Join us to talk with John Muse, a man who knows the world of competition setting inside and out! We’ll chat about what it takes to be successful within USAC, and how we can grow ourselves to meet the growing needs of competitive climbing in the U.S.

Mentorship shouldn’t stop the moment we grow past the entry-level routesetting position, though. Join us to talk with Louie Anderson, who has mentored innumerable routesetters in all stages of their careers. We’ll talk about what it means to inspire future generations of routesetters, and how best to keep growing the industry we love.

Join us as we talk with Tyler Nelson about the common hurdles preventing career routesetters from pursuing their own climbing goals, as well as ways for both individual routesetters and the industry to move past them.

This month, we’re talking with Stefanie Myr about the importance of a well-balanced team, and how those in routesetting leadership positions can be proactive in building one.

This month, we’re talking with Chris Danielson to hear how things were “back in my day…” compared to the career progression that current or future generations of routesetters have come to expect.

This month we’re talking with Kenny Benson and Morgan Young about what it means to be a professional routesetter, and how we can keep moving forward.

Join us as we talk with Jess West and Rocco Bocchicchio about common hurdles preventing career routesetters from pursuing their own climbing goals, as well as ways for both individual routesetters and the industry at large to move past those hurdles.

Is your routesetting plan ready for your next event?

No matter what your event is, we have some take-home information to help. Join us to discuss how to approach event routesetting from an organizational standpoint.

Is Your Routesetting Program Built to Last?

With the climbing industry continuing to expand, it's increasingly important to design a routesetting program that meets your gym's unique needs and keeps you competitive. We will discuss ways to attract and retain talent while being mindful of budgets, as well as structuring a program in a way that reflects the priorities of your community and brand. Bring your questions and perspective, as this will be a discussion-filled webinar.

Today’s guests are Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright. Foxman is the Head Setter at Alta Climbing & Fitness and Alta Boulders in Arizona, while Justin is the Director of Routesetting at Edgeworks Climbing & Fitness in Washington. Between the two, they have over 25 years of setting experience and even more climbing experience. Together, they cofounded Vortex Routesetting, a company that provides setter development and training, competition management, and consultations. In this wide-ranging conversation, Fox, Justin and I talk about the rise in demand for setting consultations, the bottlenecks of setting education, and the numbers behind the scenes of the setting trade, from pay and workload to setter professional development. Justin and Fox offer their expertise and insights, demonstrating how all of those trends are more interlinked than perhaps previously thought.