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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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CWA Summit Session Spotlight: The Importance of Cultivating Community
CWA Summit Session Spotlight: The Importance of Cultivating Community

One of the most special things about indoor rock climbing is its ability to introduce someone to the sport in a place where climbing isn’t already woven into the cultural fabric. Stop any person in your gym, and I’d bet a substantial sum that climbing means more to them than just a... Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2022


CWA Summit Session Spotlight: Differentiation: Case Study of the Seattle Market
CWA Summit Session Spotlight: Differentiation: Case Study of the Seattle Market

The Seattle area has been steeped in indoor climbing history. Indeed, being the birthplace of indoor climbing in America, and having numerous climbing gyms in the metro area of almost four million, it’s the perfect case study to discuss market differentiation. As the next CWA Summit... Continue Reading

Date posted04/14/2022


CWA Summit Session Spotlight: What Is DEI & How It Helps You Grow
CWA Summit Session Spotlight: What Is DEI & How It Helps You Grow

Getting started with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in your gym can be difficult. There is so much to learn, so much good you can do, and equally, so many things that can potentially not go in your favor. This cannot be a reason for the industry to not face it, however. We must... Continue Reading

Date posted04/4/2022