Molly Beard

Molly has been working with USA Climbing since 1996 when it was in it’s infancy as the JCCA (yes, she can tell you all the different names the organization has had and the years they go with!) She has set over 15 National events including 1 as Chief Setter and countless local, regional and divisional competitions. Molly has held the reins as Head Setter for Club Sport Oregon & Stoneworks in Beaverton, Oregon.

She has also been the coach of the Stoneworks Junior Climbing Team since 1996.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • USA Climbing
    USAC Routesetting Committee
    USAC Appeals Committee
    USAC Routesetting Clinic Instructor
  • Routesetter.com
    Contributing Writer
  • ClubSport, Oregon
    Director of Route Setting
  • Stoneworks Climbing Gym, Oregon
    Routesetter, Assistant Manager, Guide, Coach

COMPETITIONS

  • Chief Setter:
    ABS Youth National 2008
    ABS Adult and Youth Regional 2007, 2004
    ABS Youth Regional 2008
    SCS Adult and Youth Regional 2003
    SCS Youth Regional 2007
    Dozens of Local Events from 1996 to Present
  • Routesetter
    UIAA Adult and Youth Continental Championship 2004
    UIAA Youth Continental Championship 2001
    SCS Adult National 2008, 2007, 2004
    SCS Adult and Youth National 2005
    SCS Youth National 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
    ABS Adult National 2003
    ABS Youth National 2007, 2006
    ABS Adult National 2004, 2003
    ABS Adult and Youth Regional 2006, 2005
    SCS Youth Regional 2001, 1999

CLIMBING RESUME

  • Notable climbs:
    Sport: 5.12c “Gold Rush”, TFDC, OR 5.12b “Phone Home” A51, OR
    Trad: 5.10b, “Rock On”, Squamish, B.C. 5.8, Grade 4, “Serpentine Arête” Dragontail Peak, Enchantments, WA
    Bouldering: V6, Leavenworth, WA