Welcome to Planet Granite San Francisco
Located in the heart of the Presidio by the Golden Gate Bridge, PG San Francisco boasts not just amazing climbing and bouldering terrain, but fantastic views across Crissy Field. With 25,000 square feet of climbing, a full fitness and cardio area, two yoga studios and top out boldering, PG San Francisco combines the best of climbing, yoga and fitness.
Square feet of climbing space
Top rope and lead routes,
reaching as high as 45 feet
Problems, with a 36-foot ramp
OUR STORY
PHOTO GALLERY
MEET OUR STAFF
Joey
Director
Pronouns
He/Him
About Me
Hey, I’m Joey, and I’m the new Gym Director for San Francisco. I just recently moved here from Amarillo, TX and am really excited to be back in a city that has great food! I fell in love with climbing way back in 2008 when I worked a season at Rocky Mountain National Park and never looked back. I realized that I wanted to continue a career in this industry when I helped open a large scale bouldering gym in the center of Houston, TX back in 2017. In the short time that I’ve been with PG, I have really enjoyed getting to know members of the gym and first-time guests. You’ll find me behind the front desk during the evenings to work alongside this great staff that is already in place so please feel free to say hey or give me any feedback or ideas you may have.
Contact Info
joey.luna@planetgranite.com
Jesse
Regional Assistant Director of Programs
about me
Jesse has a passion for education, climbing, and being outdoors with friends. He started bouldering indoors in 2007 at The Circuit in Portland, OR, then got hooked on sport climbing in 2012 while living near the golden sandstone cliffs of Taiwan. He loves the mental aspects of climbing, especially learning new ways to function better and push harder on lead. Outside of the gym you can usually find him relaxing at a coffee shop, walking around San Francisco, or hiking and sport climbing in the mountains.
Radu
Assistant Director of Instruction
pronouns
He/Him
Fun Facts
1. I have an unhealthy obsession with penguins but manage it with doses of bouldering trips and expensive sushi dinners.
2. In reality, I’m just trying to get everyone psyched on climbing and help them discover their own unique passion with the sport.
Courtney
Assistant Director of Retail - SF & Belmont
pronouns
She/Her
Fun Facts
1. I think my two cats are the best.
2. More than half of my photos are of my cats.
3. I don’t always think about my cats.
classes I teach
Intro to Rope Climbing & Lead with a GriGri
Anna
Marketing & Events Coordinator
pronouns
She/Her
Fun Facts
1. I used to compete in Figure Skating
2. I can sleep through basically any alarm
3. I can make a mean cocktail
Classes I Teach
The occasional Intro to Rope Climbing, but you’ll definitely see me at our Community Events, so come say hi!
Alessandra
Youth Programs Coordinator - SF & Belmont
Pronouns
She/Her
Fun Facts
1. Alessandra began climbing at some point in time.
2. When she’s not outside the gym, she’s inside the gym.
3. You won’t see her in the bouldering room or in the fitness area, and you definitely won’t see her running.
Steve
Supervisor and Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him
3 Fun Facts
1. Steve would like to use the same bio as last time
2. Loves his daughter
3. Undercover Crusher
Classes I Teach
All of them + Life Lessons
Nick
Supervisor, Retail Coordinator, Coach, Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him
Fun Facts
1. Horror Movie Buff
2. Board Game Collector
3. Mental Math Enthusiast
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Kelsey
Supervisor and Coach
Pronouns
She/Her
Fun Facts
1. I love to travel
2. My favorite treats are donuts
3. I’m a San Francisco native but have lived in 2 other states in the U.S.
4. Primal Zodiac Animal: Pelican
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Cormac
Supervisor, Coach, Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him
Fun Facts
1. Left-handed, but belays righty
2. Colorblind, so I may ask you what color a hold is
3. My Favorite climb is Grim Reality, V3 in Tahoe. It’s a super rad dihedral finger crack to a perfect hand-jam-sized roof crack, to a gnarly mantle at ~18ft
4. Spiritual Animal: Ibex
Jason
Supervisor, Coach, Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him
Fun Facts
1. Grew up in Michigan
2. Taught tennis for 10 years before climbing
3. In school for Masters in Education
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing, Intro to Bouldering
Morgen
Supervisor, Coach, Instructor
Pronouns
She/Her
Fun Facts
1. I’m an amateur woodworker
2. I grew up working with goats and llamas
3. I was on the step team in college
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing, Intro to Bouldering
Sam
Instructor
Pronouns
She/Her
Classes I Teach
Intro to Lead A, Intro to Lead B, Intro to Tech A, Intro to Tech B
Abby
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Fun Facts
1. I am a nurse,
2. First-generation American
3. Russian was my first language
Classes I Teach
Intro to Climbing
Tilly
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
They/Them/Theirs
Fun Facts
1. I write and perform poetry
2. I love mint oreo ice cream
3. My favorite TV show is Bob’s Burgers (Rick and Morty is a close second).
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Cate
Coach, Instructor, Front Desk
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Fun Facts
1. I am in school studying biology at USF
2. My parents taught me to climb soon after I could walk
3. I can wiggle my ears!
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Matt T.
Coach and Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. I’ve seen Blade Runner 10 times. I still don’t get it, but I love me some Sci-Fi.
2. I’ve been to every state, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. Wondering which part of North America I should visit next.
3. I’m a native SFer. I know, weird right?!
Classes I Teach
Intro to Leading A, Intro to Leading B, Technique A, Technique B, Intro to Bouldering, Intro to Climbing
Enrique
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. Computer Science student
2. Enjoys trad climbing
3. Enjoys backcountry skiing
Classes I Teach
Crack Clinics (Fundamentals & Advanced)
Mikayla
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Fun Facts
1. Croissants are quite possibly my favorite food ever.
2. I’m scared of lighters, and also roosters.
3. I have a million and two hours for you if you start talking to me about Norse Mythology in general, or Neil Gaiman specifically.
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Shaun
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. I am a photographer @shaunexplores
2. I have a cute Husky named Luna
3. I road trip somewhere new every weekend in my little camper van
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Satori
Front Desk, Instructor, Event Staff
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Fun Facts
1. I have traveled to 30 countries
2. I like making sculptures out of books
3. I have a dog named Terminator
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Nick L.
Front Desk, Instructor, Event Staff
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. I play guitar
2. I’ve been an actor since I was 10
3. I’m really good at tongue twisters
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Chris
Instructor, Coach, Front Desk
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Pronouns
1. I started climbing at age 12
2. I own 6 bikes
3. Forgot how to speak Cantonese
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing, Intro to Bouldering, Intro to Technique A, Intro to Technique B, Intro to Training, Intro to Leading A, Intro to Leading B
Poppe
Front Desk & Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. Former Mathcounts Champion
2. Goofy and Playful
3. Originally joined PG only for the Yoga
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
Cole
Front Desk, Instructor, Coach
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Fun Facts
1. I Was an English teacher in Nepal
2. I have exposed nerves on my elbow and if you hit them right I crumple like a rag doll.
3. Tooooo trusting….
Classes I Teach
Intro to Rope Climbing
