CLIMBING CLASSES
Planet Granite offers a variety of climbing classes for everyone from the brand new climber to the experienced ones looking to better their technique. If you are new to climbing, please visit our Getting Started page.
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, we offer a Parent/Child Belay lesson. Price includes a harness for one child and one adult. 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 children are $13.
If there are children under the age of 18, please call ahead of time regarding waiver information.
Classes are normally 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 includes harness and shoe rentals for class nights and access to the gym for one month.
Prerequisites: must be belay certified, best for those climbing 5.9.
Climbing 101 is a great way for climbers to break into the 5.10 range. This 4-week course starts with the climbing basics, and gradually moves onto more advanced techniques includeing footwork and body positioning. Class includes 4 lessons and access to Planet Granite for 4 weeks.
Cost $110 for members, $150 for non-members
Climbing 201
Prerequisites: must be belay certified and participants must be comfortable climbing 5.10c/d 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.
Cost: $110 for members, $150 for non-members.
Lead ClassPrerequisites: must be belay certified & climbing solid 5.10a
This class will teach you all of the skills you need to lead and lead belay 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.
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 locks to hand jams. Please call for reservations.
Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.
This class is offered based on demand. Please call and add your name to the class wait list.
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 set up a safe top rope anchor, or inspect your partner's 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 placement and rappelling as well as spend time practicing what you have learned.
Cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members for each class separately.
If you sign up for the classes together: $110 for members, $150 for non-members.