RECENTLY SET
Below are the most recently updated settings.
ROUTESETTERS
JOSH HAYNES
Program Director
about me
I’ve been climbing for 12 years, and setting for 11 years. I lived in an old ambulance for several years, traveling all over the US, Canada, and Mexico.
I am also a ginger… #gingerpower
Skills
I love the STEEPS! The steeper the climb, the higher the psych.
Height: 5’10
APE Index: negative 1/2″
My Favorite climb, problem or area
I basically lived in Hueco Tanks for years, and will always feel at home there. It definitely has a special place in my heart. I also love Font. It is one of the most magical places I have ever been.
My setting style in three words
Flow, Sustained, Gingerific
Walker Emerson
Sunnyvale Head Setter
Skills
Blocky compression and long routes.
Height: 6’1″
APE Index: +2
My Favorite climb, problem or area
El Cap
Walker Emerson’s background is in the arts. Route setting is a fine art; the wall a large canvas and the holds paint. Walker is well-versed in all styles of climbing from boulders to big walls, after 10 years of a die-hard climbing lifestyle his list of accomplishments is long. Walker also writes for the Planet Granite website. Check out his monthly contributions to the PG blog. On weekends you can find him clipping bolts at Jailhouse or placing gear in Yosemite.
My setting style in three words
Big holds/moves
ADRIEL
Routesetter
about me
Climbing almost 10 years. Route setting for eight. I have enjoyed what climbing has added to my life.
skills
Being able to set fear aside and focus on movement when I need to. Compression.
classes
Lead 1,2 and 3. Private Lessons
height: 6’2
APE Index: +3
My Favorite climb, problem or area
The Bowling Pin Boulder
My setting style in three words
open handed goodness
John
Routesetter, Staff/Instructor, Coach
About me
John has always followed his bliss and loves how climbing helps him “get his sparkle on” in the same way as meditation. He has a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition, a teacher training cert. in Qigong, and is excited to see how all of his various passions come together to form the masterpiece of his life.
Skills
Power climbing! He really shines on the overhangs and if there’s pinches involved, he’s in Paradise.
Height: 6’0″
APE Index: 6’2″
Your setting style in three words
Challenging, Varied, Fun
ANTONIO
Front Desk and Instructor
about me
If you don’t see me at the gym, you can find me fishing the California delta, surfing the cleanest waves around or studying at the College of San Mateo. Since working at Planet Granite I have found a new love for climbing, indoors and outdoors, and helping others develop their own skills and passion for climbing.
I started climbing back in 2005. I love it because it gives me a reason to be happy and alive. And I want to share it to others through setting and coaching.
classes
Lead Class and Belay Lesson
Skills
If efficiency is a skill, that might be it. Strengths in climbing: compression and maybe shoulder-intensive type of climbing.
Height: 5’8″
APE Index: +4
My Favorite climb, problem or area
My favorite place to climb is Bishop,CA.
My setting style in three words
Flow and Tension
Gavin
Routesetter
about me
Introduced to climbing via his older brother, Gavin quickly became enveloped in the community. Hailing from the unique sandstone enclave of Castle Rock State Park, every facet of the climbing experience has now become a passion. These passions continue to develop and grow, bringing him to new places and familiar ones as well.
skills
Squeezing!
Height: 6′
APE Index: even
My Favorite climb, problem or area
There are too many to compile a list. However, with a trip to Fontainebleau next year, this could change.
My setting style in three words
Powerful, Tensional, Interesting
Sasha Schwartz
Routesetter
about me
I have been setting for just over six years. In the day-to-day scheme, the idea for me is to use setting as a way to teach movement skills and the basics of climbing. It is a great creative outlet, and another way in which I like to engage our climbing community. Also Head coach of the PG Belmont Youth Climbing Team.
skills
Sequencing, compression, and technical climbs.
height: 6′
My Favorite climb, problem or area
Smith Rock for sport climbing, and the Tahoe area for bouldering.
My setting style in three words
Flowy, technical, powerful