Ty Foose

Ty Foose set routes at the highest levels of international competition climbing during the formative decades of the sport, and he has spent the past 36 years shaping innovative climbing holds that are recognized and enjoyed worldwide. He has produced 8,000+ shapes across more than 50 distinct ranges—including industry standards like Bubble Wrap, Dishes, Stealth, Myorcan and Loaves—and pioneered dual-textured holds, volumes, and innovations in polyurethane mass production. He's the founder of FOOSE.AI, an AI implementation consultancy serving climbing gyms and industry operators. He lives with his wife Yvette and their two kids and two dogs, splitting their time between Colorado’s Front Range and Hueco Tanks, Texas.