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Massive Product Recall Rocks Auto-Belay Industry
By
Andrew Cohen,
January 2011
Rock climbers take safety seriously. Out on a rock face, they know that only three things stand between them and a catastrophic fall — their equipment (ropes, harnesses, carabiners, anchors and the like), their own skills and the skills of their belayer.
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Club Adds Value with Extensive Programming, Continued Renovations
By
Anne B. McDonnell,
April 2009
The Weymouth Club adds value to its membership, and brings in additional revenue, with its extensive programming and continued renovations.
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Rock-Climbing Facility Also Caters to Non-Climbers
By
Anne B. McDonnell,
February 2009
Yosemite Fitness, known for its rock climbing programs, also offers equipment and programs for youth and the non-climber.
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Facility Owners Must Choose Climbing Wall to Match Interest Levels of Patrons
By
Andrew Cohen,
January 2009
Facility owners must choose climbing walls to match their patrons' abilities — lest they end up with an underutilized centerpiece.
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Racquetball Courts Converted to Climbing Gyms and Group Cycling Studios
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Paul Steinbach,
December 2008
Dormant racquetball courts are easily transformed into bustling climbing gyms, group cycling studios and other alternative fitness spaces.
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Climbing Wall Association Struggles With Regulatory Agencies
By
Andrew Cohen,
August 2008
It doesn't look as though the Climbing Wall Association's struggle with regulatory agencies will end any time soon.
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Research/Science Update: Indoor Climbing Gets Series
By
Bill Zimmerman,
March 2008
The climbing industry is working toward standards and certifications for indoor climbing walls and instructors. These can help your facility run a safer, more successful, climbing wall program.
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An Effective Mission Statement Aids Climbing Wall Operation
By
Heather Reynolds Sagar,
September 2007
An effective mission statement can help climbing wall operators reach new heights.
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Climbing Walls: A Great Supplement to Fitness
By
Amy Scanlin,
June 2007
A climbing wall can be a great addition to your fitness center. Find out what type of wall to install, how much it will cost, how to create programming around it and how to market it for increased revenue.
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What a Wild Ride It's Been
By
Andrew Cohen,
3/1/2006
Climbing walls come under new scrutiny after rash of accidents.
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