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Head Coach Position at Edgeworks Climbing – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2026 May 28
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Some goodies below for gym managers and operators. Data about accidents and climber behaviors. Insights about AI and marketing. Saving money with software and early tickets to ABC Conference. Couple good perspectives on modern gear too.

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Bison Boulders, a Danish gym chain, opened its second bouldering gym in Copenhagen last September, with help from the German gym chain Element Boulders.

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In this new series on CBJ, Rich Johnston—co-founder of Vertical Club (now Vertical World), the first commercial climbing gym in the U.S.—retells tales of the gym’s early days and candid reflections on the industry evolution that followed.

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We’ve all seen a move or sequence on a climb that stopped us in our tracks and made us want to try to recreate or emulate it ourselves. Have you listened to this week’s EP yet? Holly and Rylan dive into that topic and plenty more in the latest episode.

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Platforms like Redpoint HQ have been helping gyms to reduce expenses and protect revenue, supporting in ways that aren’t always obvious at first glance.

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Facilities Associate Opportunities at Movement Gyms – Climbing Jobs Weekly 2026 May 21
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Rylan Marshall-Meistrich— Movement's Colorado Director of Setting—enters the studio to talk about the job of a setter, not losing sight of the people climbing on your walls, and more.

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Complete the 2026 Compensation Survey survey by the end of this week and be entered to win a $100 cash

Drawing takes place May 31

Respondents will also receive access to the final results. Take the survey and share it with co-workers.

Survey Link 👇
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CBJ is currently running a compensation survey of gym workers – PLEASE take the survey, to help us create an important resource that helps both staff and managers.

Survey closes May 31, so don’t wait!

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Atelier Bloc opened last October in Shawinigan, Quebec, with bouldering and training amenities and a space designed to encourage conversation.

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Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at https://t.co/eNm2YZOAqe

These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.

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Check out our latest job openings!
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The walls were stacked, the setting was dialed, and the holds spoke for themselves at the latest Grip Showcase in Salt Lake City. Find out which brand came away with the crown!

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Not long ago, speed climbing fans wondered if we would ever break the 5 second barrier. Now finalists are routinely sub-5, and the record is now 4.54. Bonkers. Happenings from our industry too – legislation, unions...

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In April, High Plains Climbing rebranded and reopened a well-known climbing site in Oklahoma with a storied past, after changes were made to the gym’s name, design, and ownership team.

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Complete the 2026 Compensation Survey survey by the end of this week and be entered to win a $300 gift card from PhysiVantage.

Drawing takes place May 24.

Survey Link 👇
https://t.co/QpLFcclZxe

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Here are some recent press releases, see every press release or submit your own at https://t.co/eNm2YZOAqe

These stories were paid for by the sponsor and do not necessarily represent the views of the Climbing Business Journal editorial team.

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What responsibility do gyms have to educate and steward members toward climbing outside? And how much of that knowledge should be built into the in-gym experience to truly prepare climbers for the transition?

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Industry legend Ty Foose has seen firsthand the power of the renowned RIC scale as well as some of its limitations, prompting him to contribute his own extension to the framework.

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