INTRO TO ROUTESETTING

2025 schedule is confirmed!

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The Workshop

You want to explore the possibility of a career in routesetting? You came to the right place! The Intro to Setting workshop is a great way to get a foot in the door and start learning about routesetting. 

What will I learn?

  • What does it mean to set commercially?
  • Basic tools and ladder safety
  • Holds choice and route planning
  • Quality control

Workshop Details

  • Up to 9 participants
  • 2.5 days (1x 3-hour + 2x 8-hour days )
  • Cost: FREE

Who's it for?

  • Women, trans, non-binary, gender fluid or other gender-expansive folks who have never set before or have very limited experience setting

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have at least 1.5 years of climbing experience
  • Must understand climbing movement well

How do I apply?

  • Fill out the form below & write us a letter of intent 
  • Due to the limited amount of spaces in the workshops, a selection process will determine who gets in. To be considered for the selection, applicants must meet all the criteria mentioned above. The selection will be determined by the letter of intent.

 


 

2025 schedule

Introduction to route setting - Bouldering

Toronto, ON (Joe Rockhead's Indoor Rock Climbing)

Dates : May 28 to 30, 2025

Cost : Free

Workshop taught in English

Deadline to apply : April 27, 2025

 

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Introduction to route setting - Bouldering

Langford, BC (BouderHouse Langford)

Dates : July 20 to 22, 2025

Cost : Free

Workshop taught in English

Deadline to apply : June 30, 2025

 

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Introduction to route setting - Bouldering

Beechville, NS (Seven Bays Bouldering Bayer's Lake)

Dates : August 22 to 24, 2025

Cost : Free

Workshop taught in English

Deadline to apply : July 20, 2025

 

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