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Master the Art of Route Setting

byManikandan KumarWorkshops at Malleshwaram, BengaluruStarts from₹3,800 per participantView full gallery

Stop just climbing the problems and start building them. Learn the physics, flow, and technical skills behind designing your own boulder problems in our hands-on workshops.

This is your view from behind the drill. In our course, you don't just watch, you get to create. I'll guide you through the process of setting your own boulder problem, from choosing the holds to drilling them onto the wall.

The best part of setting is seeing people enjoy the routes. Here you can see our last course participants testing their creations, cheering each other on, and celebrating a job well done. We build setters and friendships.

We believe in learning with the right gear. You'll get to use professional route setting equipment, including quality drills and a diverse collection of holds from top brands, to bring your ideas to life.

Imagine a blank wall, and then this. We teach you how to transform an empty space into a playground of movement and challenges, like these fresh routes set for a dynamic climbing session.

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When you step onto the mat with a drill in hand, your relationship with the wall changes. You stop just looking for the next hold and start understanding the physics, friction, and flow behind a great problem. This isn't just about reading a route, it is about creating one that challenges others exactly how you intended, whether you are setting for a total newbie or a pro.

Taught by 5-time world medalist. — Approved by the tribe
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Manikandan Kumar

Workshops at Malleshwaram, BengaluruStarts from ₹3,800 per participant

Hi, I am Mani. I have spent years competing on the world stage, and the best part of that journey has been the route setting. I started this to show you that a blank wall is just a canvas for your ideas. Come build something with us.

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