Route Setting
aka - how climbs are made!
We go to great lengths to make sure our gyms are nice places to hang out but at the end of the day it’s all about climbing, and if you want good climbing, you need good route setting!
What is route setting?
So, you might be new to climbing or maybe you’ve just never really thought about how the grips, or holds, end up on the wall? This is for you! Every week, our route setters are tasked with creating 20-25 brand new boulders at each gym. There’s no instruction booklet, just a blank slate to work with and lots of room to get creative! Our passionate team of in-house setters work together to create user friendly, fun and varied climbs at every level that are challenging in all the right ways.
Who is it for?
We understand all climbers are different. That's why it's so important to us to cater for people of all shapes and sizes. While not every boulder is for every person, we go to great lengths to ensure that there are not only boulders for adults of all heights but a wide variety of climbing styles across our 9 coloured circuits. So whether you're a finger strength demon or a power climbing god we've got something for you to send and something for you to work on!
it’s all about joy
So, by now, you've probably heard that bouldering makes you happy, right?
When it comes to our route setting, that's no coincidence! We try to cram as much JOY as possible into every boulder we set. One of the fundamental concepts behind the route setting at 9 degrees is our goal to help facilitate the improvement and growth of our members and guests as climbers. Our boulders and gym wide colour circuits are lovingly curated in such a way to teach new skills, help you learn the fundamentals, reinforce good technique, build strength and improve your overall performance on the wall.
