📅 28 / 29 September – 5pm till late

🚀 Elevate Your Climbing with World-Class Route Setting Workshops

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrian, a National Route Setter (Level 2 MAS) with years of international experience, to deliver two exclusive workshops at our gym.

Andrian has set routes across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Dubai, working with top climbing facilities such as Camp5, Balance Climbing, and international competitions. His expertise spans from youth programs to elite competitions, with a proven track record as a Head Route Setter, Chief Setter, and Competition Climber.

🌟 Why Join These Workshops?

• Learn from the Best: Andrian has set for world-class events including the Battle of the Boulder, CRANK Lead Competitions, ASEAN Climbing Championships, and more.

• Proven Competitor Insight: As an accomplished climber himself (podium finishes in Lead and Boulder competitions), Andrian brings the dual perspective of both athlete and setter.

• Hands-On Learning: These workshops aren’t just theory. You’ll be shaping holds, testing moves, and gaining the tools to design routes that are creative, challenging, and accessible.

• Tailored Guidance: Whether you’re new to route setting or want to sharpen advanced skills, Andrian’s coaching approach ensures every participant leaves with actionable techniques.

🧗 Workshop Highlights – Foundations of Route Setting (Bouldering Edition at The Cave)

We’re proud to host Andrian for an intensive 2-day workshop at The Cave. This program is designed to give participants both the creative and technical skills to set engaging, safe, and well-balanced boulder problems.

🌟 What You’ll Learn

Day 1 – The Basics & Audience Focus

• Introduction to route setting & safety standards

• Wall, hold, and volume selection

• Hands-on practice: creating easy & mid-grade problems

• Movement principles and creative flow

• Understanding the climbing audience & commercial setting approaches

Day 2 – Refinement & Advanced Application

• Workflows for efficient setting

• Grading and how difficulty is perceived

• Risk control and communication within a setting team

• Exercises combining different styles (dynamic, technical, slab, coordination, power)

• Group testing, feedback, and polishing competition-style boulders

👤 Who Should Join?

• Aspiring setters starting their journey

• Experienced setters wanting new perspectives

• Coaches & climbers curious about problem design

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