How can a routesetter get an education?
Mentorship, apprenticeship programs, certifications, clinics…How do routesetters learn our craft? Where do we turn for professional development?
Jackie Hueftle has been shaping the direction of routesetting education for decades, through direct mentorship, teaching and hosting clinics, authoring articles and educational materials, and founding the CWA Routesetting Committee. Join us as we chat with her about the best ways to educate ourselves and our teams.
Upcoming Dates:
(Monthly on 2nd Tuesdays)
Meet your hosts and guests:
| Jackie Hueftle is a founding member of the CWA Routesetting Committee and the Routesetting Institute. She has been setting since 1998, is USAC Nationally-certified Level 4, was Head Setter at The Spot, and is co-owner at Kilter Grips. In addition to her work at Kilter, she consults, teaches and sets for gyms and comps and contributes writing to national and international magazines. |  |
| 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. |  |
