Just a few thoughts

The North American climbing industry is busy wrapping plans and packing bags for Salt Lake City. Bunch of good inspo for that below and tickets are still available. Going to the CWA Summit? Stop by the CBJ booth and say “hi” – if you’re a member, we’ll have a gift for you!

Community & Culture

• By Apr 29: Apply for Gear Distribution Program (Global Climbing Initiative)
• Podcast: Athletes, Training Centers & Road to LA28 – Marc Norman (Scott Rennak, CBJ)
• Gender, politics, and performance – climbing shatters the myth of testosterone (Marion Reymund, Vertige Media)
• The Silver Generation Is Discovering Climbing (Harness Consulting)
• March Gym Round Up (Euro Climbing News)

CBJ’s Summit Comprehensive

• 2026 CWA Summit Week A to Z
• A 72-Hour Field Guide to the CWA Summit
• From the Keynote to the Roundtable: Why the Conversations at the CWA Summit Are Worth the Trip
• A Practical Guide to Networking: What It Takes to Build Real Connections at the CWA Summit
• Making Sense of a Growing Industry: Why the CWA Summit Helps Leaders Navigate Complexity
• The Case for Showing Up in Person: The Power of Being in the Room at the CWA Summit and Why Presence Matters
• The Cognitive Science Behind Showing Up: In-Person Learning at the CWA Summit Builds Lasting Knowledge and Fights Fatigue
• Lessons in Communication: What Climbing Gym Operators Learn at the CWA Summit

Comp Scene

• Apr 25-26: NACS Bridgeport (USAC)
• May 15-17: Riverrock Boulder Bash (Riverrock)
• New Role – National Route Setter (Sport Climbing Australia)

Crag Scene

• May 2-3: Joe’s Valley Pump-A-Thon Returns (JVCC)
• Take Our 2026 Climber Survey (Access Fund)
• Meet Your 2026 Field Teams (Access Fund)
• Podcast: Drew Brodhead, SLCA Coordinator – Anchor Maintenance & Climbing Advocacy (The Climbing Majority)

For Managers

• CBJ Compensation Survey for Climbing Gym Employees 2026 (CBJ)
• New Recyclable Roped Flooring by Strati Climbing (CBJ)
• CLIMBMANAGER Launches Events Feature for Climbing Gyms (CBJ)
• Griptonite Launches “Spray,” a New Pro Feature for Movement Analysis (CBJ)
• Maverick Climbing’s Daily Gym Design Giveaway at the 2026 CWA Summit (CBJ)
• Video: Creating Climbing Communities with special guest, Chris Ryan (Maverick Climbing)

For Routesetters

• Apr 15-17: Para Routesetting Clinic in Reno NV (USAC)
• Apr 20-21: Level 1 Clinic in St Paul MN (USAC)
• May 18-19: Level 1 Clinic in Alexandria VA (USAC)
• Routesetting Demographic Survey (Vortex Routesetting)
• The Role of Color in Routesetting and Training (Atomik Climbing Holds)
• EP Climbing Introduces the Heritage Range, Inspired by the Original Hexagon Holds (CBJ)

For Routesetters

• Video: A Radical Shift in How You Take Holds (Hooper’s Beta)
• Podcast: Turning Gym Gains to Real Rock Performance – Bridging the Gap (Eric Hörst, PhysiVāntage)

Many of the links above are from third-party sources, and the views expressed at those links do not necessarily represent the views of the CBJ editorial team. We share this content to help readers stay informed about what is happening in the industry and the community of climbing.

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CBJ hosts the most active job board for climbing businesses and organizations. Below are the latest posts from this past week…

Summer Youth Instructor
Fort Collins, CO

“Ascent Studio is seeking multiple Youth Instructors to join our programs staff in delivering Northern Colorado’s best recreational climbing programming. Youth Instructors will work closely with the Youth Programs Coordinator and Lead Youth Instructors to ensure that Ascent Studio Youth Programs run smoothly, deliver exceptional climbing education, and provide the optimal experience for all participants. Our summer programs consist of summer camps Monday through Friday. We also have weekend birthday parties and drop-in classes.“

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CBJ Compensation Survey for Climbing Gym Employees 2026
By Climbing Business Journal

“The climbing industry is growing. Help lead it forward by participating in CBJ’s 2026 Compensation Survey. Survey participants receive free access to the industry’s most up-to-date compensation data.“

LATEST JOB OPENINGS

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Janet Hirsch’s climbing origins lie in an outing taken with her older brother’s Boy Scouts troop, but there wasn’t exactly an immediate, heartfelt connection to the activity. “Honestly, at first I hated it,” Hirsch admits, noting that she had difficulty putting her full trust in the belayers. However, five years later, Hirsch tried climbing again as part of a Girl Scouts’ trip, and the meticulous instruction from the guides assuaged any lingering trepidation. Hirsch was hooked, and her interest in climbing aligned well with an “inherent love of teaching,” all of which led to instructional work at ropes courses and, eventually, a summer camp staff position at Earth Treks in 2009.

Other staff positions at Earth Treks soon followed, including coaching the gym’s youth team and working as a lead instructor. And in 2013, Hirsch was asked to manage all of the indoor climbing instruction programs for the gyms. “I’ve had basically some variation of that role ever since,” she says. (All Earth Treks facilities, along with Planet Granite gyms, were rebranded as Movement facilities in 2021.)

Hirsch estimates that approximately 75 percent of Movement’s programs are youth-focused, and the other 25 percent are adult-focused, but those percentages can vary across Movement’s 34 facilities. Overseeing all those various programs for the country’s largest climbing gym business is far from an easy task, but for Hirsch it’s a role that has come with a premium opportunity to help foster the meaningful connections—among program participants as well as the staff teams she leads—that is such a big focus of her work. We sat down with Hirsch to learn more.

CBJ: So, what does being Director of Programs at Movement entail?

HIRSCH: As Director of Programs, I provide guidance in the form of guidelines and consult-support to Youth Team and Program Managers in each of our 34 facilities across the country. This includes writing and updating curriculum (or getting other experts from around our gyms to collaborate on content creation), providing risk management guidelines, and providing structure for trainings, as well as coaching our Managers on being great managers and instructors/coaches. I also have a team of four regional Assistant Directors of programs who provide more direct content area support in the Colorado and NY/PA regions.

Is there a specific memory from your role thus far that sticks out?

There are so many great memories, but I really love getting to see former campers, athletes or coaches continue to develop their skillsets as educators. There are so many former campers/athletes—Colin Meyer, Liberty Runnels, Drew Hill and many others—who are now coaches themselves or even Managers themselves of Teams or Programs and are helping coach up the next generation.

What is a personal quality or characteristic that helps someone in the role of a Director of Programs?

Organization and good communication skills. With 30+ gyms, two Managers and a Gym Director at each, there’s a lot to keep track of! And it’s a really cool role in that I get to connect with folks at all levels in our staff and customer base. And that requires being able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, from our athletes up to our CEO.

Do you have a tip you could share for communicating effectively as a programming leader?

Use the tools available to you and be consistent. If your company has something like Asana or Teams, that can work great to have a board or chat for sharing updates to information on a regular cadence. And we use monthly newsletters to promote consistent communication between our managers and the customer base in recurring youth programs, like our youth teams especially.

What’s an aspect of your role that people might not realize…or might not see on a day-to-day basis at the gyms?

Gathering and compiling feedback. As a company we really value getting input on what’s going well and what we can do better. We have systems for staff, as well as customers, to provide feedback. One of the systems we currently use is Asana forms—one for participants, one for coaches/instructors. The results come into a board that is accessed by the local team and myself, and I’ll share out great feedback or ideas that come in through those forms.

That is a super fun and exciting part of my job—to review this feedback and see what updates I can make to our guidelines…and share back the best practices from across all our facilities. It’s so much more fun to have 30+ other people to reach out to for ideating how to make the most exceptional climbing experiences for our members and guests.

What are some keys to running a successful gym program for kids?

Successful youth programs require staff who are stoked to work with kids, and who understand (or can be trained in) how to develop their participants’ climbing and risk management skills. The connections between coaches, athletes and parents, and the positive connections with the rest of the climbing community, really seem to make or break a program.

So, show genuine interest and engage with those around you. Our coaches will connect with parents at drop-off or pick-up sharing something that went well or something that was maybe scary or challenging their child faced that day. Our coaches will also help connect the athletes to the rest of the community, sharing what activity or drill they are doing and helping with taking turns, sharing beta, etc.

Also, youth programs require so many more fun props than adult programs, though I still think we can pull off a parents’ summer camp—complete with all the classic fun camp games!

Great—so, what are some props (and materials and resources) that a gym should have on hand at all times for its youth programs?

Hula hoops, pool noodles and a soft ball (or some stuffed animals) go a long way for the non-competitive programs, as does tape for things like playing elimination, etc. We’ve also found that having little items that can be hidden in holds or around the gym really engages our younger climbers (ages 8 and under). For competitive team programs, good quality routesetting or higher density hold areas—where you can make up problems—is a real game changer!

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Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness, the world’s largest community of indoor rock climbing gyms, has selected Redpoint HQ as its new software platform provider to run all 33 Movement locations, bringing membership management, retail, front desk operations, marketing and reporting into one system.

The partnership comes during a period of rapid change in climbing gym software. In just over a year, hundreds of gyms worldwide have committed to the Redpoint HQ platform as operators look for a more flexible and data-forward system. As competition in the industry increases and efficiency becomes more important, operators are turning to Redpoint HQ to bring operations, revenue strategy, and member engagement together in a single system.

Movement’s decision to move to Redpoint HQ is part of a broader shift across the industry as gyms look for infrastructure that can support long-term growth.

“Movement has grown into one of the most respected climbing gym operators in the world,” said Tod Bloxham, CEO of Redpoint HQ. “We’re excited to support their teams with technology designed to power their growth for years to come.”

Under the partnership, Redpoint HQ will provide Movement with a platform that connects day-to-day gym operations with deeper data visibility. Each Movement location will operate within a powerful data environment, giving the organization full visibility into performance across all locations. This includes the ability to compare memberships, programs, and retail, supported by advanced analytics and AI tools built directly into the platform.

This helps gyms understand how members and guests are using their facilities, which programs are performing well, and what trends are emerging across locations. Managers can access their data in real time, ask questions directly within the platform, and spot opportunities to improve retention, refine marketing, and better support their communities.

“The technology we use plays a critical role in our day-to-day operations and in ensuring our members and guests have the best experience possible,” said Movement’s CCO, Chris Jenkins. “Redpoint HQ stood out because of the platform’s flexibility, automation and strong data capabilities. It gives us a better understanding of our members and guests, and helps us continue improving the experience across all of our gyms.”

About Redpoint HQ

Redpoint HQ is a powerful platform for modern climbing gyms, combining a modern UI, customizable plans, seamless operations, and powerful business and marketing data—all in one system. Backed by a team with decades of combined experience in the climbing gym industry and software development, Redpoint HQ is a trusted choice for gyms seeking a comprehensive, intuitive and future-ready management solution.

Learn more at www.redpointhq.com.

About Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness

Movement is the largest worldwide network of climbing gyms with integrated yoga and fitness, leading the future for rock climbing. Through fostering growth and connection, Movement provides a physical, emotional, and mental journey. Facilities feature world-class bouldering, top-rope, and lead climbing along with specialized yoga and fitness classes, functional training areas, cardio zones, and fully stocked gear shops. Movement’s community welcomes individuals of all abilities—from first-time climbers, yogis and fitness enthusiasts to experienced athletes and families.

Learn more at www.movementgyms.com.

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Englewood, CO — April 2026 — Maverick Climbing, a leading innovator in commercial climbing wall design and installation, is proud to announce its participation in the 2026 CWA Summit, where the team will be exhibiting at Booth #540.

Known for delivering high performing climbing environments that elevate both user experience and business outcomes, Maverick is inviting attendees to experience firsthand what sets their approach apart.

Design a Gym a Day — Maverick Giveaway

As part of this year’s Summit, Maverick is launching its “Design a Gym a Day” Giveaway, offering attendees a unique opportunity to win a free custom 3D climbing gym design.

• Visit Booth #540
• Enter on April 15th, 16th, or 17th
• One winner selected and announced each day

Participants simply need to drop their contact information at the Maverick booth each day for a chance to win. Each day brings a new opportunity—and a new winner—to take the first step toward building a world-class climbing facility.

A Year of Momentum and Partnership

Over the past 12 months, Maverick Climbing has been honored to partner with a growing list of visionary gym owners and operators across the country, including:

• Climb NORA — Federal Way, WA
• ROQ — Seattle, WA
• Apex Climbing & Spa — Watkinsville, GA
• Edwards Field House — Edwards, CO
• Third Space Boulders — Sugar Land, TX
• The Hanger — Prattville, AL

Each project reflects Maverick’s commitment to thoughtful design, precision execution, and long-term client success.

With several additional projects set to be announced in the coming months, Maverick continues to build momentum as a trusted partner for both new gym startups and established operators.

Built to Perform

“Every wall we design is built with purpose—supporting not just the climber experience, but the business behind it,” said Jerad Wells, Owner of Maverick Climbing. “We’re proud of the partnerships we’ve built and excited to connect with more forward-thinking owners at this year’s Summit.”

Visit Maverick at Booth #540

Attendees are encouraged to stop by Booth #540 to meet the team, explore Maverick’s latest work, and learn why discerning owners across the country are choosing Maverick Climbing.

Built to perform. Built for what’s next.

Media Contact:
Maverick Climbing
jw@maverickclimbing.com
303-910-7583
maverickclimbing.com

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Brooklyn Uprising
Brooklyn, New York

Specs: Brooklyn Uprising is opening this spring in the DUMBO neighborhood of New York City, owned by Creative Director Emily Kollars and Business Director Tyler Tringas. Described by the owners as a “neoclassical” bouldering facility, the gym will blend old-school training with modern design, and contemporary features inside the space are being set up with outdoor climbing movement in mind. The owners are intentionally positioning the gym as a specialized, not-one-size-fits-all facility, in part because they’ve seen a demand for more specialization as the industry matures. Instead of an all-in-one model, they hope to provide “a boutique experience,” said Kollars, while “maintaining a connection to the outdoors,” per the gym’s homepage.

The idea for Brooklyn Uprising began about two years ago, when the owners wanted to give back to their climbing community and perceived a gap in the market of “locally owned and operated” gyms, Kollars stated. About 18 months ago, the duo began looking for a space and found what Kollars said was “not at all an obvious selection” for a climbing gym. “It’s this beautiful old building that originally was a torpedo manufacturing space and then eventually evolved into paper manufacturing, and then most recently it was an architecture firm,” she said. “So, it’s sort of unusual in its layout.” As a result, the team had to closely analyze the interior to maximize the gym’s climbing and training space. Kollars, for example—who comes from a design background—surveyed the space and created a 3D model to help with “looking at basically every possible iteration of wall layout,” she recalled.

Brooklyn Uprising was built in “a really special space” for Kollars and Tringas, Kollars said, in a neighborhood where they have both lived for several years. On the Brooklyn coastline, with a “view of the Manhattan skyline,” the gym is in a large, historic building with an “atrium skylight in the main area,” Tringas detailed. The building itself is “city-block-sized,” with classic artists’ lofts located above the main gym area, “filled with creative folks and studios,” Tringas told CBJ. The team is excited to provide building tenants and DUMBO residents new “opportunities to come in and be a part of a climbing community in New York City,” Kollars added.

Brooklyn Uprising will have amenities, programs and routesetting targeted toward training for individuals 16 and older. The 6,200-square-foot facility will have 3,500 square feet of climbing on walls reaching 15 feet, including a Tension Board 2. “We like to think of every gym as being its own crag,” Kollars said, where a distinct voice is developed through routesetting. The routesetting at Brooklyn Uprising will be focused more on outdoor movement and less on competition-style climbing, with the aim of helping climbers develop skills used to send their projects outside. Alongside the bouldering, climbers can access different fitness amenities at the gym, like squat racks and free weights, in addition to hangboards, a sauna, and co-working and lounge space. Brooklyn Uprising will also offer mental and physical coaching and training.

The owners plan to host community-focused events at Brooklyn Uprising as well, such as live music, dance parties and workshops, while incorporating member feedback into decisions for new offerings. “We want people to be able to have their voice heard and recognized and responded to so that this space is truly our space,” Kollars said. “Not just [Tringas] and me dictating what it will be and how it will be, but we want it to be something for our community.”

Walls: Walltopia
Flooring: Climbmat
CRM Software: Owner/Contractor
Website: www.bkup.nyc
Instagram: @BrooklynUprising

In Their Words: “Brooklyn is my home. I’ve been in New York for about 17 years, and Brooklyn is really very special to me. And to give a gift, essentially, to our climbing community here in New York, I think doing it in a space that really resonates for me personally felt like an important decision.” – Emily Kollars, Brooklyn Uprising Co-Founder and Creative Director

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We are thrilled that after 15+years of providing cutting-edge climbing flooring systems, Strati Climbing is now introducing Recyclable Roped Flooring!

This Strati exclusive 6” thick roped flooring system is:

• 85% recyclable
• Cost effective
• 100% Waterproof
• Highly durable
• Stable for walking or standing
• Warranted by layer (Base – 10 yrs; Mid – 10 yrs; Top – 2 yrs)
• Tested – Critical Fall Height of 14.8 ft
• Maintenance friendly
• Less than 1 lb. per/sqft – great for access pads

Stop by booth # 520 at the Climbing Wall Association Conference (CWA) in Salt Lake City – April 15-17, 2026, or contact us.

Phone: 505.506.9706
Email: ernest@straticlimbing.com
Website: www.straticlimbing.com
Instagram: @straticlimbing

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April 7, 2026 — CLIMBMANAGER introduces Events – a new feature that enables climbing gyms to easily create and manage events, build stronger communities, and boost member engagement.

This new feature allows climbing facilities to create and promote themed events such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and other seasonal campaigns – as well as fully custom, gym-specific climbing events tailored to their community.

The Events feature was built around real industry needs: helping gyms organize initiatives that boost engagement, increase attendance, and improve communication with customers – all without relying on external tools.

The biggest advantage: freedom of configuration

One of the key strengths of the new Events feature is its high level of flexibility. Climbing gyms can design events on their own terms, adapting them to their scale, style, and goals (for example: increasing participation, building community, or launching seasonal challenges).

Powerful options, simple experience

While the event setup offers a wide range of configuration options, CLIMBMANAGER focuses on simplicity and usability. The Manager Panel is designed to remain clear and intuitive even with more advanced settings. Just as importantly, navigating events in the Client Panel and Mobile App is straightforward, making it easier for climbers to discover and join.

Events as a tool for building community

The new feature supports not only event organization but also the culture and atmosphere of a climbing gym. Themed events – like Halloween or Valentine’s Day – have long been a natural way to activate climbing communities. Now, climbing gyms can manage and communicate these events by using one platform.

“We built Events to be powerful without becoming complicated. Climbing gyms get full freedom in how they configure an event, but the setup remains intuitive – both for staff in the Manager Panel and for climbers browsing events on the customer side.”  —Mateusz Ropka, CEO, CLIMBMANAGER

About CLIMBMANAGER

CLIMBMANAGER is a modern, all-in-one management platform built for climbing gyms. Designed to simplify daily operations, CLIMBMANAGER automates key processes such as membership and service sales, online booking, waiver access, and customer management.

www.climbmanager.io

+1 203 814 6002

sales@climbmanager.io

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EP Climbing has introduced the Heritage Range, a new system of climbing holds, macros, and wooden volumes inspired by the original hexagon-shaped holds the company developed nearly 40 years ago.

First introduced in the 1980s, EP’s hexagon-based hold designs helped shape the early years of modern indoor climbing. The Heritage Range revisits that geometry and updates it using modern materials, refined shaping, and contemporary textures suited for today’s climbing gyms and competition walls.

“The Heritage Range draws inspiration from shapes that helped define indoor climbing in its early years,” said Bennett Kornbarth, Lead Designer and HAV Manager at EP Climbing. “By expanding that original hexagon geometry across multiple materials and sizes, we wanted to create a system that gives route setters a lot of flexibility while still feeling familiar on the wall.”

Developed to celebrate EP Climbing’s 40th anniversary, the Heritage Range blends classic design inspiration with the performance and durability required for modern route setting.

The collection includes polyurethane holds, fiberglass macros, and wooden volumes, all built around a consistent hexagon-based design language. Shared base sizing across the different materials allows the pieces to interact as a system, giving route setters the ability to stack, nest, jib, and tessellate shapes while maintaining a cohesive visual style on the wall.

The range supports a wide variety of climbing styles across vertical and moderately overhanging terrain and can be used to create climbs across all difficulty levels. The shapes were also designed to support the powerful, technical movement common in modern competition climbing. Shapes vary from small screw-on jibs and footholds to large macros and wooden volumes that add dimensionality and movement to the wall.

Fiberglass macros within the series feature dual-texture surfaces and sculpted rails that create directional movement possibilities while maintaining the clean geometry of the hexagon base. Wooden elements in the range include both traditional volumes and low-profile tangent shapes that provide subtle edges and additional layering options for modern route setting.

Together, the pieces form a modular system designed to support creative route setting while maintaining a unified aesthetic across the wall.

A selection of shapes from the Heritage Range is currently available through The Candy Shop, with additional pieces expected to be released in April of 2026. The series was first featured at Vertical Pro in November 2025 and will be introduced to the U.S. audience at the Climbing Wall Association Summit in April 2026.

More information about the Heritage Range can be found at epclimbing.com

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Endurance Bouldering, Stewardship, and Community in Utah’s Sandstone Canyon Country

CASTLE DALE, Utah — What do you get when you combine an endurance bouldering competition, a beach party, a fundraiser, and a trail maintenance day? You get the Joe’s Valley Pump-A-Thon. On May2nd and 3rd, Joe’s Valley Climbing & Community (JVCC) will once again host a weekend that blends endurance bouldering, genuine community, and hands-on land stewardship. There’s nothing else quite like it on the climbing calendar.

The weekend is built around two distinct experiences—a Saturday competition and a Sunday stewardship day—and both are essential to what makes the Pump-A-Thon worth showing up for.

The competition format is simple and inclusive: climb as many boulder problems as you can during the competition window. Gender categories, age divisions, and climbing-level specific brackets mean there’s a fair, meaningful place in the comp for everyone. Whether you are climbing outside for the first time or a seasoned local crusher, you’ll be competing with your peers and cheering each other on. The goal isn’t to be the best. It’s to show up, try hard, and move your body on some of the best rock in Utah.

But anyone who’s been to the Pump-A-Thon knows the comp is only part of it. The competition day carries on with food trucks, a beach-themed social, awards, raffle drawings, a campfire, and music at the Castle Dale Fairgrounds. And then Sunday morning, the event switches gears into something more grounded: a community trail maintenance day, fueled by coffee and donuts, where climbers and locals work side by side on the trails and landings that make Joe’s Valley worth protecting.

The best part? All of it is a fundraiser. Climbers at Joe’s Valley have always taken care of the place, and the Pump-A-Thon grew out of that. We show up, not as an obligation, but as a natural extension of caring about the place. Every registration dollar goes directly to JVCC’s year-round programming that includes the coalition ‘s ongoing trail and landing stewardship work, and the youth outdoor education camps that give local kids from Emery and Carbon County real access to the outdoors, real skills, and real confidence.

This is the work that keeps Joe’s Valley healthy and accessible, and the Pump-A-Thon is how the broader climbing community gets to be a direct part of it. To keep the event accessible, discounted registration is available for students and for residents of Emery and Carbon County.

JVCC is a nonprofit that has been embedded in this community since 2015. JVCC’s mission is straightforward: enhance the local economy, build community, and drive sustainability by bringing rock climbers and locals together around their shared enthusiasm for the outdoors. JVCC is working to make sure that the economic and social benefits of Joe’s Valley’s reputation as a world-class outdoor destination actually stay local, in the trails, the businesses, the schools, and the families that make this place home.

“It has been so rewarding to work with our small team of locals and climbers to help make an impact on the area. From improving safety with off road parking and trails to getting kids outdoors with our summer camps. Events like the Pump-A-Thon provide crucial fundraising to keep our programs going. We all had so much fun together last year! We’re doing this because we love the organization and its mission and we want to keep our programs going.”
– Julie Janus, JVCC Executive Director

The Pump-A-Thon puts that mission into a single weekend in a way that’s hard to replicate any where else.

EVENT DETAILS

SATURDAY May 2
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Registration at New Joe’s Campground Parking
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Climbing Competition at New Joe’s
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Drive to Town, Ensure Results Input
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Food Trucks and Social at Castle Dale
7:00 PM | Awards and Raffle Drawings
Until 10:00 PM | Bonfire and Music

SUNDAY May 3
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Meet at New Joe’s parking lot for a Trail Day overview.
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Trail Maintenance and FUN! Please wear closed toed shoes and bring gloves if you have them. All trail equipment is provided. We’ll be doing erosion prevention at Area 51 and Pocket Rocket.

The Pump-A-Thon is a great way to see what the area has to offer and get a view into what the Joe’s Valley climbing community is all about. If you can’t make it in May, mark your calendar for Joe’s Valley Fest this fall, a multi-day event that draws climbers and community members from across the region and beyond.

Register for the Pump-A-Thon and learn more at joesvalley.org

Contact:
Julie Janus, JVCC Executive Director
julie@joesvalleyfest.org | 916-580-8276
joesvalley.org
joesvalley.org/joesvalleypump-a-thon

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