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

Learn to Climb is the perfect starting point for new climbers interested in learning all of the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to feel confident navigating all corners of the gym – on and off the walls! This course covers materials found in both our bouldering orientation and belay lesson as well as some basic climbing techniques and route reading skills.

Duration:

• 2hrs

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 in all Bouldering Orientation and Belay Lesson objectives.
• Identify different types of climbing holds and uses.
• Knowledge of essential climbing gear.
• Knowledge of warming up and cooling down. 
• Practice body positioning and movement on various holds and climbing terrain.
• Apply basic route reading and problem-solving skills.

Price:

• Member: $45
• Non-Member: $65 (includes day pass and rental gear)

Ratio:

• 4:1

Schedule:

• Weekly

Intro to Crack Climbing will introduce you to the art of hand jamming, heel-toe camming, and other foundational crack climbing skills. In this introductory course, one of our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of crack climbing in a supportive environment while utilizing the various cracks built into our climbing walls. 

Duration:

• 2.5hrs

Prerequisites:

• Participants must be top rope certified through Mesa Rim.
• 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:

• Recognize the basic tenets of crack climbing including the significance of cracks in both indoor and outdoor settings, where cracks can be found in the gym, and foundational crack climbing terminology.
• Apply basic hand, foot, and body jamming techniques to various-sized cracks in the gym. 
• Discover intuitive climbing techniques that will help ease of movement while crack climbing. 
• Identify how crack climbing gear and tape can aid in crack climbing efficiency and also help to reduce pain.  

Price:

• $65 

Ratio:

• 3:1

Schedule:

• Monthly