Climbing CLASSES
Improve your climbing ability with programs designed to boost technique and confidence on the walls
GYM TOUR
At Mesa Rim, our dedication to providing amazing spaces starts the moment you walk into any one of our gyms. To help you navigate our space and answer any questions you may have about what we do, all new visitors are offered a tour facilitated by one of our Front Desk Team Members. Tours do not need to be scheduled ahead and will take about fifteen minutes.
Duration
- 15 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the climbing experience is accessed and the gym used including the general configuration of our physical space, key features, and basic offerings available.
- Express a reduction in anxiety about what to expect while utilizing our spaces, engaging with our staff, and utilizing our offerings.
- Recall key features of Mesa Rim programming continuum.
- Identify the space’s value as it relates to your own health and wellness practice.
- Recognize yourself as a potential member of the Mesa Rim community!
Price
- Free
Bouldering Orientation
In the Bouldering Orientation, a Mesa Rim instructor will help to familiarize you with the ins and outs of bouldering, ease your anxiety about trying it out on your own, as well as introduce you to some essential techniques to help navigate our bouldering area including how to fall properly. Orientations do not need to be scheduled ahead and will take about fifteen minutes.
Duration
- 15 minutes
Prerequisites
- All participants must be at least 14 years of age or accompanied by an adult.
- Reservations can be made online, please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of the orientation (recommended).
- Drop-ins are welcome (only if spots are available).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between rope climbing and bouldering.
- Demonstrate proper falling techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
- Develop awareness of fall zones when resting in or walking through bouldering areas.
- Interpret bouldering grades and placards.
- Recognize appropriate ways to support other climbers including sharing beta.
- Model proper bouldering area etiquette when climbing independently.
Price
- Free with membership, punch card, or day pass purchase.
Intro to Climbing
BELAY LESSON
Belaying is a fundamental rope work skill that is required to belay independently at Mesa Rim. In the Belay Lesson, you will learn the fundamentals of belaying including how to belay, catch falls, lower a climber, and also how to tie into the rope as the climber.
Duration:
- 1hrs
Prerequisites:
- All participants must be at least 14 years of age.
- Reservations can be made online (recommended).
- Drop-ins are welcome (only if spots are available).
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to gear up.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate competency as a belayer in top rope belay scenarios using an Assisted Braking Device (“ABD”). Included in this competency is taking in rope slack using the PLUS method, catching an unannounced fall, and lowering the climber back to the ground.
- Demonstrate competency as a climber in top rope belay scenarios. Included in this competency is tying a figure-eight follow-through knot and visually inspecting for correctness.
- Identify key components of the harness to ensure correct use and proper fit.
- Perform pre-climbing safety checks as both the belayer and climber.
- Exhibit correct and efficient use of climbing commands.
- Interpret rope climbing placards and grades.
- Model proper rope climbing etiquette while climbing independently.
Price:
- Member: Free
- Non-Member: $12
Ratio:
- 4:1
Schedule:
- Daily
LEAD 101
In this course, participants will learn the basics of lead climbing. Fundamental skills such as clipping stances and lead belaying will be covered. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding and avoiding risks associated with lead climbing. This class is designed to give you the tools to pass the Lead Test at Mesa Rim and lead safely at any indoor climbing facility.
While there is substantial overlap between leading indoors and outdoors, this class is specifically catered to our indoor facility.
PREREQUISITES:
– Must be able to climb a 5.10a top rope – without hanging
– Top-Rope Belay Certified at Mesa Rim
– At least 3 months of climbing experience recommended
Pricing:
Member: $65
Non-Member: $80
LEAD 102
Get on the sharp end with this sequel to our popular Lead Climbing 101. Learn the effects of a dynamic belay and “soft catch” on steep to overhanging terrain. Experience lead climbing and belaying without a backup top rope and under the careful supervision of our experienced instructors. Participants will have the opportunity to practice taking and catching real falls during this hands-on course.
PREREQUISITES:
– Have taken Lead 101
– Must be able to climb a 5.10a top rope – without hanging
– Top-Rope Belay Certified at Mesa Rim
– At least 3 months of climbing experience recommended
Pricing:
Member: $50
Non-Member: $65
Call (760) 593-1020 for day-of booking!
Basics of Movement
This 4-week class is designed to teach climbers the basics of climbing-specific movement. With the support of our experienced coaches, participants will develop a foundational understanding of climbing basics in an environment designed to support their growth. Join us for four weeks of coaching, tailored to the needs of beginner to intermediate climbers.
Duration
- 6 Hours (four 1.5-hr classes)
Prerequisites
- This series is suitable for climbers of all levels, but some prior climbing experience is recommended to fully benefit from each session.
- Recommended class(es) to take prior: Bouldering Orientation and/or Learn to Climb
- All participants must be at least 14 years of age.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate effective warming up and cooling down routines.
- Utilize foundational principles of balance, body positioning, and weight shifting.
- Apply the basic footwork techniques of edging and smearing.
- Perform the fundamentals of dynamic movement with confidence and control.
- Decipher tricky route sequences using problem-solving strategies.
- Explore different climbing styles and wall angles with confidence.
- Analyze strategies used by other climbers of similar abilities.
Price
- $125
Ratio
- 8:1
Schedule
- Monthly