Setting Workshop

We're excited to be running another Routesetting Taster at Stratford; a great opportunity for everyone to experience Routesetting under the guidance of an experienced instructor!

On the day you'll learn the basics of how to put holds and volumes on the wall, and how to create your own routes. With guidance from Jas & Matt who are running the workshop you'll be shown how to use all the necessary tools, how to choose holds, and what to consider when crafting a boulder problem. Once the boulder is in its first “draft” everyone will climb and test the problem, and discuss any changes to make it the best version it can be. Your climbs will stay up for the next week, so you'll be able to see other people try out your boulders!

This course is £130 per person, discounted to just £90 if you're a CB member! This includes everything you'll need for the day and entry to the facilities for the rest of the day (if you want to stay and watch your friends try your boulders!) We close early at 6:30pm on this day though - so if you are planning to hang around and try the climbs make sure your friends join early! ‍

How the day will run:

• 9:30AM - 4:30PM run time, with time for a coffee break and lunch break (food not provided).
• A briefing from instructors, about safety considerations and the basics of routesetting.
• Guidance and a short workshop to learn how the drills, ladders and screws and bolts are used, and how to safely attach holds to the wall.
• Creation time! You’ll be able to choose your holds and wall section, and put up the boulder of your dreams. Each participant will be able to set 2-3 boulders, depending on how quickly you set and the style of boulder you choose!
• Testing of the boulders, climbing everything and making sure they work how we want them to.
• Tidying up and readying the area for the public to try out the brand new problems.

‍Who is this for?‍

• Open to everybody over the age of 18.
• You do not need any routesetting experience for this course. All tools will be provided.
• We recommend having at least 6 months climbing experience and a climbing level of V2, so that you can get the most out of the day. If you'd like to join the session but don't quite fit this drop us a message and we'll assess whether this would be suitable for you!

Things to bear in mind:

• You will be ascending and descending ladders and setting problems from ladder, so you must be comfortable with this.
• It will be a fairly physical day with lots of lifting holds and climbing boulders.
• Please wear appropriate clothes for physical activity, and for footwear either trainers or approach shoes.
• This course does not provide any qualifications, and does not have a pathway to become a routesetter.
• If you have any questions about accessibility for this session please get in touch with us prior to booking.‍