The next time you head to the gym for a session, take a moment to look at the community climbing around you. Now take a look at the gym’s routesetting team. What do you notice?
This month, we’re talking with Stefanie Myr about the importance of a well-balanced team, and how those in routesetting leadership positions can be proactive in building one.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
6:00PM MT
Setters Only! is a series of free online discussions led by Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright from Vortex Routesetting, with relevant guests from across the industry. The panel-discussion-style sessions include time for interactive Q&As with attendees.
Upcoming Dates:
JULY 8 & AUGUST 12
@6PM MT
(Monthly on 2nd Tuesday)
Meet your hosts and guests:
| Stefanie Myr is the head setter at Climb Tacoma in Tacoma, Washington, and the founder of @expensiveboulders. She began her setting career volunteering at the local YMCA before joining the Climb Tacoma staff. In addition to routesetting, Myr also coaches the youth team. |  |
| Foxman McCarthy-James is an owner and consultant with Vortex Routesetting. She has brought her background in education into her routesetting career, serving on the CWA Routesetting and Work at Height Committees and teaching routesetting clinics around the country. She is passionate about continuing the conversation on how we can make our industry more welcoming and inclusive. |  |
| Justin Wright is an owner and consultant with Vortex Routesetting. He holds a USAC L4 and has developed routesetting teams across the country. Serving on the CWA’s Routesetting and Work At Height Committees, Justin is committed to helping move the climbing industry forward by developing routesetter education pathways and recommending best practices for volunteer Work At Height standards. |  |
