An anchoring guidewire and methods for use, where the anchoring guidewire comprises: (a) an outer core, (b) an anchoring basket, (c) a steerable tip, and (d) an actuator core. The outer core, the anchoring basket and the steerable tip are axially aligned with one another. Further, the actuator core may be movably disposed within both the outer core and the anchoring basket and may be coupled to the steerable tip.
