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Our Routesetting

Englewood / Climbing

Our Routesetting

Englewood / Climbing

routes set for you

Our routes are set for all ability levels, proportions, and style preferences. Whether one is looking to have fun with friends, climbing for exercise, training for outdoor climbing, or preparing for competition—we’ve got routes that are just right for you.

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Meet the crew

Routesetters are a unique mix of an industrial athlete, craftsman, artisan, choreographer, and product designer. They are well-versed in a variety of climbing and movement styles. They constantly evolve the craft as the needs of our community change and welcome your feedback.

matt
pozo

harrison
lane

thomas
rowe

henry
cruikshank

bex
rodriguez

kyle
henofer

matt pozo

Head Setter, Englewood

Matt’s favorite part of climbing is the emotional experience it can elicit. He strives to achieve this with his routesetting by creating climbs that are memorable and repeatable. His favorite style to set, as he would describe, is “three-dimensional and fully interactive”. Although you may often spot him topping out a boulder, Matt is truly a sport climber at heart. If he’s not climbing or setting, you can probably find him on his bike or spending time with his family and friends.
Matt is often reserved, but loves to chat about anything and everything routesetting. He openly invites any and all feedback to aid in his effort to curate the best climbing experience possible for the Movement Englewood community.

harrison lane

Harrison’s passion for rock climbing started at the age of fourteen in Alaska. He climbed competitively in his youth and has over ten years of experience as a routesetter. His routesetting is informed by his experience with and love for gymnastics and parkour, as well as climbing outdoors.

thomas rowe

Thomas’s inspiration comes from the chossy limestone cliffs of the Iowa plains. He enjoys experimenting with diverse styles using multiple different hold types throughout his routes. If you ever see him around the gym he is always ecstatic to help with any beta you need. When not climbing, Thomas is spending his time on the slopes during the winter and rigging highlines over the summer.

henry cruikshank

Throughout his life, Henry has bounced all over the West Coast, but is happy to have landed in Denver and be a part of such an expansive climbing community. He has worked at various climbing gyms throughout his journey, taking on nearly every role imaginable. While he loves the outdoors, he is a self-proclaimed gym rat. You can find him bouldering or in the weight room, lifting and training calisthenics. He loves talking about climbing and fitness, so be sure to say hi!

bex rodriguez

Bex loves how climbing can teach you so much more than how to get to the top without a ladder. Over the years climbing has connected her with a supportive community, taught her perseverance and helped her gain confidence in her own strength. Bex got hooked on climbing at her university’s climbing wall, and after completing her degree she decided to pursue her passion for climbing and setting.
In her setting, Bex aims to create intriguing and engaging climbs with flowy movement. Drawing inspiration from her background in gymnastics, cheer and dance, you can find a balance of power, flexibility, and tension in her setting.
Bex loves type 2 fun and is always down for a challenge. When she is not climbing or setting Bex likes to spend her free time in the pottery studio, trail running, drinking matcha, and reading.

kyle henofer

Kyle learned how to climb in Philadelphia, PA but his favorite type of climbing is deep water soloing. Kyle feels it forces him to face his fear of falling and be fully present while climbing. He started his climbing journey as a boulderer but after experiencing multipitch climbing, he has fallen in love with ropes.
Kyle loves setting climbs that are more mentally stimulating than physically difficult; this is why he prefers slab compared to overhang. Kyle’s favorite climbs to create are for his family at the home wall in PA.
Kyle enjoys practicing yoga or his golf swing when he’s not climbing or hitting the slopes with his snowboard. His real life super power is that he can fall asleep anywhere. Kyle loves chatting about climbing, outdoor activities, woodworking or anything really so feel free to say hello!

FAQs

  • Who is on my Setting Team?

    Each of our regions has a designated setting team. Above you can see pictures of our setters. If you see any of them around the gyms please say “hi” and introduce yourself.

  • How do I know what is being set next?

    We post our route setting schedule every two weeks. The goal with the setting schedule is to communicate where our team will be setting so you know which zones will be closed and where to look for your new climbs.

  • What days can I expect the setting team to be working?

    Typically, our team sets weekdays between 8am-4:30pm.

  • How long does it take to set a climb?

    Each setter will build between 3-6 boulders or 1-2 routes in 4 hours then group into smaller forerunning teams for about 2-3 hours and calibrate the climbs to ensure all challenges are grade-appropriate and adjust for quality & accessibility for a spectrum of climber types.

     

  • How does the setting team grade climbs?

    The day will begin with our Head Setter mapping out the intended grades for each of the climbs for the day. Once the first draft is complete which we call a ‘Skeleton’ we will have the primary setter forerun the climb and adjust any movements and swap out holds to get us closer to the intended grade. Our primary goal is to ensure the climbing movement meets our quality criteria then ensure we are hitting our mark with the grade. We will have at least one other setter forerun and make adjustments to the climb. The setting team will have a conversation about the grade and place our consensus in KAYA.

  • Why does this set of new climbs feel easier/harder compared to the last set?

    It could feel easier because the holds are clean with fresh texture. It could feel harder because you have not gained the muscle memory just yet. Each climb is unique and could be presenting a unique challenge that might fit your skillset or be out of your routine climbing movement. Either way, we appreciate your input and hope that you share on KAYA so our setting team can better understand what you desire so we can make every climb a uniquely positive experience.

  • Where do I report a spinning hold?

    If you find a hold that moves or seems loose, let the front desk know and they will get the info to the setting team to fix it.

  • How do I get into routesetting?

    We have a company opportunity page where we post all new employment opportunities. As a department we are looking for passionate climbers who are curious about exploring movement and designing appropriate challenges for our gym users. Keep an eye out for a community event called ‘Setting with the Setters’ where our setting team provides a guided experience of what our team does to create new climbs.

  • What is the minimum climbing ability for a routesetter?

    We have found that climbing at least V4 or 5.11+ is essential to meet the demands of forerunning each work day and basic understanding of movement. If you are not there yet and have interest please share your interest to your local head setter. They might be able to guide you to become a contender for our apprenticeship program.

  • Does our gym have an apprenticeship program?

    We have training for newly hired seasoned setters but our apprentice program is designed to take a new setter who has limited or no experience and mentor them through a 6 month program. We encourage motivated individuals to apply because we have a system to train you to become a great setter.