The Future of Route Setting: Safety, Skills, and Career Development

A discussion on the importance of standardised qualifications and CPD in route setting - a crucial part of the indoor climbing ecosystem. We’ll explore how professionalising this area can improve safety, raise industry standards, and support the development of rewarding, sustainable careers for setters across the sector.

Host:

• Joe Lewis, Rock UK & ABC board lead for Route Setting Development

Panel:

• Eve Cuthbertson, Route Setting Manager and Head Setter, Parthian Southampton
• Ben Humphris, RSD Senior Provider, Climbing Wall Training
• Zoe Wood, Freelance / National Comp Setter