We’re excited to welcome BlocHaven Climbing Gym to the Clava community. Located within West Greenville’s historic 800,000-square-foot Judson Mill redevelopment, BlocHaven is dedicated to creating an exceptional climbing experience for everyone who loves this community. Their state-of-the-art facility offers a … Read More
Indoor Climbing
Impressions from the CWA Summit 2026
The North American climbing industry is at a tipping point. Following a successful week at the CWA Summit, we’re reflecting on the official launch of the Clava platform and our new QuickBooks integration. See how our agile, all-in-one management software is solving the frustrations of legacy systems and helping gyms scale with real-time financial data and better customer insights. … Read More
The Climbing Industry Is Evolving. Are We Ready for What Comes Next?
Navigating the evolving climbing industry requires foresight. Gyms demand significant investment, facing rising costs and a shifting landscape beyond initial perceptions. … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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