Routesetting

Your resources for routesetting – interviews, tips, and more.

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Workload: How many boulders do YOU set each day? Online Discussion March 11

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Gyms and Trends 2024

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A Setter’s Perspective on Sustainable Holds – CBJ Podcast with Roy Quanstrom

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: February 2025

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The Setter in the Flatlands – CBJ Podcast with Armen Avanessian

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Setting for Spectators – The Setter’s Archive

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: January 2025

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The Top CBJ Podcast Episode of 2024 for Routesetters

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15 New Climbing Products and Services for Winter 2024/2025

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: December 2024

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Vans on the Wall – CBJ Podcast with Ally Cruz

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Does anyone REALLY know what grades are? Online Discussion

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: November 2024

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Classic Setting Tips for Modern Gyms – The Setter’s Archive

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2024 Grip List Awards

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What Is a “Chaos Bomb”? – CBJ Podcast with Annabelle Spingler

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Grip Showcase Salt Lake City: New Holds and Volumes of Fall 2024

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Getting Hired to Aging Out: How Long Can You Turn That Wrench? Online Discussion

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: October 2024

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Necessity Breeds Invention – CBJ Podcast with Andy Nelson

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Introducing Atomik’s Screw-On Adjustable Pinches

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34 New Climbing Products and Services for Summer/Fall 2024

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New Book From Atari Climbing Equips Setters With “Basics, Helpful Tips and Inspiration From Pro Setters”

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Grip Showcase Salt Lake City 2024 – VOTE BY SEPT 29

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Mission Im(possible)? Training to Climb Harder as a Full-Time Routesetter – Online Discussion

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Understanding Constants Over Time – CBJ Podcast with Claire Gordon

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Setter Summit: Lifelines for Indoor Climbing Gyms

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You Can Strip My Boulder – CBJ Podcast with Blake Green

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds & Volumes: August 2024

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Wanted: Routesetter Opinions for Grip List 2024 Survey and Routesetting Trends

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On Eye-Pro, Ugly Boulders, and Influencers – CBJ Podcast with Kegan Minock

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds and Volumes: July 2024

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Grip Showcase Portland: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Spring 2024

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Beloved Routesetter Lee Hansche Dies in Tragic Climbing Gym Accident

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CWA Summit 2024 – Observations From the Floor

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Bless Its Brushless Heart – CBJ Podcast with Buck Yedor

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Thinking Outside Yourself: Behind the Wrench with Kevin McLean

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: May 2024

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Days of the “Big Boss Brain” – CBJ Podcast with Kasia Pietras

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Calling All Climbing Professionals – 2024 CWA Summit Week A to Z

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April 29 Webinar: Event Routesetting – Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More

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Keep Them Sketched Out – CBJ Podcast with Claire Kawainui Miller

Holly Yu Tung Chen

Indoor Climbing Expo 2023 – Observations From the Floor

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Vortex Launches Routesetting Program Data Survey

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes: March 2024

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Rise Above Launches New Consulting Network

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February 28 Webinar: Your Sustainable Routesetting Program

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: February 2024

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Routesetting Trends of 2023

Naomi Stevens & John Burgman

Grip Showcase Chattanooga: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Winter 2023-2024

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: January 2024

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The Top CBJ Stories of 2023

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The CBJ Grip Showcase Chattanooga Results Now Posted!

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes: December 2023

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Routesetting Consultations, Education Bottlenecks, and Data – CBJ Podcast With Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright

Holly Yu Tung Chen

What Sessions Will You Attend at the Expo?

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Essentials for Routesetting on Ropes

Foxman McCarthy-James

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of November 2023

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2023 Grip List Awards

Jonathan Littauer

Routesetting Through Pregnancy: Behind the Wrench With Carolina Fullerton

Holly Yu Tung Chen

What Has Approach Been Up To for Climbing Gyms This Year?

Approach

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of October 2023

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What American gyms can learn from Europe’s gym industry – CBJ Podcast With Dean Privett

John Burgman

Routesetting in the Age of Social Media – CBJ Podcast With Stefanie Myr

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of September 2023

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Grip Showcase Salt Lake City: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of Summer 2023

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Ask a Setter: Why USAC Certifications Matter

Louie Anderson

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of August 2023

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A Team Effort: New CWA Routesetting Guide Was Years in the Making

John Burgman

Wanted: Routesetter Opinions for Grip List 2023 Survey

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Adding What Should Always Have Been There – CBJ Podcast with Siege Climbing

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of July 2023

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Chalk Cartel: By and For Routesetters, As It Should Be

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Hold the Doors Open: Behind the Wrench With Sydney McNair

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Grip Showcase Pittsburgh: New Climbing Holds and Volumes of June 2023

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CWA Summit 2023 – Observations From the Floor

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9 Routesetting Essentials

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Revitalizing Routesetting for the Next Generation – CBJ Podcast with Louie Anderson

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Route Setters: Don’t Miss the Next Setter Summit and CBJ Grip Showcase!

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Setter Summit 2.0 Combines With Grip Showcase In Salt Lake City

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The Rise of Grizzly Holds: From Routesetting and Coaching Together to Selling Holds in an International Market

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of May 2023

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Climbing Industry Gathers In Pittsburgh – 2023 CWA Summit Week A to Z

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Routesetting Models: Preserving the Passion (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 5)

Dave Wetmore

The Drill: A Routesetter’s Best Friend

Jackie Hueftle and Joe Robinson

Sierra McMurry – Routesetting on Common and Uncommon Ground – CBJ Podcast

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of April 2023

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“More Keys to Route Setting;” A Behind-the-Scenes Interview With Jacky Godoffe

John Burgman

Garrett Gregor – Coaching and Routesetting for Future Olympians – CBJ Podcast

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds & Volumes of March 2023

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Don’t Miss Early Bird Pricing for the Indoor Climbing Expo

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The Clinics Honolulu

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Building Sustainable Routesetting Teams—and How Setting Exercises Can Help

Devin Dabney

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of February 2023

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Routesetting for Paraclimbers

Jonathan Littauer

Registration Now Open for the Indoor Climbing Expo

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Ask a Setter: How to Set Harder Than You Climb

Louie Anderson

Updates From the Indoor Climbing Expo

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‘More Keys To Route Setting’ by Jacky Godoffe Now Available

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You’re Stronger if You’re Honest: Behind the Wrench With Abby Wilson

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Sustainability of a Routesetting Career (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 4)

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of November 2022

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Ask a Setter: Tricks for Setting Harder Climbs

Louie Anderson

Apps for Routesetting Management in 2022

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Setter Summit by Vertical Solutions in SLC January 11-14

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The Career Path of a Professional Setter (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 3)

Dave Wetmore

New Climbing Holds & Volumes of October 2022

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2022 Grip List Awards

Jonathan Littauer

New Climbing Holds & Volumes of September 2022

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Macaroni & Cheese to Steak Dinner: Behind the Wrench With Kegan Minock

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Selling Movement: Routesetting Is a Product (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 2)

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of August 2022

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Professional Routesetting: The Truth Behind the Trade (Chapter 1)

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Find and Offer Specialized Expert Help With CBJ’s “Talent for Hire”

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New Climbing Holds & Volumes of July 2022

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Ask a Setter: Competition & League Setting vs. Regular Gym Turnover

Louie Anderson

3 Reasons to Get Excited About the Trango / eGrips Brand Merger

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of June 2022

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Why Circuit-Style Grading Is Good for Business

Devin Dabney

All Ships Will Rise: Behind the Wrench With Nathan Hadley

Holly Yu Tung Chen

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of May 2022: Grip Showcase Edition

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The RIC Scale, and How to Use It in Your Routesetting Work

Devin Dabney

Top Brands Converged for CBJ Grip Showcase at The Front South Main

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of April 2022

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How to Set Better Routes for Children

Jonathan Littauer

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of March 2022

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Ask a Setter: Tricks to Keep Easier Climbs Interesting

Louie Anderson

Storytelling Through Movement: Behind the Wrench with Holly Chen

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of February 2022

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ClimbTime: An App for Climbing Gyms, With a Community-Building Twist

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of January 2022

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Spotlight on the 90s: X-treme

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of December 2021

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The Value of Routesetting Mentorship: Behind the Wrench with BKB’s Matt Ratajczak

John Burgman

Routesetting Today: 5 Trends From This Year’s Setter Showdown With 360

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What is the best way for a beginner to set routes?

Scott Rennak

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of November 2021

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Ask a Setter: Building Community Engagement Through Routesetting

Louie Anderson

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of October 2021

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Bouldering With a Pro Climber Owner in California – Gym of the Week

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Spotlight on the 90s: ROCK’n & JAM’n

John Burgman

2021 Grip List Awards

Jonathan Littauer

Ask a Setter: Tips for Getting Hired

Louie Anderson

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of August 2021

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Former USA Climbing CEO Takes the Helm of EP USA Marketing

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Rockstar Volumes: Where Craving for Climbing Collides with Woodworking

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of July 2021

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Tokyo Olympic Resources for Climbing Industry Insiders

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Ask a Setter: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Louie Anderson

Ask a Setter: Skills to Learn on Day One

Louie Anderson

Letting Go of an Idea: Behind the Wrench with Aaron Davis

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of April 2021

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New “Boutique-Style” Gym Has a Local Focus

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We All Have a Story: Behind the Desk with Lynnette Miller

Jackie Hueftle and Joe Robinson

What’s an Employee? Granite Insurance Weighs In

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New Climbing Holds and Volumes of March 2021

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Ask a Setter: Send Us Your Questions

Scott Rennak

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of February 2021

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The Midwest Psych Is High: Behind the Wrench with Christopher Deal

John Burgman

New Climbing Holds and Volumes of January 2021

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Pride, Relief, Exhaustion: Behind the Wrench with Simon Parton

John Burgman

8 Holiday Gifts for Homewall Owners

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Growth Spurs Innovation: Behind the Desk with John Oungst

John Burgman

The New Climbing Hold Shapes of Summer: CHNR August Wrap

Zachary Joseph

Breaking Boundaries: Behind the Wrench with Camielle Weetly

Jackie Hueftle

Routesetting in a New Era: Behind the Wrench with Eddie Morillas

John Burgman

Gyms in South America Are Adapting Too: Behind the Desk with Fernando Cicconi

John Burgman

Making Route Design a Team Effort: Behind the Wrench with Cody Grodzki

John Burgman

Setting Your Own Way: Behind the Wrench with Tony Agnelli

Jackie Hueftle

Routesetting Should Be Fun—It’s Not Brain Surgery: Behind the Wrench with Alison Krayer

John Burgman

Letting the Routesetting Gods Take Over: Behind the Wrench with Claire Miller

John Burgman

Using Data to Make Connections in Climbing Gyms with Klimbz

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Making Better Gyms: 4 Key Insights on Physical Inclusivity

John Burgman

From Volunteer Routesetter To Gym Manager: Behind the Desk With Matthew Butler-Bugher

John Burgman

First International Routesetter Survey

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2019 Grip List Awards

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Routesetter Education Roundup

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What You Missed At This Year’s CWA Summit

John Burgman

Exhibitor Roundup: 2019 CWA Summit

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Video: Secrets of World Cup Setting

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Video: Setter Showdown – Eugene

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Video: Climbing Designers: J Ho

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Video: Cafe Kraft Route Setting

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2018 Grip List Awards!

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A Profile: Chris Danielson

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The Project: The Hardest Route Set

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The 2017 Grip List Awards

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Vote! Grip List Survey

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SJ: A Setter’s Story

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Shaping an Industry

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3D Hold Printing Gets Real

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ABP Epic Opening Set

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The 2016 Grip List Awards

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Pro Tips for Routesetters

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Stuntwerk and the Moving Riddle

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The 2015 Grip List

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Bouldering Cafe Coming to Halifax

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Work at Height Hot Topic at CWA Event

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Setter Showdown Sweeps Maryland

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Setter Showdown Hits East Coast

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