PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING
Have you wanted to take one of our classes, but the times they’re offered just don’t work with your schedule? Or, maybe you’d prefer to receive more tailored, one-on-one instruction that’s not always possible when learning in a group setting. With private instruction you can schedule any of our classes with the coach you want, at the time you want, and gain individualized guidance and support to help you meet your specific training and climbing goals.
PRICE:
- $85/hr for youth participants
- $100/hr for 1 adult participant
- $150/hr for 2 adult participants
ADULT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Spencer Huffman
Adult Programs Supervisor
As a climbing instructor and guide for over a decade, Spencer has worked with a wide variety of demographics in a multitude of settings, both indoors and outdoors. He is passionate about delivering personalized instruction in a physically and emotionally safe environment. He loves all types of climbing, but particularly enjoys technical faces and long routes in the desert. He also loves riding his longboard and chocolate covered gummy bears.
- AMGA Certified Rock Guide and SPI Provider
- Wilderness First Responder
- Specialties in technical skill development, climbing mentality/mental fortitude, and outdoor rock and alpine climbing
- Book Spencer for Adult Instruction at all ability levels with a focus on Movement, Technical Skills, Outdoor Skills, Adaptive Climbing, and/or Training
Vishal Bobba
Adult Climbing Instructor
From bouldering to big-wall traditional climbing, Vishal has been climbing rock for over 8 years, with a strong affinity for jamming up splitter cracks of any size, from thin finger-tip seams to the wide, weird world of off-widths! In his work, Vishal takes a patient, supportive approach in helping a diverse array of individuals to expand their relationship with climbing through tailored movement or systems-based skill development.
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- Specialty in crack climbing, as well as traditional and aid-focused outdoor skills and systems
- Book Vishal for Adult Instruction at all ability levels for sessions focused on Movement, Technical Skills, Outdoor Skills, or Adaptive Climbing
Pip Lewis
Youth and Adult Climbing Instructor
Pip Lewis has been climbing for 9 years and brings a broad base of experience from across the Mesa Rim community. She works closely with our route setters, youth teams, and in adult instruction. Whether you’re tying in for the first time or chasing your next 5.13+ send, Pip is stoked to support your climbing journey – on top rope, lead, or boulders. Pip focuses on personalized, thoughtful guidance and training to help any climber grow confidence and develop a strong climbing mindset.
YOUTH PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Angelica Lasthaus
Youth Climbing Coach
Angelica brings her years of experience coaching a variety of climbing programs at Mesa Rim to her private instruction lessons. She is an experienced outdoor climber and focuses on multipitch trad. Her favorite is Yosemite! Her passion for outdoor and indoor climbing has helped shape her into the coach she is today. As a coach for the competitive youth teams, she is knowledgeable in helping athletes overcome their fears. Angelica is proficient in both the physical and mental aspects of climbing and enjoys pushing the limits of what one believes they can achieve.
- Wilderness First Responder
- Lead Certified
- Book Angelica for Youth Instruction focused on beginner/ intermediate climbers looking to advance their skills
Blake Coleman
Youth Climbing Coach
Blake brings his hands-on coaching style to our instructor team! As a dedicated boulderer, Blake understands the hard work and passion needed to improve. He takes a holistic approach to coaching, and thinks big picture. As a student of graphic design, Blake brings his creativity both on and off the wall. When he’s not creating digital art, or coaching, you can find Blake surfing or crushing a California burrito.
- Introductory climbing technique and youth belay lesson
- Book Blake youth and adult instruction focused on movement and climbing technique
Peyton Steffek
Youth Climbing Coach
Peyton has been coaching climbers at Mesa Rim since 2022 and has worked with kids across a range of experience, comfort zones, and learning styles. She believes in creating a safe, encouraging, and empowering space for kids to explore their potential—whether that means reaching a goal or simply having fun! She is committed to learning and supporting every athlete in a way that works best for them. Outside of climbing, Peyton loves the ocean, animals, being outside, and reading.
- Specialities in youth belay instruction, on-the-wall movement, and adaptive climbing
- Book Peyton for Youth Instruction focused on Adaptive, Movement, and/or Training at the Beginner and Intermediate levels
Meggie Parlmer
Youth Climbing Coach
Meggie started coaching at Mesa Rim over a year ago as a part of the youth recreational program. They have been climbing since 2019 and greatly value creating an inclusive and comfortable environment for beginners. Meggie understands how intimidating it can be for anyone to start climbing, which informs their approach to coaching beginners. They deeply believe in taking it slow and learning the gym environment, while simultaneously learning beginner movement. Meggie has most of their experience in coaching children, but they are open to teaching beginners of any age! When Meggie is not climbing they are making music at home, or out exploring the beautiful city of San Diego.
- Introductory climbing technique
- Book Meggie for Youth and Adult instruction focused on beginner movement and technique.