Rope Check Fundamentals

Rope Check Fundamentals

GET UP TO SPEED ON HOW TO CHECK YOUR ROPE SO YOU CAN MAKE SURE IT’S IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER OR IF IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN A NEWER MODEL. By Matt Gordon Your rope is one of the most important parts of your climbing experience, whether you’re having a long top rope...

Pro-Am and Grom Cup are This Weekend

Our setters are hard at work getting ready for the Pro Am Finals and Grom Cup this Saturday at the Academy.  Professional climbers in the competition include: Kyra Condie Kai Lightner Michaela Kiersch Nathaniel Coleman Brooke Raboutou Shawn Raboutou Alex Puccio...
Featured Artist: Anna Grace Dunn

Featured Artist: Anna Grace Dunn

Anna, a member at Mesa Rim since January, has held a paint brush since she could talk. “Among my loves for painting and climbing, I love night walks, sailing, camping, dancing, and really any and all kinds of adventure,” she says. “Feel free to stalk me...
Making the Most of Your Time in Tuolomne

Making the Most of Your Time in Tuolomne

Tuolomne Meadows in Yosemite is an ideal location for all things climbing. These tips will help you have a successful trip there (and anywhere else, really). By Connell Ford A place under the California sun and peace of mind, the alpine dome-laden high country of...