helping climbing facilities build high-quality and effective routesetting programs. This guide is a collaborative effort by... Continue Reading
