Jonathan Brandt

Jonathan has been climbing and working in climbing gyms for nearly 20 years. He is one of the few USA Climbing Level 5 certified routesetters. In addition to having set for many Climbing World Cups and international competitions,  he has also routeset for and chiefed over a dozen National Championships events.

While he loves routesetting for the world's best climbers, his true passion lies in creating incredible climbing gym experiences for both new and experienced climbers. He is driven by innovation and creative movements and spaces as well as creating the best in-gym experience found anywhere - these are his motivations in opening Shift.

When not in the gym, you can find Jonathan traveling the globe - seeking out the worlds top climbing experiences. His tick list of favorites includes the iconic 60m sport climb, Tom et Je Ris in Verdon Gorge, France; Arctic Grayling and Wall of Late Evening Light - two of his big wall first ascents in Canada's NW territories, and the red bouldering circuit in Isatis sector of Fontainebleau, France.