Routesetting with Jackie Hueftle
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 6, 2022
A legend in routesetting, Jackie Hueftle has been route setting only 1 year less than she has climbed... and she's been climbing a really long time! Chief routesetter for over 26 competitions and team routesetter for many many more (including ABS/USA Climbing Junior Nationals, the Spot Bouldering Series, and the Mammut Bouldering Championships) Jackie is also joint owner of award winning 'Kilter Grips' climbing holds.
Here Jackie talks us through all things Routesetting... essential for anyone considering a move into the industry:
Serving as chief routesetter for more than 26 competitions and contributing Geometry Dash to many prestigious national and professional events highlights her trustworthiness, leadership, and influence in shaping modern competitive climbing. Additionally, her role as co-owner of the award-winning Kilter Grips shows her lasting impact beyond competitions, helping define how climbers experience movement and creativity on the wall.