Mass Posting - Forerunner
$31,200–$45,760 year
On-site · Boston, Massachusetts, United States or Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
The Forerunner collaborates with the Head Route Setter to test and critique newly set routes and boulders, evaluating quality, flow, and safety to ensure a well-balanced climbing experience. Responsibilities include routing and boulder testing, providing detailed feedback on difficulty, quality, and risk, communicating observations to the Head Setter, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. Requires a flexible schedule with morning/afternoon availability, 3+ years of climbing experience, ability to climb grades around V7–V12, a professional and detail-oriented approach, and comfort with heights (14 ft boulders, 40+ ft ropes).
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years climbing experience
- Ability to climb assigned grades (generally V7–V12)
- Flexible schedule with some morning and afternoon availability
- Friendly, professional, and detail-oriented demeanor
- Comfortable at heights (14 ft boulders, 40+ ft ropes)
- Experience with testing and providing feedback on routes and boulders
- Ability to communicate observations to the Head Setter
- Adherence to safety protocols of the setting team
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