When it comes to getting perspective on competitions, Routesetter.com likes to get as many angles as possible. While everybody has an opinion about how a comp should run, one opinion that rarely gets aired is that of the Chief Setter.

The Chief for the recent Mammut Bouldering Championships held August 8th & 9th was Jason Danforth.

Jason is known for his snappy dressing and his distinctive, outspoken thoughts about the future of climbing competitions and how to grow the sport.

Routesetter.com caught up with Jason for a finals round problem by problem break down and his thoughts on setters “sweat equity”.

Here he is in his own uncensored words; giving us a little insight into how the Bouldering Championships are run.

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