Belay Lessons

Prerequisites: must be 14 years or older

The belay lesson teaches you to manage the safety rope (called belaying). We offer belay lessons every day except Wednesdays. A beginner belay lesson includes gear rental (shoes and harness) and one day pass. At the end of class, students will receive a temporary belay card so they can continue to climb and belay for the rest of the day! To earn a permanent belay card, each person will need to come back on a separate day and take our belay test (no reservation necessary--however, during busy hours, there might be a wait to take the test).

Reservations are strongly recommended as our classes do fill up. We only allow 4 students per class so the instructor can devote personal attention to each student.

For parents who are interested in learning to belay for their child, they can take our belay lesson as a pair. Cost includes harnesses for both. Each adult must bring at least one child with them for the class, since the parent will need a "climber" to work with as they learn. Additional chidren are $13.
If there are children under the age of 18, please call ahead of time regarding waiver information.

Classes are normally 45 minutes to an hour long and are offered at the following times:
Mon - Fri (except Wed) 6:30pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
Sunday 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm & 3:30pm
Please call for reservations.

Cost: $34

Beginner Rock Climbing Course (BRC):
An in-depth introduction to gym climbing

The Beginner Rock Climbing Course (BRC) is a very popular 4-week introductory course to rock climbing. It consists of 4 lessons; the first lesson shows you how to belay and basic safety techniques. In the weeks afterward, you will learn efficient climbing techniques, bouldering, climbing terminology and more.

The BRC also includes membership to our Belmont and Sunnyvale gyms for the duration of the 4 week course. Plus, we will waive your initiation fee if you choose to join Planet Granite at the end of the course. The BRC starts every Wednesday evening at 7 pm.  Please call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $129

Climbing 101 & Women’s 101

Prerequisite: must be belay certified

Climbing 101 is a great way for beginning climbers to move to the next level. This 4-week course starts with the climbing basics, and gradually moves onto more advanced techniques. Includes 4 lessons and unlimited use of Planet Granite for 4 weeks.

Cost: $110 for members, $150 for non-members.

Please call us or check our calendar page to find out when the next 101 class is being offered.

Climbing 201

Prerequisite: Participants must be belay certified and comfortable climbing solid 5.9 routes.

This 4-week intensive climbing class will focus on advanced climbing technique, strength and endurance training, route finding skills and individual goal setting. Includes 4 lessons and unlimited use of PG for four weeks.

Please check our calendar page to find out when the next 201 class is happening. Please call for reservations.

Cost: $110 for members, $150 for non-members.

Lead Class

Prerequisites: must be belay certified & climbing solid 5.9’s

This class will teach you all of the skills you need to lead in the gym. Check the calendar for dates and times. This is a two-day class, 3 hours each.
 

Cost $85 for members, $100 for non-members.

Please check our calendar page to find out when the next lead class is being offered. Please call to reserve your spot.

Crack Clinic

Prerequisites: must be belay certified & climbing solid 5.9’s

This class will teach you all of the skills you need to climb cracks - from finger jams to elbow locks. Please call for reservations.

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

Please check our calendar page to find out when the next crack climbing class is being offered. Please call to reserve your spot.

Anchor & Rappel Clinic

Prerequisites: must be belay certified & climbing solid 5.9’s. Lead belay certified recommended.

Are you planning on climbing outside this season? Do you know how to inspect your partner's top rope anchor? Do you know how to rappel safely, and how to back yourself up? Climbing can be dangerous. Stack the odds in your favor - learn from a professional.

Two separate clinics that can be taken together or separately will cover the basics of setting up top rope anchors and rappelling. We will discuss the theories behind anchor construction and rappelling as well as spend time practicing what you have learned.

Cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members for each class separately or $100 for members and $110 for non-members if taken together.