Route Setting

Climbing holds were once shaped to mimic holds in nature. Now they shape our choice of movement outside.

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The balancing act of choosing home wall holds, according to one rain-soaked Oregon climber.

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The documentary follows route setter Tobi Diedler on a trip to Singapore, where he had the privilege of setting the biggest IFSC-listed bouldering competition in Southeast Asia "SMU GRAVIVAL." It explores the life and work of a route setter in general, but also the arguably absurd scenario of someone being flown around the globe to mount wooden boxes and plastic holds on manmade walls.

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Recent events indicate a longing for a bygone era, but that is not necessarily a bad thing

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