Route Setting
With over 50 years of combined experience, our setting team aims to provide the Spire community with a diversity of styles, movement, grades, and holds. New routes and boulders are set 3 days a week, so there is always fresh plastic to send. We aim to provide everyone with a complete climbing experience, so if there is something you would like to see more or less of, scroll down and leave us constructive feedback!
Our Setters
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Nick W. "Dad"
Head Route Setter, Setting Since 2008
Height: 5'8" Ape Index: +2" Climbing Since 1999
If it wasn't the whiskey, then it sure was that sweet southern sandstone that made this wayward Kentuckian fall in love with rock climbing. For 20 years, rock climbing has been a significant part of my life whether it's climbing outside or grabbing plastic. Eventually, I learned that I could put that plastic wherever my heart desired, and thus began my journey as a setter. I lucked out in finding Bozeman around 10 years ago and have been happy to call this place home ever since. I've learned so much through becoming part of the Montana climbing community; it has even influenced the way I set. I enjoy setting athletic, dynamic, and intricate movement. While I love climbing on steep walls, I also have a deep respect for the less than vertical.
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Erik C. "EC"
Setting Since 2003
Height: 6'0" Ape Index: 0" Climbing Since 2002
I grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and learned to climb while attending MSU. I enjoy all disciplines of rock climbing and have a passion for developing hidden gems all over the USA. When not climbing on rock, I enjoy skiing, playing golf, and authoring guidebooks.
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Zac V. "Zac"
Setting Since 2021
Height: 6'2" Ape Index: +1" Climbing Since 1996
I grew up outside of Washington D.C. and began climbing at Carderock as a teen. After high school I moved to Boulder where my passion for bouldering took off. In 2012 I moved to Bozeman, which coincided with a break from climbing for a few years. My favorite discipline is still bouldering. Outside of climbing I enjoy spending time with my partner, family and cat.
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Tim G.
Setting since 2022
Born in Portland, OR, Tim started climbing in 2015 in high school. Tim moved to Bozeman 2018 for college, and quickly fell in love with the climbing around here, especially in Gallatin Canyon. Tim loves all types of climbing, but he gets most stoked on big wall climbing, multi-pitch climbing, and sport climbing.
When not climbing, you can find Tim playing the piano, cooking, mountain biking, or skiing.
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Danton "DTron 3030" T.
Setting Since 2022
Danton has yet to supply a bio, but we think he enjoys rock climbing? Danton?
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Maddie L.
Bio coming soon!
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Travis H.
Bio coming soon!
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Kenna M.
Bio coming soon!
