Is freelancing the right move for you?
Most routesetters have thought about it, and maybe talked about it over a drink in the late hours of a comp week. The dream…what if we just went freelance?
Join us as we talk with Nic Oklobzija about the complex landscape surrounding freelance routesetting in the U.S. What do routesetters need to know? What facets of the industry need to be addressed—and how—before it can be a reality for more setters?
It’s going to be a big, complicated talk y’all, so bring your notepad…
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:
| Nic Oklobzija began his career in shaping, setting and climbing all around the same time, in 2004.
Since then he has worked as a consultant, a sales rep and now Director of Setting for the Bouldering Project. |
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| 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. |  |
