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 the wonderful wild world of setting.
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
- 8 participants
- 3 days (8 hours per day): 2 days of setting*, 1 day of rope access*
- Cost: FREE (value: $125 + tax)
* The 2 days of setting will focus on bouldering setting. Routesetting theory will be taught as well.
** Depending on the accessibility of a route gym
Who's it for?
- Womxn who have never set before or have very limited experience setting
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have at least 1.5 years of climbing experience
- Must be able to climb V4 or higher and must be able to climb 5.10 or higher.
- Must have a lead accreditation
How do I apply?
- Fill out the form below & write us a letter of intent (send us the letter of intent by email to b.i.g@thebiginitiative.ca)
- 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.
2019 locations & dates
Montreal
- Dates: July 1st to July 3rd 2019
- Location: Allez Up
- Cost: FREE (value: $125 + tax)
- Application now closed
Toronto
- Dates: July 8th to July 10th 2019
- Location: Up the Bloc & Joe Rockhead's
- Cost: FREE (value: $125 + tax)
- Application now closed
Victoria
- Dates: July 29th to July 31st 2019
- Location: Crag X
- Cost: FREE (value: $125 + tax)
- Application now closed
Halifax
- Dates: August 28th to August 30th 2019
- Location: Seven Bays Bouldering (there will be no rope access training during this workshop)
- Cost: FREE (value: $100 + tax)
- Application now closed