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 [...]

Climbing gyms have become a hub for enthusiasts to challenge their physical and mental limits, fostering a sense of community and adventure. Amidst the vertical challenges, one often overlooked element plays a crucial role in enhancing the climbing experience – lighting. The right lighting not only ensures safety but also contributes to the aesthetics [...]

Indoor climbing involves mastering a diverse array of holds, each presenting its own set of challenges and demands. In this article, "Climbing Holds 101: Types of Climbing Holds," we delve into the intricacies of some fundamental hold types, shedding light on their characteristics, difficulty levels, and optimal uses. Whether you're a novice or an [...]

Climbing has seen a surge in popularity over the years, with indoor climbing gyms becoming hubs for fitness enthusiasts seeking both a safe place to climb and a sense of community. However, one area where the climbing community can still make strides is in diversity among route setters. In most gyms, route setting is [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of safety standards within the climbing and adventure sports industry, the significance of high-performance matting has become increasingly apparent. In our previous article: "The Evolution of Climbing Mats", we delved into the remarkable advancements that have shaped safety measures for bouldering and rope climbing. However, a fascinating aspect emerges when [...]

Climbing communities are made up of a very diverse range of people, with a shared ambition to improve their climbing skills. To assist every motivated climber in their journey, we've curated a list of five training exercise tips that seamlessly integrate into your climbing sessions. From focusing on fundamental footwork to incorporating dynamic and [...]

In the business of commercial bouldering gyms around the world, the diversity in grading systems is both vast and influential. Some facilities align with grading systems that mirror traditional outdoor climbing, encompassing scales like the V-grades, Japanese scale, and Font scales. In contrast, others opt for a more contemporary approach, employing a coloured hold [...]

The indoor climbing gym industry is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, marked by annual shifts in climbing wall builds, product innovations, and evolving setting trends. With an increasing number of gyms constructed worldwide each year, the rise in local competition and membership options for casual gym climbers has become more pronounced. Recognising the need [...]

Running a successful climbing gym involves more than just providing a space for climbers—it's about creating an environment that prioritises safety and fosters an enjoyable experience. As a climbing gym business owner or staff member, ensuring the well-being of both climbers and the facility is crucial. In this article, we'll explore three key factors: [...]