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Routesetting is creative as it is strategic, and learning how to be efficient and risk-averse in the industry not only produces a better product, but may help with longevity in the profession. Article at a Glance Writer: Jess Malloy, head coach at High Point Climbing Gym. Jess has... Continue Reading
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Please join the CWA in welcoming Foxman McCarthy-James as our new Routesetting Education Consultant. Foxman joins Heather Reynolds as they continue to innovate and revolutionize the CWA's Certification offerings. Foxman started her education journey musically, as a professional violist. Not... Continue Reading
The Monument Sports Group (MSG), the Climbing Wall Association’s insurance partner of more than a decade, is thrilled to announce its acquisition by DOXA Insurance Holdings, LLC, an award-winning specialty insurance platform known for its expertise in niche markets. This strategic... Continue Reading
Sponsored Content Brought to You by Vortex Routesetting Do you work in a climbing gym? Do you want to help inform the decisions of routesetting departments nationwide? Vortex Routesetting has relaunched our Routesetting Industry Data Survey, and we are now in the final stretch before... Continue Reading
This article is brought to you by Catalyst Sports With more eyes on climbing than ever before, climbing competitions are one area of the indoor climbing industry that has exploded in popularity over the last few years. From recreational gym competitions, sanctioned youth and collegiate... Continue Reading
This year, the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) and USA Climbing (USAC) formed the new Competition Advisory Committee, to include indoor climbing gym operators in discussions of the industry, the future of competition climbing, and how to strengthen collaboration. “It has been a pleasure... Continue Reading
Two-time U.S. Olympic athlete Brooke Raboutou competes in the Semi-Final round of the IFSC World Cup Bouldering Competition in Salt Lake City. Photo by Jake Byk/CWA EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published with the first Olympic games to include rock climbing in 2021. It has been... Continue Reading
Attending training courses and getting certified is a time commitment and can be expensive. Many folks in the indoor climbing industry have years or decades of experience but would still benefit from certification. To this end, the CWA is very pleased to be launching a Direct Entry pathway for... Continue Reading
At the 2024 CWA Summit in Portland, the CWA announced a new project in partnership with the Monument Sports Group to provide orientation videos for the indoor climbing industry. Attendees at the show had a chance to see some of the preliminary graphics and see some short snippets. Climbing gyms... Continue Reading
The CWA is excited to announce the hiring of a new Membership Manager. Tilde Bombardo brings a rich tapestry of experience to her new role as the CWA's Membership Manager. Hailing from Naples, Italy, Tilde discovered her passion for climbing at the age of 12. She fell in love with the cliffs of... Continue Reading
The Climbing Wall Association is excited to announce the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City as the location of the 2025 CWA Summit. The 2025 CWA Summit will take place from April 15-19, 2025. Continue Reading
