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The Top Choices for Climbing Gym Software in 2025

Discover the top climbing gym software options for 2025, tailored to meet the unique needs of climbing facilities. From Clava’s specialised features and seamless user experience to Rock Gym Pro’s reliability, each platform offers distinct advantages. Whether you’re a small gym seeking simplicity or a larger operation needing advanced tools, our comprehensive review highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each choice. Dive into the details of membership management, online booking, and more to find the perfect solution that elevates your climbing gym’s operations and enhances member satisfaction. Don’t miss out on the insights that could transform your business! … Read More

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20 best climbing podcasts

We personally love a podcast for listening to on the way to and from work, shopping or while we are taking care of life chores. They’re a great way to catch up on your favourite topics or learn new things without having to have your head stuck in a phone or a book. … Read More

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Top climbing YouTube channels

If you’re a climbing enthusiast, YouTube is a treasure trove of knowledge, inspiration, and entertainment. From bouldering to sport climbing, the climbing community on YouTube is vibrant and filled with climbers of all levels. Below are the top 10 YouTube climbing channels to follow, ranked by their unique content and subscriber count. … Read More

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Why a good POS for a climbing gym is important

For indoor climbing and bouldering gyms, a good POS for a climbing gym (Point of Sale) can dramatically boost conversion rates, potentially by 15% to 40% or more, by addressing the unique needs of climbers and gym members. … Read More

Geoff Bamber co-founder of Clava - indoor climbing centre management software

The Clava Story

After months of searching for a user-friendly, flexible software platform for our new cycle studio, we realised nothing on the market met our needs. So, we decided to take matters into our own hands and build our own platform. … Read More

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Why did we build Clava?

Inspired by the spectacular efforts of Toby Roberts at the Paris Olympics, this weekend we took our two boys to a climbing centre in London. … Read More

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Best materials to use for a climbing wall

When designing and constructing a commercial climbing wall, the choice of material is crucial for ensuring safety, durability, and a good climbing experience. Below we summarise which materials are most commonly used for commercial climbing walls. … Read More

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Finding your Climbing Wall partner

You want to follow your dream and open a climbing wall. One of the first things you’re going to need to do is find a reliable climbing wall manufacturer that can work with your builder to design and install your walls. Where do you start? We’ve pulled together a handy how-to guide on selecting your perfect climbing wall manufacturing partner. … Read More