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Kasia began her climbing journey in 1996, quickly establishing herself as a formidable competitor in both youth and adult events, nationally and internationally. Her dedication paid off when she secured 4th place in Speed at the Youth World Championships in 2005. Beyond competition, Kasia is an accomplished outdoor climber, having ascended V12 and 5.13c routes. Originally from Chicago, Kasia moved to Chattanooga for college, where she not only completed her degree but also became the owner of Tennessee Boulder Authority (TBA), a well-regarded climbing gym. Her passion for routesetting led her to achieve USAC Level 4 certification and, in 2018,...

Emily Korth’s passion for climbing stems from her love of the outdoors.  While she was a competitive gymnast for many of her formative years, she immediately felt at home within the climbing community while attending Clemson University. Emily graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts with an emphasis in ceramics and photography and currently also works as a freelance artist. Over the years, Emily’s involvement within the climbing community has evolved from competition climbing to becoming a climbing guide in Oregon, as well as routesetting, running clinics and climbing specific training courses.  Nowadays, when she’s not working, Emily spends most...

Originally from Raleigh, NC, Rami began climbing in 2003 and transitioned into route setting in 2007. Rami’s passion for climbing quickly turned him into a “gym rat,” and he has been enamored with climbing holds from an early age. Currently, Rami works for Kilter Grips, contributing to both the studio and warehouse. Rami enjoys hiking and discovering new climbing areas, and in addition to regular gym setting including at the infamous (now defunct) TBA in Chattanooga, Rami has had the opportunity to compete and set routes for numerous USA Climbing events throughout his career. Email: Rami@kiltergrips.com

Originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Helen moved to Colorado in January 2024 to dive into the world of competition climbing and to try being more chill. Currently working part-time at Kilter while enjoying a period of "funemployment," she is deeply appreciative of the climbing community and spaces like the Kilter studio that nurture it. When she's not scaling walls, Helen finds joy in knitting, biking, crafting, hammocking, and eating gummies. She’s always excited to meet new people, so don’t hesitate to say hi if you see her around!  

Originally from Minnesota, Nick began his career as a routesetter at Vertical Endeavors from 2014 to 2018 before moving to Colorado to work with Earth Treks. He later relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he took on the role of Director of Routesetting at Portland Rock Gym. There, he was deeply involved in wall design, large-scale hold planning, and the opening hold order for PRG’s Beaverton location. Alongside his in-house work, Nick has supported other facilities including Big Island Bouldering through gym design consulting, hold ordering, and broader operational guidance. He is active within USAC as a Level 3 routesetter and...