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What Indoor Climbing Can Learn from Earthquakes, Celebrities, and the NFL:
August 2025 Trends Through a Climber’s Lens August 2025 has been a wild one. From a minor earthquake in New Jersey shaking the East Coast...

Jez Tapping
Aug 32 min read
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How Indoor Climbing Gyms Can Be at the Forefront of the Mental Health Movement
Student all night event @Westway Climbing. Strong community. Strong bottom line. As an indoor climbing industry expert , I’ve seen...

Jez Tapping
Aug 14 min read
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🎯 What Climbing Gyms Can Learn From Glastonbury, Zara, and the NBA Draft: 10 Cultural Trends Fueling Community and Business Growth
Stay culturally relevant!!! As the indoor climbing industry evolves, centre managers and business developers are looking beyond the...
iclimbiconsult
Jun 263 min read
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Coaching as a Business Strategy - Maximising ROI in Indoor Climbing Centres
Coaching: The Financial Backbone of a Thriving Climbing Centre For many climbing wall owner-operators, coaching is often seen as an...

Jez Tapping
Jun 32 min read
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The indoor climbing industry is feeling the pressure – and it’s time for reflection, strategy and positive action.
A victim - The Arch, Acton. Since March, the sector has faced a perfect storm: extended periods of good weather, continued pressure on...

Jez Tapping
May 302 min read
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What Do Darts, Haribo, and Roland-Garros Have to Do with UK Climbing?
It’s been a busy week in the news: Haribo sweets being recalled, the drama of Roland-Garros heating up, darts players becoming national...
iclimbiconsult
May 302 min read
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Mystery Shoppers: The Smartest Investment You’re Not Making
A Climbing PI Every climbing wall operator knows the feeling. You walk the floor, chat to the team, scan the rota, tweak the signage… and...
iclimbiconsult
May 172 min read
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Why Indoor Climbing Gyms Need to Rethink Team Composition
The Westway Climbing Team going above and beyond for the ITV The Games Speed Climbing Event (in the rain no less) TL;DR Indoor climbing...

Jez Tapping
May 16 min read
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Are Big Chains Destroying Independent Climbing Walls?
A Summary and Expert Analysis The ongoing debate on the UKClimbing forums around whether “big chains are destroying independent climbing...
iclimbiconsult
Apr 283 min read
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The Most Common Things Missed by Struggling Climbing Gyms
Most climbing gym owners are doing a lot right - they invest in membership sales, aim to grow revenue, and put effort into attracting new...
iclimbiconsult
Apr 164 min read
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How to Get Your Climbing Wall Off the Ground: A Simple Guide to Success
Opening a climbing gym - whether it’s your first venture or an expansion into a multi-site business - is an exciting but complex journey....

Jez Tapping
Apr 23 min read
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Unlocking Sponsorship Revenue for Your Climbing Gym
Sponsorship is an underutilised but highly valuable revenue stream for indoor climbing gyms. It provides financial support, equipment,...

Jez Tapping
Mar 54 min read
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Scaling Up : Why professional consultants are essential for climbing gym growth
The evolving indoor climbing gym industry is increasingly relying on commercial consultants to enhance business operations and growth....

Jez Tapping
Mar 34 min read
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Climbing operators common pain points
Running a climbing wall business can be a challenging. From managing staff and customers, ensuring safety protocols are followed and...

Jez Tapping
Mar 37 min read
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