WOMEN'S
CLIMBING
SYMPOSIUM
 intro to ROUTE SETTING

Learn the art of route setting in this fun and hands-on workshop. Hosted by national route setter Zoë Wood, you will be in safe hands. 

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Zoë Wood is a professional route setter who grew up climbing in North Wales, taught by her mother, Libby, an International Mountain Guide and Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor. Her love for climbing deepened while working at the local climbing wall, where she discovered route setting — a profession she considers the "best job in the world." Captivated by the process of creating movement on the wall, Zoë immersed herself in learning every aspect of the craft. Today, Zoë works full-time as a route setter, traveling across the UK and abroad to set for both competitions and commercial climbing walls. This year she became the first British female route setter to set for both the senior and junior boulder and lead National Championship events, as well as for the US National Lead Championships. As a woman in what has historically been a male-dominated industry, Zoë is passionate about making route setting more accessible to women. She is excited to see the growing diversity within the field and remains committed to advocating for inclusivity. With her expertise and dedication, Zoë continues to be a key influence in the climbing community.