What’s Beta Beavers?
Beta Beavers is the ultimate community for passionate and professional route setters. Our association is committed to enhancing the craft of indoor climbing by empowering setters with resources, training, and a shared network of expertise.
We strive to improve the quality and heterogeneity of route setting across all Switzerland.
We strive to :
1. Network
Facilitate contact between climbing gyms and route setters
2. Profesionalize
Professionalize route setters through workshops and social media
3. Safety
Offer safe, diverse, and professional route setting services to climbing gyms
"Beta" refers to advice or information about how to successfully complete a route or problem. It symbolises the sharing of knowledge, strategies, and techniques among climbers. The concept emphasises collaboration and helping others improve their skills through thoughtful route design.
"Beavers" are known for their hard work and building abilities, making them a fitting mascot. They are resourceful, patient, and precise, which are essential traits for good route setting. The beaver's community-oriented nature symbolizes the collaborative spirit among route setters.
Meaning behind our name
How it all started
Antoine Bourcieu and Guido Camponovo founded the association on the 17th of October 2024. Driven by their experiences abroad, they aim to make the flow of route setter between climbing halls more dynamic.
Beta Beavers is more than just an association; it's a movement that pushes the boundaries of indoor climbing. We believe every climb tells a story and we strive to set routes that challenge, inspire, and unite the climbing community.