Planet Granite News

How Climbing Inspired my Life – guest post by Bryan

Planet Granite — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:38 +0000

On January 2, 2011, I began my life as a climber at Planet Granite San Francisco and since then, I have had a large passion for climbing. It began with climbing three days a week then to four to six days a week, and from there, climbing became an obsession. I wasn’t a prodigy or Read more...

Meet PG Sunnyvale’s Asst Manager Nick!

Planet Granite — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:50:40 +0000

Nick Gerrard is a man of many talents and skills. He is one of the strongest climbers that I know and hands down the best off-the-couch climber I’ve ever seen. No joke. He’ll flash V9s after not having climbed in 3 weeks. In his time as a climber, he has competed against the likes of Read more...

Newton Natural Running TUNE-UP Clinics

Planet Granite — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:25 +0000

Newton Natural Running “tune-up” clinics will be offered in May! These clinics focus will be on natural running techniques, injury prevention, and hill running. Melissa is a Newton Certified Trainer and offered Natural Running Clinics earlier last month at PG Sunnyvale! NNR Clinic I: Includes natural running technique and an individualized session for 5-7 minutes to Read more...

Castle Rock – the Future Great Park & How Climbers Fit In – a presentation by the Sempervirens Fund

Planet Granite — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:45:58 +0000

Join us Earth Day, Monday April 22nd for lively presentation and Q&A with Sempervirens Fund Executive Director Reed Holderman. PG Sunnyvale – 4/22 at 8pm Since being founded in 1900, the Sempervirens Fund is California’s oldest land trust and the only organization exclusively devoted to permanently protecting the coastal redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Read more...

The Merced River Plan and Why YOU Should Care

Planet Granite — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:50:50 +0000

The Access Fund (AF) has just released a position paper on the newest draft of the Merced River Plan (MRP). The paper briefly mentions some of the major actions that the plan proposes, and highlights four specific areas that the Access Fund is urging the Yosemite Planners and National Park Service (NPS) to consider more Read more...

PG Member takes donated shoes to new gym in Nairobi, Kenya

Planet Granite — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:22:37 +0000

Traffic in Nairobi is horrible. Truly. 45 minutes into my (ridiculously expensive) cab ride I was regretting my decision to check out East Africa’s new (and only) climbing gym. Needless to say I was NOT in a good mood when I arrived at Diamond Plaza last month. Looking up at the shopping mall (yes shopping Read more...

Friction Series SF – a photostory by Jassa Campbell and Brian Hedrick

Planet Granite — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:57:42 +0000

Friction Series SF was two weeks ago and while we’re still reeling from the excitement, we are looking forward to Sunnyvale’s finale! Since launching the Friction Series back in 2009 and creating the first Bay Area Onsight Final in 2010 – this comp has grown to be a ton of fun and excitement! Local strong Read more...

New Yoga & Fitness Classes at PG Belmont! (plus some April changes!)

Planet Granite — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:56:44 +0000

New Classes! Effective April 1st, 2013 Planet Granite Belmont will be adding two new lunchtime classes to the schedule. Mat Pilates with Donesa on Wednesday, 12pm-12:45pm. Need a quick lunchtime break; this class is a great core workout. The use of additional equipment such as stability balls, resistance bands and foam rollers are often used Read more...

The Resurrection of Brian Hedrick

Planet Granite — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:30:52 +0000

Fresh on the heels of Mark and Josh’s trip, Brian “Cuz” Hedrick left San Francisco for a week-long bouldering sojourn in Hueco Tanks State Park. Stopping only to bivy in Joshua Tree since time was precious and he was determined to make the most of the short trip. Arriving just in time for the annual Read more...

New shoes! Plus tips for a great fit!

Planet Granite — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:10:10 +0000

All-around shoes typically try to balance Comfort AND Performance – this elusive combination can be hard to find, but each PG gear shop has a new offering to fit the bill. Come in and try them on today! Want to try on a pair from a gym you don’t usually visit? Let us know and Read more...