Climbing Wall Association Inc.

1460 Lee Hill Road, Unit 7

Boulder, CO 80304-0870

USA

Website:

https://www.climbingwallindustry.org

Phone:(720) 838-8284

Fax:(720) 528-8200

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Climbing Gym, Belay Maker Settle Injury Lawsuit for $6M

More than four years after a climber fell 30 feet while using an auto-belay device at a Seattle climbing gym, the manufacturer and gym have agreed to settle a lawsuit for $6 million.

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Climbing Gym Design Continues to Evolve

Climbing gyms are quite literally popping up all over the country — from Manhattan to San Francisco and points between, such as Pittsburgh, Memphis, Milwaukee and Salt Lake City. In Englewood, Colo., just outside of Denver, an old Sports Authority complex

Photo of Denver Police Activities League, courtesy of Eldorado Climbing Walls)

Landing Zones Around Climbing Walls Get Their Due

It may top the list, but safety isn't the lone consideration when selecting surfacing around climbing and bouldering walls.

Photo of a woman scaling a large climbing wall

Massive Product Recall Rocks Auto-Belay Industry

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.

SHOWN THE ROPESProper staff training is one of the keys to helping keep climbers safe.

Supervision, Employee Training Keys to Reducing Climbing Wall Injuries

Employee training and supervision are keys to reducing climbing wall injuries.

Facility Owners Must Choose Climbing Wall to Match Interest Levels of Patrons

Facility owners must choose climbing walls to match their patrons' abilities - lest they end up with an underutilized centerpiece.

Climbing Wall Association Struggles With Regulatory Agencies

It doesn't look as though the Climbing Wall Association's struggle with regulatory agencies will end any time soon.

Research/Science Update: Indoor Climbing Gets Series

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.The association serves manufacturers of climbing wall equipment, builders of climbing walls, operators of climbing walls and others involved in the climbing wall industry. It provides benefits to members who hold a membership with the organization which is renewed annually. Benefits of membership include the typical benefits of trade association membership, including access to a number of insurance risk purchasing groups including general liability insurance and workers compensation programs.

What a Wild Ride It's Been

Climbing walls come under new scrutiny after rash of accidents.

Photo of girl climbing on rotating wall

High Times

As indoor climbing continues its ascension, facility operators must make informed decisions regarding size, style and safety.

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