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2023/24 PHYSIOS & PREHAB
for routesetters
CREATING SPACE
in wartime Ukraine
PROGRESS IN PADDING
a historical overview
RSM PHOTO CONTEST the winners & highlights
THE CATALOG
the latest & greatest gear
The climbing gym meeting of the German Alpine Club PLATFORM FOR VERTICAL PROFESSIONALS
Nov 22 – 23, 2024 Messe Friedrichshafen
Sport und Arbeit in der Vertikalen – darum geht es bei der VERTICAL PRO. Die VERTICAL PRO ist der Treffpunkt für Kletterhallen- und Seilgartenbetreiber, Seilzugangstechniker und Hilfsorganisationen. Das Thema Sicherungstechnik ist dabei ein zentrales Thema aller Messe-Segmente. Hier bietet die Messe VERTICAL PRO ideale SynergieEffekte – nicht nur bezüglich der Produktwelt, sondern auch im Hinblick auf Testen, Kontakten, Lernen und Erfahren. Ein wichtiger Partner ist dabei der DAV mit seinem renommierten Kletterhallentreffen „Halls & Walls“. Weitere starke Partner sind der FISAT, IAPA sowie die DRK Bergwacht Württemberg.
Vertical sport and work is what it’s all about at the VERTICAL PRO. VERTICAL PRO represents the meeting place for operators of climbing halls and high rope courses, for rope access technicians and for relief organisations. The topic of safety technology is a key theme of all segments of the fair. The VERTICAL PRO trade fair offers great opportunity for synergy – not only with regard to the product world but also when it comes to trying things out, establishing new contacts, learning new techniques and experiencing everything the industry has to offer. An important partner is the DAV with its renowned climbing hall meeting „Halls & Walls“. Other strong partners of the fair include FISAT, IAPA and German Red Cross mountain rescue Württemberg.
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#6
2023/24
INSIDE 4
SINGULAR VISION Matt Birch, Whetstone, and the crucial role of a head setter Matt Samet
12 PHYSIOS & PREHAB for routesetters – Interviews Jackie Hueftle
14 KLAUS ISELE MSC, D.O. 16 DR. CARRIE COOPER, DPT 18 BC. NIKOL CHOVANOVÁ 20 AUSTIN EINHORN, CSCS
23 GYM SPOTLIGHTS 23 CREATING SPACE IN WARTIME UKRAINE a story of resilience and dedication Melissa Rudick
38 GASWERK three decades of innovation in indoor climbing – Interview Melissa Rudick
50 PROGRESS IN PADDING a historical overview of climbing gym flooring Mark Fraser with Jackie Hueftle
60 BJÖRN POHL climbing propagator – Interview Cody Roth
66 OLGA NIEMIEC routesetting for the long haul – Interview Cody Roth
71 RSM PHOTO CONTEST 2023 gym vibes Vertical-Life
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