Systems and methods for setting an extreme-range anchor within a wellbore

A method of performing a downhole operation within a wellbore, the method comprising:

• lowering an extreme range anchor into the wellbore, wherein the extreme range anchor comprises a tool connecting head;
• actuating a setting tool to force a pull rod in an axial direction to extend a set of footplates in a radial direction, wherein the footplates are configured to securely engage the wellbore with fixators coupled to a radially external face of the footplates;
• lowering a first tool onto the tool connecting head;
• completing a first operation with the first tool;
• retrieving the first tool to a surface of the wellbore;
• lowering a second tool onto the tool connecting head;
• completing a second operation with the second tool at a second location;
• and
• retrieving the second tool to the surface of the wellbore.

A system for securely engaging a wellbore, the system comprising:

• a first arm rotatably connected to a first brace at a first end of the first arm;
• a second arm rotatably connected to a second brace at a first end of the second arm;
• and
• a pull rod rigidly connected to the first brace and slidably connected to the second brace and configured to translate in a longitudinal direction, wherein when the pull rod translates the longitudinal direction, the first arm and the second arm are configured to rotate so that a second end of the first arm and a second end of the second arm protrude in an axial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.