Learn to Climb
As a new climber, you may be unsure of where to start your climbing journey. In Learn to Climb, a foundational course, you will have the opportunity to explore bouldering while gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to feel confident navigating all corners of the gym. Taught by one of our expert instructors, you will learn basic climbing techniques including how to fall in our bouldering area, proper gym etiquette, route reading skills, and more!
Bouldering takes place on our shorter walls where instead of ropes hanging from the top you’ll see thicker pads surrounding their bases. In bouldering, because there are no ropes involved, all falls are “ground falls.” In order to minimize risk, most climbing gyms—Mesa Rim included—have special pads in their bouldering areas for climbers to comfortably fall on.
- Demonstrate competency in all Bouldering Orientation Objectives.
- Identify different types of climbing holds and uses.
- Understanding of essential climbing gear.
- Understanding 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.
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