By Sharael Feist
2003
Planet Granite Rock Climbing Gym
100 EI Camino Real Belmont, CA
Phone:(650) 591-3030
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-l0 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Price: Day Pass = $16
Web site: http: /I www.planetgranite.com
All prices listed are in US$ Guide Rating ****
Gym Review: Established on April 20, 2002, this indoor rock climbing gym is a renovated movie theater. The “Belmont” marquee is still out front and red-velvet movie theater seats sporadically line the perimeter of the gym floor.
Here is what the gym has to offer:
- 6,000 sq. ft.
- 92 ropes with 2-3 routes per rope
- 50 ft. walls
- Two bouldering areas
- Most difficult route- 5.13
- Fully equipped workout gym with cardio equipment and weights
Planet Granite is very kid friendly with a smaller bouldering wall that has bigger holds and a shorter climbing wall that is only 18 feet. The gym also specializes in birthday parties for kids. In addition, there are summer climbing camps: indoor, outdoor and adventure.
Pricing information:
- Various memberships = ranging from $34/mo. $105/mo.
- 45 minute lesson for beginners (includes gear) = $29