Book Fundamentals of Routesetting - Wolverine Publishing

Setting good indoor climbing routes involves much more than just the shape and size of the holds. Inside Fundamentals of Routesetting, you will learn important skills such as how to accommodate tall and short climbers, promote creative technique, control the tempo of a route, and minimize the risk of injuries.

Specifications

• Title: Fundamentals of Routesetting
• Author: Louie Anderson
• Publisher: Louie Anderson
• Publication Year: 2014
• Edition: 1st
• Number of Pages: 236 in color

Content

• Detailed explanation of essential routesetting skills, including accommodating climbers of different sizes and skill levels.
• Update of the previous edition, The Art of Coursesetting, to reflect changes in the industry since 2004.
• Informative section on the organization, management, and formatting options of competitions, written by Scott Rennak, founder of the American Bouldering Series (ABS).
• Essays by several leading routesetters, including Chris Danielson, Molly Beard, and Matt Bosley.

About the Author

Louie Anderson is a nationally recognized master routesetter. He currently resides in Tensleep, Wyoming, with his wife and climbing partner, Valarie, and their two daughters. In addition to Fundamentals of Routesetting, he is the author of other climbing guides such as Riverside Quarry, Sport Climbing the Santa Monicas, and Ten Sleep Canyon Climbing.