Planet Granite Belmont

We are SO excited to be able to announce that @planetgranitesunnyvale will be hosting outdoor fitness classes starting next week! Book 'em quick - each class only has 12 spots available and reservations are open 7 days in advance (yes - that means that you can book NOW for next week's classes). Masks and physical distancing are required. Schedule: ... Tuesdays 12pm - F10 Alpine with Pat Wednesdays 6pm - Abs & Core with Melissa Thursday 12pm - Abs & Core with Heather Saturdays 10:30am - F10 Alpine with Aaron With Christmas next week, we won't be having Thursday's Abs & Core class on the 24th but classes on Wednesday and Saturday are a go! https://app.rockgympro.com/b/widget/

We doubt anyone really takes a good bolt for granted; we are all happy to see good hardware outside. But, honestly, most of us probably won't ever experience what it takes to replace a bolt and as Jim Herson puts it, "the energy that goes into putting to put in a bolt...is just backbreaking" If you are interested in being a bolt replacement volunteer, we can likely help put you in touch with someone but since most of us won't be doing that, we can say thank you to the volunte...ers who are putting their back into it by making sure they have all the bolts they could ever need. Donate to help the @asca_bolt_replacement get bolts into the hands of volunteers! Donations are being matched up to $20,000 until the end of the year! Let's see how many bolts we can help replace! https://www.safeclimbing.org/

"Oftentimes that experience [climbing outdoors] relies on a trust in safe, fixed protection". We wish that we could always rely on the hardware outside. That there were no bad bolts or old hardware on their last leg, but the reality is that there is no central organization ensuring that bolts are being replaced well and regularly. Most bolts are placed by non-profit groups and volunteers whenever they can and they need help - Bodies to help do the replacements and also the h...ardware- lots and lots of hardware. And the hardware is expensive. That is where @asca_bolt_replacement comes in - they get that hardware to the volunteers and non-profits who are replacing them (and do some of the replacements themselves). They also keep a pretty exhaustive list of where their bolts are going! The American Safe Climbing Association is looking for our help to get bolts to those doing the work. They have donors who are matching anything up to $20k until the end of December so let's help if we can. Head over to https://www.safeclimbing.org/ to learn more and donate! #americansafeclimbingassociation #badbolts #climbinghardwarereplacement #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #climbingismypassion #coloradoclimbing #utahclimbing #californiaclimbing #safeclimbing #climbingstewardship #planitegranite #climbingvolunteer #givebacktoclimbing

Climbing partners are like potato chips - you can't have just one! Well, you can but it is even better when you have a few. That way, you can climb as often as you like without having to worry about your partner having to work late or bailing. If you know someone who is either getting back into climbing or is just starting and would be a great climbing partner for you, there are plenty of ways they could try out the gym without a long term commitment. https://el-cap.com/you-belong-here/

Well, 2020 has been...a year. And a lot of us are ready for it to be over. BUT, we have an alternative to just writing off the rest of December. There are still 24 days left until 2021 which means you could: - Put 3 more weeks into wrapping up your current goals - Get a 3-week head start on your 2021 goals - Keep your routine and get 3 weeks further than you would have otherwise - Change up your routine and get 3 weeks of new fun in! ... And, if any of these appeal to you, we have a new On Demand library of classes along with our daily live classes so even if you can't make one of the live ones, you still can still take a class. https://info.planetgranite.com/live-stream

Mental Training-On and Off the wall Regional Assistant Director of Programs in the Bay Area, Jesse, gives insight on how to enhance your training on the wall for Peak Performance. He suggests there are three important areas to improve climbing: Breathing - controls mindset, manages stress levels, amplifies physical coordination, and determines your time on the wall.... Body Language - where your eyes are looking, shape of shoulders, alignments in joints, nonverbal cues for hesitation. Self talk - while an abstract concept, motivate yourself to keep going and smile, positively reinforcing your efforts can/will go a long way. When you put all these three tools together, you get the ability to control your intensity level. Once you are able to be in control, you decide when to go from 5% to 100% in effort within a couple of moves when the climb calls for it. Click the link below to read the full blog on these three techniques in more detail from Jesse! https://blog.earthtreksclimbing.com/how-to-mental-training-

Let’s talk Bouldering! One of our recent updates regarding reservations is that you now choose the style of climb you will be training; bouldering or ropes. If you’re bouldering, here’s a look at our updates regarding how you finish boulders in our gym!... If there are any questions comments or feedback, let us know! Have fun climbing!

All of our Bay Area Gyms are Open! We hope you all are having a great reopening day at PG Belmont!! Reservations can be found here: https://planetgranite.com/covid-reopening-information-bay-/... We are also asking everyone to please cancel their reservations if you will not be able to make it. We would love for others to be able to use the facility that have the time available. Share with us your experiences! And keep those questions coming, we want to make sure our community has all the info they need. Happy re-opening (again) day!

Reservations are now officially open! Some things have changed regarding how we are taking reservations at Belmont. So here’s the info:... -You’ll need to choose whether you will be bouldering or rope climbing during your time slot -Come ready to climb, changing rooms are closed. -No guest passes at this time -Your membership will remain frozen at $0 until you make a reservation Our gym hours: Mom-Fri 6 am - 11 pm Saturday 8 am - 8 pm Sunday 8 am - 6 Make your reservation here: https://planetgranite.com/covid-reopening-information-bay-/

PG Belmont Gym Update! It’s been a wait let us tell you. However wait is finally over! With recent updates from our county, we are going to be opening this Friday, September 25! We will begin taking reservations starting tomorrow, Thursday, September 24!... Here’s the stuff: -Open to members and current punch pass holders -Reservations are required -Bring and wear a mask at all times -Practice physical distancing -Liquid Chalk and/or Chalk balls only -Yoga+Fitness classes will remain online -Cardio machines are open -Lockers, changing areas, saunas, showers, drinking fountains - Closed -Yes, restrooms are open. More updates to come! We are excited to have our facility re-open (again)! https://planetgranite.com/covid-reopening-information-bay-/

2020 Craggin Classic ~ Digital Series Sure, the world may be weird, but climbing is still climbing. Tie in with the American Alpine Club and CAMP USA for a special Craggin’ Classic Digital Series this Oct. 19-25! The digital series features interactive pro-taught clinics, panel discussions, workshops, films, and a loaded online gear auction. ... Whether you’re brand new to climbing or have been at it for decades, there’s something for everyone! The best part? Workshops are FREE! To learn more and sign up: https://americanalpineclub.org/craggin-classics *Picture was taken pre COVID*

5 days left until our virtual event! Reservations for our virtual event showing Pretty Strong! A film by @nevernotcollective! The event will highlight Hispanic/latinx youth from the MERO program, watch party, and @feryrodriguez_climbing speaking upon her experiences being a strong athlete! We will also be hosting a raffle to thank those who are able to donate to the MERO program. Supporting students during their transition to online learning.... To sign up for our virtual event, click here: https://app.rockgympro.com/b/widget/ Hope to see you there!

Bring awareness during your practice. In light of everything that is going on, we hope you are safe and healthy. As we continue to wait on local ordinances, we’d like to remind our community, you all still have access to an array of classes on our YouTube Channel. Yoga Instructor Ashley, from PG Santa Clara and PG Sunnyvale, speaks upon awareness of the body during any form of physical practice.This awareness of the body transcends in climbing and basically any other physical...ly activity you do. Practice with Ashly and many more of our amazing fitness and yoga instructors, click here: https://youtu.be/sKWW-FKaytQ If you’d like an interactive virtual-face-to-face practice, our Mind Body platform would be a great fit, click here: https://mindbody.io/loc/earth-treks-planet-granite-movement

Registration is Open! Sign up for our first virtual event now! The link in bio will take you to reserve your spot on September 18th and listen to MERO students stories, watch Pretty Strong and hear @feryrodriguez_climbing speak upon her experiences! (Space is limited)... We hope to see you there! Register here: https://app.rockgympro.com/b/widget/

Virtual Event Alert We are honored to present our first Virtual Event! Join us on September 18th from 5 - 7 pm PST for an evening of Celebration for Hispanics/Latinx in the outdoor community! This virtual event consists of a fundraiser for MERO students, watch party - Pretty Strong and a live Q&A with one of the strong climbers from the film, @feryrodriguez_climbing ! The first Mexican Female climber time send a 5.14a! ... We will be also accepting donations if you have the means, a suggested $10 donation supporting the students of MERO for school supplies as they switch to online learning and care packages to their families. We will be holding a raffle at the end of the event for those who donated. Registration opens this Friday, September 4th! Any question for the amazing Fery Rodriguez!? Add them in the comments below! Stay tuned for more updates!

Black Lives Matter We will not continue to see the cyclical pattern of unjust actions that plagues our nation and stay silent. We will continue to speak up and stand by our core values to further an anti-racist environment.... Welcoming every single human being that walks into our facility. #saytheirnames