About Altuum Consulting
Climbing gyms are more than businesses—they’re communities. At Altuum Consulting, we specialize in climbing gym consulting to help facilities streamline operations, enhance staff efficiency, and build thriving communities. Our mission is to empower gym owners with the tools and strategies needed for long-term success.
Discover what we do to achieve this.
We’ve been there—passionate climbing gyms struggling under inefficient systems, high staff turnover, and inconsistent member experiences.
Running a gym should be about building a thriving climbing community—not constantly putting out fires.
That’s why we created Altuum—to help gym owners take control of operations, develop engaged teams, and create long-term sustainability.
With deep industry experience and a climber’s perspective, we don’t offer cookie-cutter business advice. We provide real, actionable strategies tailored to the unique challenges of climbing gyms.
Our Story
🔹 Structure creates freedom. A well-run gym gives owners, staff, and members the space to focus on what truly matters—climbing, connection, and growth.
🔹 Great gyms need great teams. Investing in staff development and leadership ensures long-term success and reduces turnover.
🔹 Efficiency isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. The best gyms run on systems, not chaos.
🔹 Climbing culture is built from the ground up. A well-managed gym fosters community, inclusivity, and retention.
Core Beliefs
✅ We Know the Industry – We have hands-on experience running climbing gyms and understand the unique challenges you face.
✅ We Create Custom Solutions – No cookie-cutter strategies—every gym is different, and we tailor solutions to fit your gym’s needs and goals.
✅ We Focus on Long-Term Success – Our goal isn’t just to fix immediate problems—it’s to build sustainable systems that support your gym for years to come.
✅ We Make It Simple – From staff training to operational overhauls, we help you implement changes smoothly and efficiently.
Want to build a stronger, more efficient gym? Let’s make it happen. Let’s Chat.
Why Choose Us
Meet Our Founder
Nikki Katz is the founder of Altuum Consulting and a passionate advocate for building stronger, more efficient climbing gyms. With extensive hands-on experience in gym operations, staff management, and community engagement, Nikki saw firsthand how many gyms struggle with operational bottlenecks, high staff turnover, and inefficient systems.
With a Master’s degree in Sustainability, Planning, and Policy, Nikki brings a strategic, systems-based approach to gym consulting. Understanding that structure and efficiency create freedom, she’s able to help climbing gyms build long-term solutions that reduce stress, improve workflows, and create thriving communities.
That’s why Altuum was created—to provide gym owners and managers with clear, actionable strategies that improve operations, develop engaged teams, and ensure long-term sustainability. Instead of one-size-fits-all business advice, Altuum focuses exclusively on the unique needs of climbing gyms and delivers solutions designed for real-world impact.
📌 Want to learn more? See how Altuum can help your gym thrive.
📞 Let’s Talk → Let’s Build a Stronger Gym Together
Let’s Build Something Stronger
If you’re ready to take your climbing gym to the next level, we’d love to help. Let’s create better systems, stronger teams, and thriving gyms—together.
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