Navigating the evolving climbing industry requires foresight. Gyms demand significant investment, facing rising costs and a shifting landscape beyond initial perceptions. … Read More
Author Archives: Jon Partridge
A New Way to Climb: Exploring the Autonomous Model
Introducing the Future of Climbing
Luma, the UK’s first autonomous climbing wall, offers a glimpse into the sport’s future. Can the climbing industry emulate the 24/7, staffless model successfully adopted by the fitness world? … Read More
Clava CEO Jon Partridge Featured on Euro Climbing News Podcast
Our CEO, Jon Partridge, was interviewed on the Euro Climbing News podcast, sharing insights on Clava’s founding, challenges for modern climbing gyms, and where he sees the industry heading next. … Read More
Gallery Bouldering Joins Clava – Bringing Efficiency and Control to Oxford’s Newest Wall
We’re thrilled Gallery Bouldering, Oxford’s exciting new climbing center, joined the Clava community for an exceptional experience. … Read More
Is Yonder the Most Beautiful Wall in the UK? It’s Certainly the Most Efficient Now, Having Migrated to Clava
Yonder Climbing: UK’s premier climbing, seamlessly blending stunning design with a world-class, customer-focused experience, powered by Clava’s unified system. … Read More
Luma: Peering into the Autonomous Future of Climbing, Today
Luma is a vision of the future: one of the world’s first fully autonomous climbing gyms. It operates seamlessly without on-site staff. Climbers book online, complete digital waivers, and pass competency assessments. Secure access is granted, allowing entry on the customers schedule, all without human interaction. … Read More
Finding Our Next Foothold: Clava Officially Lands in the USA
April was anything but ordinary for us at Clava! It marked a monumental leap forward in our mission to revolutionise the fitness industry, one passionate gym owner at a time. We officially planted our flag in the United States, making our debut at the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) Summit in stunning Salt Lake City. And let us tell you, the energy and connections we made left us absolutely exhilarated! … Read More
Why I Joined Clava: A Personal Reflection from our new CEO – Jon Partridge.
At Clava, we believe in creating powerful tools that empower operators and enhance experiences for both operators and consumers alike. That’s why I am thrilled to join Clava as CEO and to contribute to this incredible journey. … Read More