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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:

  • TBA

Route Setting

Supplementary

Workshop

For individuals who are interested in Route Setting with some prior experience.

 

$208

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Workshop Size: 4 pax


Available Workshop Dates:

  • TBA

Route Setting Certification Course Level 1

$428

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Date: TBA

(accommodates 4 pax)

Learning Outcome:

  • How to set boulder problems using advanced Route Setting techniques.

  • How the choice and placement of hand/footholds affect movement.

  • How different combinations of movements can be translated into a boulder problem.

Prerequisites:

  • Attended Boulder Planet's Route Setting Supplementary Workshop AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 7 and above OR

  • Have prior experience in Commercial Route Setting at any climbing gyms AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 7 and above.

Registration Closed

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:

  • How to properly use Route Setting tools and equipment such as ladders, impact drivers, screws, bolts, threading tools.

  • How to set boulder problems using fundamental Route Setting techniques.

Prerequisites:

  • No prior Route Setting experience is required but must be able to climb Boulder Planet's Grade 4.

Route Setting Supplementary Workshop

Learning Outcome:

  • How to set boulder problems using advanced Route Setting techniques.

  • How to properly use heavy-duty Route Setting equipment such as vice-grip & grinder and when to use them.

Prerequisites:

  • Attended Boulder Planet's Route Setting Introductory Workshop AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 5 and above OR

  • Have prior experience in Route Setting AND can climb Boulder Planet's Grade 5 and above.

Registration Closed
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