ROUTESETTING

In 2018, I started route setting. Initially in the lead climbing area, with the goal of creating my own projects. However, over time, I specialized in boulder route setting. In 2019, under the guidance of Robert Lux (formerly Heinrich, IFSC Chief Setter), I continued to develop and professionalize my route-setting skills.

Since the beginning of 2021, I have been coordinating the entire route-setting process as the head route setter at the "Studio Bloc" bouldering gyms. In addition to "regular" route setting, I am responsible for all tasks that come with being a head route setter (customer feedback discussions, organization and training of the route setting team, training new setters, ordering holds, and more).

I have also made a name for myself as a freelance route setter beyond the borders of Germany. I am often traveling to competitions. Some highlights include:

    •  Chief-setter at the "Hong Kong National Selection" 2023 (Hong Kong)
    •  Studio Blocmasters Finals/Semi-finals 2023 (Germany)
    • Chief-setter at the Sao Rock Competition 2023 (Portugal)
    • Setting routes for the "Deutschlandcups" in several locations, as well as the 2023 finals (Germany)
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Even though I have already had the opportunity to set over 5000 boulder problems, I still thoroughly enjoy challenging climbers with new obstacles. It is important to me to provide both professional athletes and beginners with a special experience.

Through constant exchange with international athletes and route-setters from around the world, I am able to stay up-to-date with the trends in competition and commercial route-setting and implement them accordingly.

As a route-setter, it is a special privilege to be able to give back to the climbing community and ensure that people can continue to engage in the greatest of all sports.

GALLERY