Mesa Rim Climbing Center
About
Mesa Rim Climbing Center in Reno offers a comprehensive facility focused on climbing disciplines, with amenities that include extensive climbing walls, a fitness and yoga area, rental gear, belay lessons, and youth programs. The gym is staffed by a team of certified coaches and instructors, including program managers, competitive team coaches, and specialty coaches with credentials in USAC coaching, yoga instruction, and wilderness first response. Members appreciate the diverse route setting, clean and modern environment, and the availability of equipment for complete workouts, including weights, cardio machines, and a sauna.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's clean, modern, and inclusive atmosphere, with many highlighting the diverse climbing routes and excellent yoga classes led by talented instructors like Mitch and Jodie. Common concerns include strict enforcement of belay teaching rules, which some find overly restrictive and revenue-driven, and occasional issues with parking availability and front desk interactions. While most reviews are highly positive, a few note observations of inconsistent safety monitoring and route grading that tends to be on the harder side compared to other gyms.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Zee Carpenter
a year ago
Amazing climbing gym. Extremely clean and inclusive. My brother got me hooked and I'd never go anywhere else. The routes are good on both top roping and bouldering. Have gotten some friends to sign up and they're loving it! 10/10 most definitely recommend!
Jipppy Jippp
3 weeks ago
💙 I think it’s the best gym I’ve ever been to. There is almost everything. I don’t like that I can’t climb the walls without a partner so it is hard for solo members, but they do have mingle nights.. That’s the only downside. Everything else is great they have all the bars and weights for real workouts. They have all the walls you can wish for. They have a sauna, bikes and treadmills. I love how they have a space for people to work/study. Their yoga class is a great addition to help improve your game. The yogi coaches are legit. Mitch and Jodie are very talented yogis where they can cater their classes minutes before it starts based on the students request. Everyone is very friendly where someone shy like me feels comfortable. The other downside is parking, they can get really busy, hopefully they can increase parking space as they grow.
Jonathan Westerdale
2 years ago
We were in town for work, so my friends and I stopped by twice to climb. Both times the attendants were friendly, the gym was very clean, and we had a lot of fun. Just my opinion and not a bad thing, they set on the harder side. Their V3s are V4s or V5s (we only bouldered) that I’ve seen at other gyms. My only feedback is I think they could take safety slightly more seriously or have more attendants corralling; I almost landed on two people (10-13 year olds). I know this is an issue at every gym and we only went twice, just what we observed. Great atmosphere, good climbs, and hope I make it back sometime to use their top rope and lead climbing walls.
matthew weber
10 months ago
Awesome climbing gym! The routes are pretty diverse and the gym is clean and modern. Would have given 5 stars, but thay have some pretty stupid rules about teaching/refreshing beley. Staff claims its for safety, but its definitely so they can make more money with a paid class they offer. I experienced this my first time here a couple months ago, and then again as i was leaving today a saw a staff member reprimanding a guy teaching his partner. It really messes up your whole climbing vibe. So make sure if you are bringing a new climber or need to refresh your partner or buddies beley skills, teach them before you come here. As a 25 year climber who worked at two different climbing gyms, I don't understand how it would a safety concern to teach your partner how to beley. They still have to take the same test regardless if they learned somewhere else or took their class. Side note. The few times i have climbed here. I've observed people climbing with some pretty sketchy beley technique with beley cards. Staff should pay more attention to that then people trying to learn.
Brett Shelton
6 months ago
I was driving through and stopped to get some climbing in. The routes were great but had an awful experience with the front desk guy. We had parked our van out of the way against the back fence and my girlfriend was working remote inside. I heard an announcement that the “van near the trash cans needs moving” I lowered the climber I had on belay and headed toward front desk in my climbing shoes. I told the guy that my girlfriend is sitting inside with the keys but I’ll change shoes and head out. He said “you are not allowed to park there and we need it moved asap.” Unfortunately he said it in a very demeaning way that really took away from a great climbing experience. After moving the van I decided not to go back in based on the bad vibes. To their credit the other person working the front desk when I arrived was awesome and really had his people skills together. Attached is a photo of the parking spot that is clearly not marked “no parking”. I hope you have a better experience and that the front desk guy finds a new job not involving human interactions.
fitness_centerAmenities
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Jackie Pettitt
Program Manager
USAC Level 2 Coach, CPR, First Aid, SafeSport Certified
Coaching for 15 years, specializes in movement and mental toughness training for athletes.
Jon Kennedy
Head Competitive Team Coach
Level 2 USAC Coach, CPR, First Aid, SafeSport certified
Climbing for 12 years, professional route setter for 8 years. Emphasizes movement and strength training.
Jules Townsend
Recreational Head Coach
Aspirant SPI guide, CPR, First Aid, SafeSport certified
Coaching focuses on honoring emotions, working with fear, and weaving play into climbing.
Kimberly Allcock
Yoga + Fitness Supervisor
Yoga Alliance certified, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, CPR, SafeSport certified
Helps athletes with strength, power, fitness, and injury prevention. Creates resistance training programs.
Kat Cuellar
L2 - Climbing Coach
SafeSport certified
Loves sharing knowledge, helping climbers reach goals, and encouraging everyone to be their best.
Derek Field
L1 - Climbing Coach + Instructor
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, Wilderness First Responder
15+ years climbing, 8+ years guiding/instructing. Skilled in traditional climbing and rope systems.
John Henderson
L1 - Climbing Coach
SafeSport certified
Climbing since 1986. Coaching style is cheerleading with positive feedback.
Ben Castanedo
L2 - Climbing Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.
Niko Hight
Specialty Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.
Calind Board
L2 - Climbing Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.
Christopher Mackessy
L2 - Climbing Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.
Adam Ainsworth
L1 - Climbing Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.
Kathleen Clough
Specialty Coach
Experienced instructor helping young athletes reach full potential as climbers.