Are you helping to prepare the next generation?
We all know how important mentorship is to developing as a routesetter. Many of us began our careers in some version of an apprenticeship role, and our early mentors shaped our approach to the craft.
Mentorship shouldn’t stop the moment we grow past the entry-level routesetting position, though. Join us to talk with Louie Anderson, who has mentored innumerable routesetters in all stages of their careers. We’ll talk about what it means to inspire future generations of routesetters, and how best to keep growing the industry we love.
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:
(Monthly on 2nd Tuesdays)
Meet your hosts and guests:
| Louie Anderson has been climbing since 1974 and routesetting for over 35 years. He’s a big proponent for education in the setting world, having written The Art of Coursesetting (re-released as Fundamentals of Routesetting). Anderson has also been shaping holds and consulting for gyms for decades. His holds are available from several companies across the industry, and more information about his services is at louieandersonclimbing.com. |  |
| 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. |  |
