The facilities with a lower membership focus have a lower earning potential, or in other words it appears that there is a ceiling on how much total revenue a climbing gym can earn if the focus is not on membership.

while some gyms were having their worst month, others were having their best. And the other way around. The deviation from the median each month was also drastic, showing that really, a gym performs as well as it wants to in any given month.

2026 is going to be about performance, and more performance., More gyms are opening, the market is getting more educated and competitive. Build a great company that can keep up now.

The following insights are aggregated from our unique, first-hand look under the hood in the climbing gym industry

At least once a month, someone reaches out to me about selling their climbing gym business. In this blog we will discuss some of the key considerations for selling your climbing gym

If you run a climbing gym, an incident is going to occur. Someone is going to get hurt. Potentially seriously. This isn't an "if" situation, it's a "when". So the question is: WHEN this happens, are your staff ready? Are you ready? Is your business ready?

transformative success is only possible if our industry, our businesses and our careers are self-directed, not reactionary.

Building a strong HR functionality isn’t just smart—it’s strategic.

This blog explores how climbing gyms operate, how they make money, and the key metrics that guide their success.

One of the most critical decisions you’ll make early on is choosing the right commercial real estate. This guide will walk you through what you need to know to successfully secure space for your climbing gym

Discover The Importance of Data in Running a Successful Climbing Gym. Learn how leveraging data can enhance operations and sales

Explore Customer Experience Trends & Best Practices to boost business growth. Discover strategies to exceed expectations and foster loyalty.

This blog focuses on conducting effective market research and evaluating the viability of your climbing gym idea

Best practices and practical suggestions for offboarding employees

In this blog, we’ll explore the purpose, value, and return on investment of professional development programs specific to climbing gyms

Tips for onboarding and training new employees at a climbing gym

Membership Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms

Recruiting and retaining qualified climbing instructors may feel overwhelming, but you can do these easily with the right tools and concepts

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