Climbing Biz Journal

Didn’t get a chance to attend the CWA Summit week in SLC? Three industry experts share their observations from the floor, reflecting on routesetting, marketing, change and more. climbingbusinessjournal.com/cwa-summit-202…

Check out this week's featured jobs! climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs/

Have you tuned into the latest Impact Driver episode with Zoey Grinstead? One moment that stuck with us: a conversation around feeling tokenized—and the reminder that your power is in being the best you can be, regardless of expectations around you. climbingbusinessjournal.com/where-you-feel…

Made it to Salt Lake City a few weeks back? I’m still coming down from the high of learning, networking, and of course climbing... climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…

The Ripple Boulder team is getting ready to open a new bouldering gym this summer in Indianapolis, which is being intentionally designed to fit within the local neighborhood. climbingbusinessjournal.com/boutique-bould…

Lovers of climbing holds, macros and volumes, please take a moment and rate the holds from Grip Showcase Salt Lake City 2026! Voting ends May 10. climbingbusinessjournal.com/grip-showcase-… You can find all of the Grip Showcase vids on our Instagram 9:30am MT instagram.com/climbingbusine…

Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/press… These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.

Today’s episode of the Impact Driver Podcast welcomes Zoey Grinstead, Los Angeles-based routesetter and Queer Crush founder, to the recording studio. Zoey and Holly Chen discuss affinity spaces, tokenization, ways to support marginalized setters... climbingbusinessjournal.com/where-you-feel…

Check out this week's featured jobs! climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs/

It was the big week for the North American climbing industry, and vibes were good on day one. New gyms were being built, old gyms were upping their game, cool new grips and gear were on display, and friendships were being made and rekindled. climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…

Topo Escalade—owned by Jenny Dumont Blais, Thomas Pozer and Samuel Beaudoin—opened in Saint-Georges, Quebec, last December with multiple floors of climbing and fitness options, a café, and a range of programs and community offerings at the gym. climbingbusinessjournal.com/quebec-climbin…

Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/press… These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.

Revenue trends are telling a nuanced story across regions and gym types. From Midwest markets seeing stronger gains to smaller gyms and lower income markets feeling more pressure... climbingbusinessjournal.com/gyms-and-trend…

Instruct Summer Youth Programs at Ascent Studio – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2026 April 9 climbingbusinessjournal.com/instruct-summe…

The North American climbing industry is busy wrapping plans and packing bags for Salt Lake City. Bunch of good inspo for that in Insider and tickets are still available.. climbingbusinessjournal.com/climb-insider-…

Help shape the 2026 Climbing Gym Compensation Report by taking the survey and sharing it with your coworkers.  Plus, you could win an Asana Focus Crash Pad if you complete your survey before April 20th! climbingbusinessjournal.com/cbj-compensati…

Emily Kollars, a set designer, and Tyler Tringas, a software entrepreneur and investor, are merging skillsets to open a bouldering-focused facility in Brooklyn, New York, which they designed to have a “neoclassical” twist. climbingbusinessjournal.com/neoclassical-b…

You heard it first. Paraclimbing’s debut in LA28 is going to be incredible. Be sure to queue up this episode if you haven’t already. 🔥 climbingbusinessjournal.com/athletes-train…

In her Director of Programs role, Janet Hirsch has been overseeing competitive and recreational programs at 30+ Movement gyms, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to run successful offerings for all ages. climbingbusinessjournal.com/fostering-posi…

Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/press… These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.