JOSH HAYNES

Program Director

josh@planetgranite.com

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

DANNY HARRIS

Belmont Head Setter

about me

Started climbing in 2002. I enjoy bouldering, sport climbing, and the occasional trad route.

Skills

Crimp

Height: 6’2″
APE Index: +2

What’s your favorite climb, problem or area?

Yosemite and Bishop

Setting style in three words

Flow, flow, flow.

MICK PETTS

San Francisco Head Setter

about

Mick has been setting for fourteen years both in England and here in the states. The influence of granite and his home gritstone is apparent in his setting style; his routes are full of technical and balancy moves. He has been a part of the Planet Granite community since 2010, and he is psyched to push the level of creativity of our setters.

Favorite climb, problem or area

Squamish BC

Skills

Dynos, big jumps, flexibility. All things World Cup.

Height: 5’8″
APE Index: 0

Characterize your setting style in three words

Flowy foot driven

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

Cody Hanson

Routesetter

About me

Cody began climbing in Napa, California in 2011 and immediately became addicted to climbing. He soon started climbing outdoors every weekend at local crags and famous Californian climbing destinations. He started route setting in late 2015 and has been loving it ever since.

Skills

Bouldering, particularly steep dynamic climbing.

classes

In addition to routesetting, I work the front desk and teach BRC, Climbing Fundamentals, and Bouldering Fundamentals.

Height: 5’7″
APE Index: +0

What’s your favorite climb, problem, or area?

Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast

Setting style in three words

Your next project.

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