ROUTE SETTING WORKSHOPS
At Boulder Planet, we firmly believe that good problems make great people. However, Route Setters need to learn and practice their craft to set good boulder problems.
So, suppose you aspire for a career in Route Setting or want to better appreciate how the boulder problems come to be. In that case, you can attend Boulder Planet's workshops or certification courses*.
Learn more about Boulder Planet's Route Setting philosophy here.
Route Setting
Introductory
Workshop
For individuals who are interested in Route Setting with zero experience. If you are looking for a fun hands-on activity and just want to experience Route Setting, this class is perfect for you.
$168
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Workshop Size: 6 pax
Available Workshop Dates:
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TBA


Route Setting Certification Course Level 1
$428
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Date: TBA
(accommodates 4 pax)
Learning Outcome:
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How to set boulder problems using advanced Route Setting techniques.
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How the choice and placement of hand/footholds affect movement.
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How different combinations of movements can be translated into a boulder problem.
Prerequisites:
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Attended Boulder Planet's Route Setting Supplementary Workshop AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 7 and above OR
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Have prior experience in Commercial Route Setting at any climbing gyms AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 7 and above.
Route Setting Certification Course Level 2
Coming soon.
HILMAN HARON
Driven by his mission to set boulder problems that have learning value.
"A Route Setter should diversify the type of boulder problems they can set.
When they can do that, they become an all-rounded climber as well."

Route Setting
Experience
Chief Route Setter
(Former)
2011 - 2021 Onsight Climbing Gym
Chief Route Setter
2011 Vertigo
2011 Rockmaster
2012 Rockmaster
2013 National Schools Sports Climbing Championship
2013 Gravical
Route Setter
2011 Gravical
2013 National Inter Primary School Championship
2013 Boulderactive
2014 National Schools Bouldering Championship
2014 Kailas Onsight Bouldering Championship
2014 Asian University Climbing Championship
2015 Gravical
2015 Japan University Climbing Championship
2015 Japan The North Face Cup
2018 Pumpfest
2019 Gravical
2020 Gravical
Guest Route Setter
2015 B-Pump Ogikubo Japan
2015 B-Pump Yokohama Japan
2018 Flat Bouldering Gym Japan
2018 Stump Climbing Gym Japan
2019 Maboo Climbing Gym Japan

Route Setting Introductory Workshop
Learning Outcome:
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How to properly use Route Setting tools and equipment such as ladders, impact drivers, screws, bolts, threading tools.
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How to set boulder problems using fundamental Route Setting techniques.
Prerequisites:
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No prior Route Setting experience is required but must be able to climb Boulder Planet's Grade 4.

Route Setting Supplementary Workshop
Learning Outcome:
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How to set boulder problems using advanced Route Setting techniques.
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How to properly use heavy-duty Route Setting equipment such as vice-grip & grinder and when to use them.
Prerequisites:
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Attended Boulder Planet's Route Setting Introductory Workshop AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 5 and above OR
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Have prior experience in Route Setting AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 5 and above.