What is Natural Running? Natural running is running with biomechanically correct form, consistent with the way you ran as a child. The concept, of course, is not new, but the problem is that most have forgotten how to run naturally or have been trained to run in ways that are at odds with the way Read more…

We are thrilled to announce we will be working with Walltopia for our Portland gym! “Walltopia is extremely excited to be partnering with Planet Granite for their new Portland, OR location,” says Adam Koberna, Walltopia’s US Sales Manager. ”Planet Granite has built some of the best indoor climbing gyms in the country and we are honored Read more…
Jeremy “Twinkle Toes” Spitz. The man needs little introduction, but here’s one for posterity: During his time at PGSF he’s taught at least half of you to stop dragging the talons of those brand new, down-turned shoes across your project on the slab wall. And, somewhere near thirty of your yet-to-be-born children owe him a Read more…
Power Endurance Training coming to PG Belmont!
Improve your climbing, gain confidence in pushing your limits and build strength! This class benefits both route climbers and boulderers. If you find you plateau at a certain height on the wall, or just have lacked the strength to pull through a difficult move, this is the class for you. The long awaited 6-week climbing Read more…
New Yin Class with Diana at PG SF!

New Yin Class with Diana Thursdays 7:15-8:30 pm in the South Studio Starts February 21st! Yin yoga opens up the deep, dense, connective tissues and joints of the body not often reached in an active Yang yoga class. Each class offers a series of poses held for a considerable length Read more…
Friction Series at PG Belmont 2013 was a blast!
If you stayed ’til 9pm, you are likely in this photo – the entire gym held their breath as Mike valiantly fought his way to the end of Open #12! It was palm sweating, mesmerizing and entertaining all at one time! Thanks Mike, for putting on a great show! (Unfortunately, in a heartbreak finish, he Read more…




