Welcome to Planet Granite Sunnyvale!
Welcome to Planet Granite Sunnyvale! With over 28,000 square feet of climbing, PG Sunnyvale has up to 60-foot high walls with over 200 top rope and lead routes, including steep lead terrain and hand-carved cracks. In addition to offering a full yoga program, cardio and fitness, PG Sunnyvale also has an outdoor bouldering area, F10 Fitness and cycling classes.
Square feet of climbing space
Top rope and lead routes, with some reaching as high as 60 feet
Boulder problems including an indoor/outdoor climbing venue
OUR STORY
Planet Granite Sunnyvale opened in 2006, when we realized we had outgrown our first Santa Clara facility. Dreaming big, and recognizing a new need for even more fitness and yoga facilities alongside climbing, we planned Sunnyvale as our largest gym to date! When it opened with 25,000 square feet of terrain, Planet Granite helped usher in a new era of gym climbing.Since then, we’ve continued to expand our offerings, adapting to the needs of our members. On Sunnyvale’s first birthday, we expanded our top rope terrain to include a chamber (now a members’ favorite) known as the Ice Box. Two years later, we ripped out the outside bouldering and replaced it with fun stemming terrain and steep hard walls, bringing our total climbing space up to 28,600 square feet. More recent improvements focused on our interior: adding skylights, reducing our energy footprint, and most recently, creating additional lifting space for our F10 athletes and members.
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MEET OUR STAFF
Evan Pearce
Gym Director
about me
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Evan has been utilizing an analytical mind and honed problem-solving skills for over ten years, to improve his climbing ability and accomplish ever more challenging goals, at the crag, on the boulders and in the mountains. At Planet Granite, he loves nothing more than to bring those same skills to bear on efforts to improve the climbing abilities, safety skills and fun levels of new and experienced climbers alike.
SKILLS
Evan’s greatest strength in climbing is a high tolerance for suffering.
Position: Gym Director
Kyle Hernandez
Assistant Director
Fun Facts
- I have a +6 wingspan.
- My best friend is a dingo.
- I helped open Planet Granite Portland.
Primal Astrology: Jellyfish
Position: Assistant Director
Lucas
Assistant Director - Retail
Fun Facts
- I was born at Planet Granite.
- I don’t have any siblings.
- My favorite food is sushi.
Primal Astrology: Seal
Position: Assistant Director of Retail
Max Stuart
Supervisor | Instructor | Retail Coordinator
Fun Facts
- My favoirte climbing area is Squamish, BC.
- I’m not as serious as my face shows.
- I either am turning into a coffee snob or its already happened.
Primal Astrology: Llama!
Position: Retail Coordinator, Supervisor, Instructor
Roxanne
Marketing Coordinator & Front Desk | Instructor
About Me
I got hooked on climbing sophomore year of college in Santa Cruz. At the gym I found a supportive community that helped push me to become a more powerful climber. Many of the climbers I met shared my passion for the outdoors. I love hiking, camping, and laying on the beach (or anywhere the sun is shining).
Outside of climbing and the outdoors I like to draw, paint, and check out different art exhibits. I also enjoy baking bread, attempting to solve riddles, and hearing new jokes!
Skills
I enjoy working with others and encouraging climbers up whatever route they’re working on. Personally, I like stemmy routes. They make me think and they challenge my balancing skills.
JJ Jancek
Supervisor
Fun Facts
- Real good at melee.
- Real bad at yoga.
- ZoMg LoVe OuTdOoRs AnD sPoRtS!.
Primal Astrology: Cricket
Position: Supervisor, Front Desk, Instructor
Jess
Youth Programs Coordinator
Fun Facts
- Mangoes.
- Has a Border Collie German Shepherd baby.
- Thinks watercolors are challenging but rewarding.
Primal Astrology: Seagull
Position: Youth Programs Coordinator, Coach, Instructor for BRC & Crack fundamentals
Joey
Supervisor | Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- I have a terrible sense of smell.
- I’m not bendy, can’t touch toes.
- If I laugh, then my joke my successful.
Primal Astrology: Tasmanian Devil
Position: Supervisor, Instructor of everything but crack climbing
James
Lead Supervisor
Fun Facts
- I started climbing and skiing at the age of two.
- My two favorite bands are the Grateful Dead and Tool.
- I’ve stopped four lanes of traffic to save two dogs.
Primal Astrology: Axoltl
Position: Lead Supervisor
Derek
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- I encompass and I eclipse.
- I once rode a pterodactyl through the Taj Mahal.
- I met the one penguin in Alaska.
Primal Astrology: Firefly
Position: Front desk/Instructor
Gerald
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- I have my own video game character.
- I spent a year cooking and bartending in Europe.
- I made it to Jeopardy tryouts twice! I love science and words and science-y words.
Primal Astrology: Moose
Position: Front Desk/Instructor
Riley
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- Besides climbing, I love hiking and have done many trails throughout the west coast.
- I am an Eagle Scout and have taught climbing at Boy Scout camps for many years.
- I love telling stories, so much so that I run multiple Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.
Primal Astrology: Cricket
Position: Front Desk, Coach, Instructor: Climbing/Bouldering Fundamentals, Beginner Rock Climbing, Balance and Technique, and Private Lessons
Rachel
Front Desk | Instructor
About me
Nature inspires me! From big rocks to microbiology I love it all. As a kid I use to climb around the outside of school jungle gyms and rock climbing was a natural progression from that. Now I find my days are spent trad climbing and slacklining.
Skills
Great at working with people who have a fear of heights. Also have a lot of experience working with kids and enjoy getting them up the wall.
Arjay
Front Desk | Instructor | Coach
Fun Facts
- I’ve never finished a stick of chapstick, ever!
- If I were a pasta noodle I’d be a Cavatappi.
- I don’t get sunburnt.
Primal Astrology: Salamander
Position: Front Desk, Instructor, Head Rock Monkey’s Coach
Potter
Front Desk | Instructor
About Me
I go by Potter- yes, just like Harry Potter. I am currently a full-time student, part-time worker. I am working towards a BS in Industrial Technology: Manufacturing Systems with a minor in Business at SJSU. At first I am a relatively quiet person, but once you get to know me I open up and have a chill personality.
Skills
I wouldn’t say I’m a great climber, but I love to boulder. I used to have an extreme fear of heights, but climbing has really helped me out with that. I am very easy to talk to about anything.
Robin
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- I’m a science nerd.
- I can’t stand cooked salmon, but I LOVE salmon sashimi.
- I dance every chance I get.
Primal Astrology: Penguin
Position: Front Desk/Instructor
Brendan
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- In my free time I like to climb big walls.
- I have a border collie named Sammy.
- I like type 2/3 fun a.k.a sufferfests.
Primal Astrology: Tortoise
Position: Front Desk/Instructor
Justin E.
Front Desk | Instructor
About Me
I started climbing because nothing really accentuates the wavy nature of my hair like chalk does. Harnesses don’t fit me very well, so bouldering is kinda my thing.
Skills
I think my strongest skill in climbing is actually going climbing! I’m fairly new to this sport so it wasn’t the easiest thing to make new friends and go to new places. I’m just glad I found such an accepting community in the realm of climbing.
Jay
Front Desk | Instructor
Fun Facts
- Jay is a roller-coaster fanatic and his favorite coaster is X2, followed closely by Superman:Escape From Krypton, both of which are located at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- At 20 years old, he has moved 18 times to places all over California.
- He believes that lemon-lime Gatorade is green but he seems to be the only one.
Primal Astrology: Walrus
Position: Front Desk/Instructor: BRC, Fundamentals, and Lead I
Troy
Front Desk | Instructor
About Me
I’m just a philosophy student who likes to climb things, stay active, go outside, play video games, and eat good food. Ask me about my kimura 😉
Skills
I think bouldering is my strong suit and I especially love powerful dynamic moves. I love teaching and meeting different people, so don’t be afraid to approach me at the wall!