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Learn Boulder Route Setting in Bengaluru

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

Route setting is where the climber becomes the creator. Whether you are curious about the process or want to master dynamic movements, I will show you how to turn blank walls into challenging boulder problems.

This is the satisfying result of a route setter's work. We teach you how to visualize and create complete routes, considering flow, difficulty, and aesthetics to build problems that are both challenging and fun to climb.

The creative process involves more than just placing holds. We dive into modern setting techniques, using a mix of colorful holds from brands like Cheeta and Flathold to design routes that test balance, power, and coordination.

About From Blank Walls to Boulder Problems

It is not just about screwing plastic onto a wall. Real route setting is a mix of heavy lifting, drill safety, and understanding physics. We start with the absolute basics, like handling impact drivers and understanding hold anatomy, before moving into creating flow and specific movements that challenge every climber, from total beginners to competition-level athletes.

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

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

Hey, I am Mani. Climbing has been a wild ride, and I am still hungry for the next challenge. I started this to share the passion that took me to world championships, and now I want to teach you how to see the wall the way I do. Let us get you creating.

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