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The Route Setting Training Manual is a comprehensive guide for new and developing setters who want to understand the craft from the ground up. Blending practical instruction with design theory, philosophy, and professional standards, this manual provides a clear framework for learning and refining the art of route setting.
Inside, you’ll find:
Safety Protocols — Work-at-height, PPE, and industry best practices.
Tools & Techniques — The fundamentals of stripping, washing, organizing, and attaching holds.
Design & Aesthetics — Principles of color, space, movement, and storytelling in setting.
Forerunning & Quality Control — Step-by-step evaluation checklists to ensure routes are safe, intentional, and accessible.
Professional Development — Insights on communication, collaboration, portfolio building, and long-term career growth.
Ethos & Philosophy — A deeper look into the purpose of routesetting: inspiring climbers, developing skills, and shaping community culture.
This manual is more than a technical handbook—it is a mentorship tool and a philosophy of practice. It encourages setters to see themselves not only as technicians but as educators, artists, and storytellers, responsible for creating meaningful experiences for climbers of all levels.
Whether you are picking up a drill for the first time or refining your craft toward professional certification, this manual provides the foundation for excellence in Route Setting.
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The Route Setting Training Manual is a comprehensive guide for new and developing setters who want to understand the craft from the ground up. Blending practical instruction with design theory, philosophy, and professional standards, this manual provides a clear framework for learning and refining the art of route setting.
Inside, you’ll find:
Safety Protocols — Work-at-height, PPE, and industry best practices.
Tools & Techniques — The fundamentals of stripping, washing, organizing, and attaching holds.
Design & Aesthetics — Principles of color, space, movement, and storytelling in setting.
Forerunning & Quality Control — Step-by-step evaluation checklists to ensure routes are safe, intentional, and accessible.
Professional Development — Insights on communication, collaboration, portfolio building, and long-term career growth.
Ethos & Philosophy — A deeper look into the purpose of routesetting: inspiring climbers, developing skills, and shaping community culture.
This manual is more than a technical handbook—it is a mentorship tool and a philosophy of practice. It encourages setters to see themselves not only as technicians but as educators, artists, and storytellers, responsible for creating meaningful experiences for climbers of all levels.
Whether you are picking up a drill for the first time or refining your craft toward professional certification, this manual provides the foundation for excellence in Route Setting.
Version 1.0