As bouldering continues its rapid rise in popularity across Australia, the demand for climbing facilities is expanding beyond the boundaries of major cities. While urban centres such as Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane boast a wealth of bouldering gyms, there remains a significant opportunity for entrepreneurs to bring this sport to regional areas [...]

ICP is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new made-to-order online store. This platform offers an extensive collection of over 90 premium climbing volumes, featuring both high and low-profile designs. ICP Volumes are crafted with top-tier materials, customizable features, and quick delivery times, ensuring they meet the requirements of route setters and climbers [...]

At ICP, safety is one of our top priorities, and actively maintaining a high standard is essential. Daily and annual inspections of climbing walls, mats, and equipment are crucial for this purpose. Mandated by AS 2316.1.1:2021 and AS 2316.1.2:2021 these inspections uphold the highest safety standards. They not only provide peace of mind for [...]

Welcome to your regular compass through the dynamic landscape of the climbing industry. In each update, we distill global climbing stats, unraveling the trends, innovations, and economic currents shaping the indoor climbing industry. Scotland Statistics Published: 5th of August, 2024 - by Tristan McCool This month, we delved [...]

The countdown has begun for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, and excitement is brewing as the whole climbing community eagerly anticipates the start of sport climbing on August 5th. This article will delve into the changes to the event formats at the Paris Olympics, which differ from those seen in Tokyo, highlight [...]

The climbing hold industry is experiencing a surge of innovation with new releases from renowned brands like 360 Holds, Ag Holds, Kilter Grips, Flathold, Trickit Holds, and more. Dual texture holds are dominating the scene, offering climbers diverse grip options, while the use of thermal plastics is introducing a new era of durability and [...]

A Message from Rob Parer, CEO, Celebrating 15 years of ICP fills me with immense pride and gratitude. Our journey began with a vision to create high-quality climbing holds and training boards that would inspire climbers of all levels. Today, we've grown into the largest climbing product manufacturer in this region, and our expansion [...]

How to Host a Successful Social Climbing Competition Social climbing competitions have gained immense popularity in recent years, drawing climbing enthusiasts from all over the world. Whether you’re a seasoned event organiser or a climbing gym looking to host your first competition, there are several key elements to consider to ensure your event is [...]

Born from a collective passion to elevate the climbing industry, BoulderCraft emerges as a comprehensive workshop catering for beginners, intermediates, and advanced setters alike. For years, the demand for accessible and structured route setting classes has echoed through the climbing community. BoulderCraft by ICP has been created to address this issue and to empower [...]

Delving into the landscape of climbing gym architecture, one observes a fascinating duality: while purpose-built facilities do exist, the majority of climbing gyms find their homes within repurposed structures steeped in history and character. While purpose-built structures offer a blank canvas for designers, it's the adaptive reuse of old buildings that often yields the [...]