Eddie is the Head Routesetter of LIC and has been setting for 13 years. He likes to create complex climbs that challenge members to learn new abilities and problem-solve. Eddie likes to use routesetting as a conduit to share his experiences in climbing with others. He hopes to create a memorable experience for every customer that comes into the gym. 

Outside the climbing gym, Eddie likes to spend time with his dog Annie, and immerse himself in the virtual realms of World of Warcraft and Apex Legends. 

Hans is a routesetter with a passion for climbing. He brings a creative and strategic approach to his work, crafting challenging routes that push climbers to their limits. Hans’ dedication to the LIC community has made him a well-known member of the community. He has become known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to fostering a dynamic climbing experience. 

When not at work, Hans likes to watch movies, spend time with his dogs, and listen to music. 

Blu started her career in rock climbing at the front desk of the gym. After the pandemic, she took an interest in routesetting and was trained by the team.  She enjoys setting climbs that are puzzle-like and depend on body positioning and foot placement. She gains inspiration from her background in the circus and some from dance to challenge climbers.   

When not in the gym, she enjoys cuddling her cat, being outdoors, and going to concerts.

Standing at 6’0, weighing in at 180, with a +4.5 ape index, Patrick Mrozek has been throwing splits on the wall since 2016 and setting New York’s most mid routes since 2021. Built like an oak tree and flexible like a stick of chewing gum, Patrick’s setting style is ever-evolving as he seeks to learn and develop new ways to give the community memorable, challenging, and educational experiences on the wall.  

Beyond the climbing gym, Patrick is an avid animator, 3D modeler, and sculptor. Finding other ways to cultivate his creativity and pulling inspiration from the digital art world back into his route setting. Actively working on trying to find a way to mix the two mediums of work. 

Ayman has been in the climbing industry for nearly a decade and has been routesetting for a handful of years. Ayman loves everything about rock climbing and loves to get others feeling just as excited about the sport. 

Ayman’s favorite setting style explores giving climbers an adventure. He feels climbers should not only be physically challenged but mentally as well; given so, his routes often incorporate some puzzle-solving. Every climber should experience the gratification of “figuring out” a climb, and that’s the experience Ayman attempts to give with each route. He draws inspiration from his super creative team members, personal climbing experiences, and of course, watching way too many climbing competitions/videos. 

It wasn’t long after discovering climbing back in 2014 that you could find me in the gym almost every day of the week. As the passion for the sport and understanding of body movement continued to grow exponentially, I found myself equally intrigued by the idea of creating the puzzles on the wall that I had fell so in love with solving. After shoving my foot in the door and spending a few years struggling to push it open, I finally found myself with an apprentice opportunity. It’s been six years now and I’ve never looked back.     

For me, climbing has always been about overcoming both the mental and physical challenges that occur on the wall. Being able to provide the same environment for the climbing community while watching people learn something new about themselves or their climbing abilities, and evoking any sort of emotion in them (whether that be fear, anger at how uncomfortable they feel squeezed into whatever awkward position I’ve cooked up, or the joy of topping out their project), are incredibly fulfilling aspects of my career as a route setter.   

When not in the gym route setting, almost all of my free time is spent climbing outside, doing the NYT crossword puzzle, or cozied up under a nice warm blanket with my forever puppy of a dog Koko, bingeing tv and eating ice cream. 

Sid is 21 years old and has been setting for 4 years. He started setting in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. Sid works part time while going to school for engineering. In his free time, he likes to draw, surf, and watch bad reality tv. His favorite climbing styles are paddle dynos and slab.