Gregor discovered bouldering while looking for a job during his studies. He found an ad from his current employer seeking help to build a bouldering gym and joined the team, helping to construct the walls and becoming familiar with the sport. Initially, he only had experience with rope climbing from school trips. After a few years of setting routes, he is now the head routesetter at Blockwerk Mainz, one of Germany’s first bouldering gyms.
His passion for shaping holds developed from his daily work with them. Gregor aims to create holds that embody his vision of an ideal boulder problem, focusing on aesthetics, ergonomics, and functionality. He dislikes holds that can be used in any way and prefers those that encourage specific movements. Inspired by calligraphic lettering, Gregor's designs reflect a dynamic and distinctive style.
Outside of shaping, he spends most of his time at the gym and tries to climb on real rock during vacations.
