German company Climb Up!-Kletterwelt is constructing artificial climbing mountains that look and feel like real mountains. The mountains will make rock-climbing more realistic for climbers growing weary of indoor climbing gyms.
The climbing mountains’ rock-like structure allows climbers to force their way to the top by grabbing and stepping on crevices, ledges and protrusions like the ones seen on real rocks. For added authenticity, the mountains will include summit crosses and log books along the climbing routes.
The climbing surfaces will feature integrated safety cables bolted via clip harnesses. This eliminates the need for a climbing partner, and allows even inexperienced climbers lacking rope skills to climb without a partner.
The artificial climbing mountain will be one of the highlights of a forest adventure park set to be built near the city of Berlin.
What's Driving This Trend
- Artificial Climbing Mountains
- The creation of authentic indoor climbing experience is an opportunity for the fitness industry to provide new offerings to consumers.
- Integrated Safety Cables
- The use of integrated safety cables offers opportunities for the safety and outdoor equipment industry to innovate their products.
- Indoor Forest Adventure Park
- The development of indoor forest adventure parks is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment and leisure industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Fitness Industry
- The creation of artificial climbing mountains presents a market opportunity for the fitness industry.
- Safety and Outdoor Equipment Industry
- The use of integrated safety cables provides opportunities for the safety and outdoor equipment industry to innovate their products.
- Entertainment and Leisure Industry
- The development of indoor forest adventure parks is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment and leisure industry.
