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The indoor climbing industry's premier event, the Climbing Wall Summit, is held once a year in varying locations. We regularly post updates, press releases, interviews, and more!

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2024 CWA Summit Final Keynotes Announced
2024 CWA Summit Final Keynotes Announced

The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is excited to announce legendary climbers Tommy Caldwell and Alan Watts as the closing keynote speakers at the 2024 CWA Summit. Caldwell and Watts join previously announced opening keynote speaker Sasha DiGiulian to form a climbing all-star lineup that will... Continue Reading

Postedby Jake Byk
Date posted02/16/2024


CWA Announces DiGiulian as 2024 CWA Summit Opening Keynote
CWA Announces DiGiulian as 2024 CWA Summit Opening Keynote

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

Date posted12/17/2023


What Do Brands Want from Indoor Climbing Gyms?
What Do Brands Want from Indoor Climbing Gyms?

What does your indoor climbing gym have to do to make the brands that produce equipment for your retail area happy? We break it down for you. Continue Reading

Date posted10/4/2023


2023 CWA Summit: A Reflection
2023 CWA Summit: A Reflection

As my team from The Crag Climbing Gym and I weaved our way through the vast conference center's labyrinth toward the heart of the 2023 CWA Summit, we were awed by sweeping views of the city, rivers, and bridges of Pittsburgh. We peered down from the mezzanine into the Exhibit Hall and pointed... Continue Reading

Date posted05/31/2023


CWA Debuts New Community Hub
CWA Debuts New Community Hub

The CWA is excited to debut the CWA Community Hub, a new online platform for indoor climbing professionals to communicate, share ideas, work together to generate creative solutions, and contribute to industry growth and improvement all year long. Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak (deleted)
Date posted05/24/2023


2023 CWA Summit: Know Before You Go
2023 CWA Summit: Know Before You Go

The 2023 CWA Summit starts this week, so we wanted to bring you a comprehensive guide to the event. Here's all the information you need to make this CWA Summit the best ever, with updates, the official event app, downloadable schedules, and so much more. Download the CWA Summit App! Our CWA... Continue Reading

Date posted05/11/2023


Nonprofit Member Spotlight: Adaptive Climbing Group
Nonprofit Member Spotlight: Adaptive Climbing Group

In this most recent non-profit member spotlight, I sat down with three folks involved with the Adaptive Climbing Group to discuss how the organization has been instrumental in expanding access to the sport of climbing to those with a wide range of adaptive needs. With Kareemah Batts, our 2023 CWA... Continue Reading

Date posted03/30/2023


CWA Announces First Sessions For 2023 CWA Summit
CWA Announces First Sessions For 2023 CWA Summit

CWA Summit session content will be focused on core topics for different employee types, building on a theme of collaboration Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak (deleted)
Date posted02/6/2023


Why is the 2023 CWA Summit in Pittsburgh?
Why is the 2023 CWA Summit in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh might not be the first place you think of when you picture climbing. You might have some preconceived, and outdated, notions about the city, owing to its history as the Steel City prior to deindustrialization, images of frigid wind whipping off its famous three rivers, or even its... Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak (deleted)
Date posted01/5/2023


CWA to Debut Coffee & Collaboration Networking Experience at 2023 CWA Summit
CWA to Debut Coffee & Collaboration Networking Experience at 2023 CWA Summit

CWA Summit attendees can sign up for this brand new opportunity to network, conversate, and learn from their peers Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Pucak (deleted)
Date posted12/15/2022


CWA Announces Keynote for 2023 CWA Summit
CWA Announces Keynote for 2023 CWA Summit

Boulder, Colo., 11/14/2022 – The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is proud to announce Kareemah Batts as the keynote speaker for the 2023 CWA Summit. Kareemah, a cancer survivor, para-climber, outdoor enthusiast, and an equity, and inclusion professional, will highlight the climbing... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2022


What I Loved About the 2022 CWA Summit
What I Loved About the 2022 CWA Summit

The lights dimmed, the music flared, and a silver mohawk walked out on stage. Paula Horwitz pumped her fist to the music and the crowd was stoked. As I looked across the hall, I knew I was with my people. Before she introduced our keynote speaker, Kevin Jorgeson, Paula shared a heartfelt story... Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2022