Part-Time Boulder Forerunner & Feedback Tester

Climbing Business Journal; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Climbing Business Journal in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a part-time forerunner to join the routesetting team. You will test and finalize boulder skeletons by climbing them, repeatedly evaluating difficulty, functionality, equity, and potential risk.

The position requires clear, in-depth feedback on proposed edits and is limited to three hours per shift, with availability on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Minimum 2 years climbing experience and ability to reach V7+ are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of climbing experience.
• Ability to climb and forerun V7+.
• Capable of moderate physical activities up to 50 pounds.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn about sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist routesetting by testing and finalizing boulder skeletons through climbing to assess difficulty, functionality, equity, and risk.
• Articulate in-depth feedback for suggested edits to improve the climbing product.

Skills

Climbing experience

V7+ forerun

Team player

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Feedback articulation

Sustainability awareness

Job description

Climbing Business Journal in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a part-time forerunner to join the routesetting team. You will test and finalize boulder skeletons by climbing them, repeatedly evaluating difficulty, functionality, equity, and potential risk.

The position requires clear, in-depth feedback on proposed edits and is limited to three hours per shift, with availability on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Minimum 2 years climbing experience and ability to reach V7+ are essential.