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Person using Clava POS system on a computer, managing transactions for a climbing gym, with a modern interior and customers in the background.

Unleash Your Gym’s Potential with the New Clava POS System

Clava POS 2.0: a game-changing, integrated solution tailored for climbing gyms. Unify your business, from café to check-ins, for unparalleled efficiency. … Read More

Bouldering wall with colorful climbing holds in a modern climbing gym, showcasing various climbing routes and padded flooring for safety.

From Frustration to Flow: Hang Community Gym Soars with Clava After Overcoming Previous System Challenges

Discover Hang, a Hounslow climbing gym, now scaling new heights with Clava. From challenges to peak efficiency! … Read More

Climbing gym wall with logos of software solutions including Clava, Rock Gym Pro, and Mindbody, showcasing options for gym management in 2025.

The Top Choices for Climbing Gym Software in 2025

Looking for the best climbing gym software for 2025? Our guide reviews top options like Clava and Rock Gym Pro, highlighting their unique strengths for membership, booking, and more. Find the perfect fit to boost your gym’s operations and member satisfaction! … 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

Climber executing a bouldering move on a wall with blue holds, featuring the text "CAN WE CLIMB THEM?" in bold, emphasizing climbing challenges and techniques relevant to climbing enthusiasts.

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

Barista smiling behind the counter of a café, featuring a chalkboard menu and jars of ingredients, in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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

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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

Father and son enjoying indoor climbing at a bouldering gym, with colorful climbing holds on the wall and a bright green crash pad beneath them.

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

Climbing wall with various holds and colorful panels, showcasing materials used for climbing gym construction.

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

Bouldering scene at a climbing gym with a climber on a wall and spectators observing, showcasing colorful holds and climbing features.

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