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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

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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

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Business

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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Indoor Climbing

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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Indoor Climbing

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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Indoor Climbing

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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Indoor Climbing

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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Indoor Climbing

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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Indoor Climbing

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