Route Setting Courses
Bangalore Boulder
I teach you how to set real bouldering routes from scratch using pro tools and modern holds, so you learn by actually building and testing problems yourself.
Pricing Guide
1-Day Setting Fundamentals Clinic
Workshop Structure
- Duration: Single day session lasting approx. 4 to 5 hours.
- Drill Safety: Crash course on handling impact drivers, specifically covering torque settings, bit types, and screw alignment.
- Hold Theory: Education on hold anatomy including the distinction between crimps, slopers, jugs, and pockets.
Practical Experience
- Setting Output: Guidance to set 1 or 2 distinct boulder problems on a specific wall section.
- Peer Review: Group testing session where peers climb your route to provide feedback on reach and flow.
- Inventory Access: Access to a curated selection of standard resin holds for the session.
Additional Perks
- Gym Access: Full day climbing pass included for use before or after the clinic.
- Facilities: RO water refills provided on site.
3-Day Advanced Route Setting Intensive
Core Training
- Duration: 3 full days of instruction (6 to 8 hours daily) led by World Champion Manikandan Kumar.
- Full Lifecycle: Covers everything from stripping old walls and pressure washing holds to aesthetic placement.
- Advanced Physics: Deep dive into vectors, friction management, and creating forced movement 'flow'.
- Forerunning: Validating grades (V-scale) by repeatedly climbing and tweaking routes to adjust difficulty.
Professional Equipment
- Power Tools: Individual access to professional Makita impact drivers.
- Premium Inventory: Exclusive use of imported competition-grade inventory including Cheeta and Flathold fiberglass macros.
- Hardware: Unlimited supply of M10 bolts, screws, T-nuts, and marking tape.
Operational Skills
- Manual Labor: Instruction on heavy lifting techniques for large fiberglass volumes.
- Safety Protocols: Ladder safety training and drop zone management.
- Career Building: Direct networking with the core setting team.
About Route Setting Courses
Why I Set Routes
Life mein problems toh milte hi rehte hain, but on the wall, I get to create them. I’ve always been fascinated by boulder problems, not just climbing them, but actually building them from scratch. For me, route setting is half science, half art - and honestly, sometimes just plain jugaad (creative problem-solving). This course is about letting you experience that.
What You'll Actually Do
- Learn the real basics of what makes a route fun and tricky, not just bolting holds anywhere.
- Dive into modern bouldering course methods - think dynamic moves, wild coordination, big volumes.
- Try your hand at the creative process. You get to set that one problem you always wanted to try.
- Use pro-level tools (yep, drills and all), and mess around with fancy holds from brands like Cheeta and Flathold.
- Figure out how to make routes work for total newbies and hardcore climbers both - grading is trickier than it looks.
Who This Course is For
If you love climbing, or you’re just super curious about what goes on behind the scenes at your gym, this is for you. No need to be a pro. Just bring your passion (and, honestly, a bit of patience).
Why Bother?
I want more people in India to know what route setting really is. Kuch log toh abhi bhi sochte hain ki holds bas chhipka diye (some people still think holds are just randomly stuck on). I’m here to change that, one new setter at a time.
Meet your Expert
Manikandan Kumar
19 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, Mani here. Climbing’s been a wild ride – highs, lows, all of it. Winning medals for India, like that first silver in LA, still gives me goosebumps. I’m the only Indian with five world championship medals in para climbing, and trust me, it’s not always smooth. But every comp, every win, every fall – it’s all part of the hustle. Still hungry for the next challenge, always.
My Work
What We Offer - Bouldering sessions for all, modern bouldering routes, route setting courses, coaching for kids and adults, plus Boulder Jams Bangalore.
Open to Everyone - Doesn’t matter if you’re a total newbie or a pro – you’ll find your crew here. Strong women, little champs, weekend warriors, all welcome.
Routes With a Twist - We set routes that’ll make you think, sweat, maybe curse a little. Brutal, fun, tricky – come try a Dyno climbing session or classic problem.
Events & Community - Love hosting Boulder Jams, community climbing events, and epic competitions. Always a good vibe when we all climb together.
Timings - Weekdays: 7am-10am, 4pm-9pm. Weekends: 8am-1pm, 4pm-9pm. Mondays? Closed, we rest too.
