Route Setter Profiles

Nate Meltzer

     
Hometown:  Methuen, MA

Favorite Climbing style:  Long exposed moderate multipitch trad.  Yes.

Route setting philosophy:  I like problems that are a combination of interesting moves, good movement, and technical footwork.  I also strive for fun problems that folks will want to climb over and over again!  Finally, a major goal is routes that cater to all abilities and experience levels, so that everyone can get the workout they need at ClimbMax.
Fun Fact:  I have a sewing machine called a Brother Wizard.

Ethan Smalley

Hometown: Swannanoa, NC / Alexandria, VA

Favorite type of climbing:  Anything with powerful and core intensive moves.

Route setting philosophy:  Save jumping for the playground and learn how to use your feet.

Fun fact:  In case my current career path doesn't work out, I have a promising backup as a trapeze artist.

Riley West

Hometown:  Philadelphia, PA
Favorite Climbing Style:  Really steep sport climbing.

Route Setting Philosophy:  I like it when climbing is fun and doesn't hurt... so I try to make problems that are fun to climb and don't hurt.  I use a lot of pinches as well, because they don't hurt.

Fun Fact:  My favorite food is pizza.  Pizza is THE BEST.

Rob Rives

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Favorite Climbing Style: Classic NC slabs!

Setting Philosophy: When I set problems, I focus mostly on forcing shifts in body position and weight distribution, with an emphasis on hand crossovers.  Also, I love slopers!

Fun Fact: I used to compete in Dance Dance Revolution tournaments, and was one of the top ten players in NC at my peak.






Anthony DeVito

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Favorite Climbing Style: The sending kind.
Setting Philosophy: Nobody likes to get shut down on the first move. The rest is art.
Fun Fact: Rarely turns down free food.