Travis Riegle
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Director of Routesetting with expertise in team leadership, employee training, and work-at-height safety protocols. Skilled in creating thought provoking rock climbs, team management, event planning, and staying up to date in industry safety standards across multiple locations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Routesetting
Latitude Climbing + Fitness
Virginia Beach, Virginia
03.2024 - Current
- Create innovative climbing routes that challenge and engage climbers of all skill levels across 3 locations
- Hired, scheduled, and trained routesetting apprentices and full-time routesetters across all 3 locations to build a skilled team.
- Provide mentorship and training to all Routesetting team members
- Establish and maintain safety protocols for all Routesetting Operations such as Work at Height procedures, Rescues, & Inspections
- Reviewed budgets, coordinated supplies, and managed vendor relationships to optimize routesetting operations.
- Create and plan competitions for both Youth Programs and the community
- Work directly with Operations to ensure a quality and consistent product across all 3 locations
Routesetting Professor
Self-employeed
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and taught workshops on routesetting philosophies to college students
- Developed and taught workshops on routesetting philosophies to local communities of all ages
- Worked hands on with students, teaching them how to create their own rock climbs
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with fellow participants to enhance route diversity and creativity
- Developed and implemented innovative route designs through teamwork and shared expertise, similar to a professional routesetter's day
Head Routesetter/Facility Maintenance Manager
Iron City Boulders
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Hired, scheduled, and trained routesetting apprentices and full-time routesetters to enhance team capabilities
- Developed innovative climbing routes that challenge and engage climbers of all skill levels
- Created and planned competitions for Youth Programs and the community
- Implemented maintenance schedules for all gym equipment, HVAC filters, and bathroom upkeep
- Collaborated with owner on schedules and maintenance for gym equipment and facility to ensure operational efficiency
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Team scheduling
- Competition planning
- Budget management
- Work at height
- Ensuring safety standards
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Petzl Work at Height Level 1
- USA Climbing National Routesetter Level 2
Affiliations
- Ultramarathons- Running and Crewing
- Outdoor Rock Climbing- Guided Trips
Accomplishments
- USA Climbing Youth Divisionals 2026
- Jackalope Climbing Festival 2024
- Jackalope Climbing Festival 2023
- USA Climbing Youth Divisionals 2022
Timeline
Director of Routesetting
Latitude Climbing + Fitness
03.2024 - Current
Routesetting Professor
Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
Head Routesetter/Facility Maintenance Manager
Iron City Boulders
08.2021 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh