SAANO ADVENTURES

If you are a gym climber looking to transition outdoors, Max’s Tier 1 workshop is the gold standard. I’ve been top-roping for over 4 years, went outdoor climbing with friends an few times, and recently got my lead cert, and this class was exactly what I needed to feel confident about self-sufficiency. Max's teaching on the SERENE anchor system and rescue drills is incredibly thorough. He emphasizes situational awareness over rote memorization. It’s a long day, but worth every minute. Highly recommend for anyone serious about learning anchors and rescue skills properly!

Once you learn in one class from Max, you'll be hooked and need more! Working through the tier 2 workshops, I can confidently tell you that each one is incredibly thorough, detailed, and Max shows up every single time with so much passion that it helps everyone in those critical learning moments. Invest in critical skills and safety knowledge to get outside! Also, communication from Max in advance is through and consistent. Weather reminders and a comprehensive list of what to bring and wear. It all makes the experience excellent. Following up after class as well! You truly feel supported in your climbing journey.

Amazing learning and experience with Saano - Thank you MAX. I took the Level 1 Anchor building workshop and came back with lots of tool and learning. They just dont "tick the boxes" type training. They share a wealth of experience and are really interested in advancing your goals. If you want to become a better thinker and safe climber, this is the training company to go with. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

I took the tier one workshop and it was great! I learned so much about anchors. Max was great and made sure we all understood all the concepts. He also shared a lot of material for us to access after. I would 100% reccomend this course if you're interested in climbing outdoors.

I've heard about SAANO from three independent group of people before I actually took the lessons. The first time I got to know Max was through a non-profit that I was in, and the organization contacted Max to train us for anchoring & rappelling, and I instantly loved his teaching style: patient, encouraging, logical, and efficient. With Max's training, we successfully deployed a measurement device in a remote and technical terrain for science purposes. After I finished the training for free (as our non-profit paid for it), I signed up for the Tier 1 and 2 package out-of-pocket with four sessions in total. The price is less than $200 per session for an entire day with the package, and it's super affordable. During the day, Max jumped up and down on the cliff to give us feedback. It was a labor-intense task and Max always kept the vibe high and never showed a sign of fatigue. To be fair, I never took climbing lessons in other places so I can't compare SAANO to others, but sometimes you don't need comparison to know an instructor is truly outstanding when everything is perfect.