Episode 70: Routesetting with Jonathan Brandt

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Written By Kris Hampton
Photo by Kim Shelton

Photo by Kim Shelton

Routesetting is hard. You know that if you've ever tried to set your own problems. It's also hard on the body, so it's difficult to keep a high level of fitness while setting full-time. Jonathan Brandt has continued to improve as a climber while simultaneously running the setting crew at Climb Nashville, which is opening two new gyms next year. In this episode, we discuss comment boxes, World Cup setting, simulators, and more. 

Jonathan will be hiring routesetters for the new gyms this year! 

Also, definitely check out the Hotter Than Chicken Bouldering Competition hosted by Climb Nashville every July. If you have both fingers AND a stomach of steel, this might just be your ticket to greatness! 

 

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Kris Hampton

A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering.  Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11. 

Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks.  He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.

http://www.powercompanyclimbing.com
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