Get the location right and many other mistakes become survivable. Get it wrong and even excellent operations may not save you.

This blog will present a top-level project timeline Rise Above uses with clients — 17 work streams across 5 phases. We've framed it the way we think about it: as a countdown. T-0 is the soft opening. Everything else is measured in months before that day.

Real numbers, line by line, of the cost to open a climbing gym — from Rise Above, who has helped open gyms across the globe.

This guide will walk you through how to structure an equity raise, how to model the investment so it makes sense, and how to pitch it without it feeling awkward or amateur.

A new way to go about designing and building your climbing walls for your climbing gym.

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

A guide to due diligence for buying a climbing gym

This guide provides practical steps to obtain financing, with a focus on Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans, their requirements

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

RIse Above Consulting Announces Climbing Gym Intensive Bootcamps at Indoor Cllimbing Expo

Climbing gyms have evolved to prioritize not only training and fitness but also community, aesthetics, and, above all, risk mitigation.

Considerations for climbing wall design and build, The different types of climbing wall build materials and processes and the gotchas

Climbing gyms have evolved to prioritize not only training and fitness but also community, aesthetics, and, above all, risk mitigation.

Expanding your climbing gym business is a thrilling milestone. However, it is a decision that should be taken seriously and carefully

understanding the intricacies of the business model, facility design, community building, and legal considerations is critical to thrive

Climbing has increased in popularity with gyms proliferating worldwide. The role of market research is becoming more important

Some tips on writing a winning business plan for a climbing gym

the due diligence you should be considering if you are looking to buy a climbing gym.