The ABS 11 National Championships was held this past weekend at Sportrock in Alexandria, Virgina. The setters faught through snow blizzards and long days to set what became arguably the best bouldering comp USAC has ever put on.

The Open setters did a great job putting on another spectacular show for the pro-climbers and the spectators.  They set a varied style of problems that ranged from super-slab to super-thug with some drama thrown in for fun.

The Youth setters worked hard all week to set problems that tested the every category.  Again they pushed the supposed  limits of what these young climbers can accomplish, from “rose jumps” for the D’s and slab-tech for the Jr’s.

The setting crew wants to thank Sportrock for hosting such a great event and all the sponsors and volunteers that make it all possible.

Announcing the ABS 11 National Setting Crew!

Open Setters
Chief: Scot Mechler, PA

Assistants:
Jamie Emerson, CO
Chris Danielson, CO
Kyle McCabe, NH
Jeremy Hardin, VA

Youth Setters
Chief: Mike Helt, OR

Assistants:
Luke Bertelson, AZ
John Muse, TX
Kyle McFarland, UT
Intern:
Scot Leeper, OR

The ABS 11 National Championships is being held February 12th - 14th at Sportrock climbing gym in Alexandria, Virgina.

Youth Chief Setter Mike Helt is looking for 3 assistants, 1 apprentice and 1 intern to fill out his setting crew for the event.  All applicants must be able to work a minimum of V6 with a higher priority to those setters that can work V8 - V10.

Not just thugs should apply though. The Chief needs setters with on-sight and youth setting experience as well as the ability to work like a dog for seven days straight.  To find the full details and requirements go to the Certification page.  To find the applications visit the Comps page.