• The Extremity Games Climbing Competition - Posted 07/25/2008
    The O&P Extremity Games is an extreme amateur sporting competition for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference. The event allows participants to demonstrate skill, persistence and passion while competing for cash and other prizes - proving There’s No Replacement for the Competitive Spirit™.

    Friday July 25th, 2008 We are happy to be hosting the climbing portion of this series of 8 extreme sporting competitions.

    The doors open at 11 am
    The redpoint climbing begins at 2 pm
    Onsight finals will top it all off at 5pm

    You can get more info on the website here... http://www.extremitygames.com

  • The Prehistoric Pulldown SCS Climbing Competition - Posted 04/16/2008
    Saturday, April 19th 2008


    The Schedule
    9:00am - doors open
    10:30am - competitors meeting
    11:00am - the climbing begins
    3:00pm - speed climbing
    . . . followed by awards

    The Divisions
    youth D <= 11
    youth C 12-13
    youth B 14-15
    youth A 16-17
    junior 18-19

    recreational <= 5.9
    intermediate <= 5.10
    advanced <= 5.11
    open >= 5.12
    masters >= 40yrs.


    Entry fee is $45.00



  • Ann Arbor Treasure Island Climbing Competition - Posted 03/15/2008
    Bouldering, Top Rope, Lead Climbing Competition

    9:00 - Doors
    10:00 - Comp Meeting
    10:30 - 2:30 - Comp
    2:30 - 3:30 - Speed/Dyno - Awards following

    $400 Cash Purse and Prizes

    COST:
    $40

  • Pontiac Treasure Island Climbing Competition - Posted 02/23/2008
    Bouldering, Top Rope, Lead Climbing Competition

    9:00 - Doors
    10:00 - Comp Meeting
    10:30 - 2:30 - Comp
    2:30 - 3:30 - Speed/Dyno - Awards following

    $400 Cash Purse and Prizes

    COST:
    $40
    or
    $70 if you also Pre-Register for the March 15th Ann Arbor Comp

  • The Wizard of Ahhhz Bouldering Competition - Posted 01/12/2008
    Come and climb or just come and watch some sweet climbing Wizard of OZ style.

    Register at Planet Rock up to 12pm on Saturday


    $45 competition fee if you are an ABS member
    $50 competition fee if you are NOT and ABS member


    Format:
    3 hours to climb your top five climbs followed by a 3 problem on sight final.

    SCHEDULE
    8:30 Door Open
    9:30 Competitors meeting
    10:00 Climbing begins
    1:00 Climbing ends
    2:00 Finals followed by awards estimate 3:30


    CATEGORIES:
    Recreational
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Open
    Masters (40 and up)



  • The 2007 SCS Youth Nationals - post comp - Posted 06/15/2007

    Planet Rock would like to thank everyone who attended the competition. We had a great time and hope you did too!

    Kirk Donaldson took some awesome photos. Check them out here.
    www.kirkdonaldsonphotography.com


  • The Planet Rock Route Setting Competition! - Posted 05/29/2007
    What it is:
    A chance for Route Setters to engage in a friendly competition and find out who can set the most popular route… and win some money too.
    1st place = $90.00
    2nd place = $60.00
    3rd place = honorable mention

    How it works:
    Sign up by Thursday, May 31st, 2007
    You must be a Planet Rock certified or qualified Route Setter to participate.
    When everyone is signed up the divisions will be determined.
    - If 8 or less people participate, there will be only one division. 5.9.
    - If 9 to 12 people sign up, there will be two divisions. 5.9 & 5.10 split equally.
    - If 13 to 24 people sign up, three divisions split equally.

    You can come in and set your route any time within the specified period. You may change, tweak, and modify your route as much as you like but it
    …must be complete by 10:00 PM Friday, June 8th, 2007

    On Saturday, June 9th
    scorecards will be posted at the starts of all routes in the comp.
    Customers will have one week to climb and then fill out the scorecards, rating the routes fun-ness on a scale of 1 to 10.

    Friday, June 16th
    The organizer will collect all of the scorecards and calculate the average fun-ness score for all of the routes.

    Saturday, June 17th
    The results will be posted on the bulletin board, the web, and the individual rating with each route. Also … 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be labeled with ribbons on the wall.

    Prizes will be awarded!

    So what the hell are you waiting for? Sign up now!



  • ABC for Kids Spring Session begins March 25th - Posted 03/19/2007

    Click the "Programs for Kids" link to your left (or this link) for all the info.


  • Planet Rock Summer Camps 2007 - Posted 03/19/2007

    Can you climb in and out of bed? Can you climb on a jungle gym? Can you climb a tree? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check it out! Climb walls five stories high at camp this year! Yep, just like spider man. Planet Rock has the largest climbing gyms in North America with over 38,000 square feet of climbing surface.

    Planet Rock has been running day camps since 1996. Knowledgeable and experienced staff will instruct campers in proper safety precautions, skills and techniques for climbing. All the gear is provided (harness, ropes, helmet, etc.) all you need is comfortable clothes, gym shoes and a sack lunch.

    Ages 8-15
    Kids learn climbing safety, build self-confidence, and use new muscle groups while learning teamwork and communication skills. Limited to 30 campers with an average staff to camper ratio of 1 to 5. Camps run M-F from 10:00 to 2:00.

    Ages 4-7
    Our special Agility, Balance and Coordination (ABC) Camp for younger kids incorporates climbing skills and safety with yoga, gymnastics and educational games. Limited to 20 campers with an average staff to camper ratio of 1 to 4. Camps run M-F from 11:00 to 2:00.

    The cost is $165 per week.

    Register by phone. Ann Arbor (734) 827-2680, Pontiac (248) 334-3904
    For questions or more info: campinfo@planet-rock.com

    DATES – Ann Arbor
    June 18-22 (Ages 4-7)
    July 9-13 (Ages 8-15)
    July 16-20 (Ages 8-15)
    July 23-27 (Ages 8-15)
    July 30-Aug 3 (Ages 4-7)

    Pontiac
    July 9-13 (Ages 8-15)
    August 13-17 (Ages 8-15)




  • The Circus Bouldering Comp RESULTS! - Posted 01/24/2007
    The comp was a big top success! Thanks to all of the sponsors, volunteers, competitors, and everyone who made it possible! We'll be posting some pictures soon! If you have some good pictures or video from the comp we'd love to include it. You can email it to Vince@Planet-Rock.com
    And without further adieu ...
    Attendance: Overall = 112 , Male = 70 , Female = 42
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Palmer, Maxwell1239Male Youth-D5800
    1Rafkin, Maddie2435Female Youth-D11540
    2Vince, Sasha2861Female Youth-D9500
    3Pate, Catherine1180Female Youth-D9370
    4Carr, Megan154Female Youth-D9190
    5Vince, Beth2862Female Youth-D3600
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Orourke, Michael1271Male Youth-C12900
    2Libbe, Erik1455Male Youth-C12160
    3Maher, Charles2356Male Youth-C10970
    4** Kaufman, JaredMale Youth-C10930
    5Fuller, Griffin3013Male Youth-C10590
    6Durham, Levi1211Male Youth-C9660
    7Westerhoff, Nick771Male Youth-C8590
    8Romig, Jordan2847Male Youth-C8280
    9Morse, Zachary1190Male Youth-C7870
    10Palmer, Ross1238Male Youth-C3790
    1Stephens, Marissa2952Female Youth-C14290
    2Pate, Emily1139Female Youth-C13750
    3Kiersch, Michaela1287Female Youth-C13170
    4Kadish, Izzy1372Female Youth-C13100
    5Munk, Bobbi352Female Youth-C11890
    6Janssen, Mackenzie1419Female Youth-C9900
    7Johnson, Allison2696Female Youth-C5280
    8Fowler, April2822Female Youth-C3490
    9Salter, Sarah3011Female Youth-C2090
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Hadley, Nathan2340Male Youth-B19630
    2Munk, Bradley351Male Youth-B18450
    3Wilson, Cory396Male Youth-B17680
    4Johnson, Alex966Male Youth-B16240
    5MILLER, JARED2627Male Youth-B12620
    6Forchhammer, Patrick1625Male Youth-B11850
    7Nauts, Kevin3039Male Youth-B10630
    8Patton, Maxwell2865Male Youth-B10500
    9** McVety, MaxwellMale Youth-B6700
    10** _, PatrickMale Youth-B0
    1Hawkins, Miura1379Female Youth-B16590
    2Hoeper, Alyssa1200Female Youth-B15480
    3Faus, Isabelle2569Female Youth-B14030
    4Bridgewater, Hailey1105Female Youth-B13180
    5Mesch, Kirsten1197Female Youth-B10960
    6Herr, Olivia513Female Youth-B10270
    7** Sabourin, LauraFemale Youth-B3000
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Alexander, Kelsen3055Male Youth-A20320
    2Frohmiller, Taylor1194Male Youth-A16580
    3Brendamour, Grant2864Male Youth-A10990
    4** Juliar, NateMale Youth-A10070
    5** Reid, BrianMale Youth-A7680
    1Carr, Kate153Female Youth-A14380
    2** Dalton, MelonieFemale Youth-A13160
    3Mesch, Kendel1198Female Youth-A12200
    4Snedeker, Annie1360Female Youth-A10470
    5Drzewiecki, Lia2818Female Youth-A4780
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1* Brock, Jon1420Male Open21610
    2* Turnas, Dan1411Male Open20910
    3** Robinson, LeeMale Open20790
    4Freaney, John194Male Open19860
    5Slavens, Mike1415Male Open19020
    6** Crewe, RyanMale Open18680
    7** Johnson, RobMale Open13640
    1** Pietras, KasiaFemale Open22820
    2Olsen, Kirky357Female Open20880
    3Ladlad, Lesley336Female Open17930
    4Schneider, Margaret1421Female Open16352
    5Sandweiss, Rhonda1410Female Open14875
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1** Babcock, TimMale Masters15430
    2** Downing, stuartMale Masters7880
    3Vince, Tim3061Male Masters7820
    4** Dunn, MichaelMale Masters1070
    1Vince, Sally3060Female Masters1100
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Brown, Benjamin468Male Junior21010
    2* Padovani, Greg358Male Junior19640
    3Hoeper, Donald2866Male Junior15990
    4Tibbetts, Cameron1382Male Junior13980
    1Lingeman, Laura1638Female Junior17940
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1** Ward, EricMale Adult-Rec10990
    2* Lomonico, Mark1501Male Adult-Rec10980
    3** Tan, KevinMale Adult-Rec10190
    4Anderson, Marc3132Male Adult-Rec7730
    5** Hinzmann, ChrisMale Adult-Rec2280
    1** Cousino, AmandaFemale Adult-Rec10200
    2McLeod-Dunn, Julie1397Female Adult-Rec8070
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1** Sattler, AndrewMale Adult-Int14310
    2** Koska, PerryMale Adult-Int14170
    3** Smith, JasonMale Adult-Int13990
    4** Kineslt, GusMale Adult-Int13560
    5** clouker, RyanMale Adult-Int13500
    6* Peterson, Brian1500Male Adult-Int13290
    7Crigier, Josh1841Male Adult-Int13100
    8** Toth, BillMale Adult-Int13080
    9** Mullins, MikeMale Adult-Int12520
    10* Dougan, Brett186Male Adult-Int12350
    11** Bastian, EricMale Adult-Int10980
    ** Kunnath, JeffMale Adult-Int10980
    13** Blackle, JoshMale Adult-Int10590
    14** Oulmet, EricMale Adult-Int10390
    15** Gay, AdamMale Adult-Int7690
    1* Rossi, Michelle1614Female Adult-Int12180
    2** Smith, MaggieFemale Adult-Int12170
    PlaceNameIDEvent DivisionPoints
    1Jensen, Jacob1803Male Adult-Adv18750
    2bell, colin3037Male Adult-Adv17890
    3Bingham, Ted3032Male Adult-Adv17590
    4** Jackson, DanMale Adult-Adv16870
    5Dawson, Lance1828Male Adult-Adv16840
    6Dhuse, Alec1156Male Adult-Adv16730
    7** Weaver, JoshMale Adult-Adv15560
    8* Shobe, Kyle1416Male Adult-Adv15090
    9** Miller, TimMale Adult-Adv14700
    1** Edwards, RachelFemale Adult-Adv17730
    2** Weaver, KristinFemale Adult-Adv16160
    3** Miller, LynetteFemale Adult-Adv14840
    4** Mohrhardt, JodyFemale Adult-Adv13160
    5Martin, Jenn1144Female Adult-Adv12170
     
    * Not a current member, or not a member of the ABS series.
    ** Could not find a match on name or ID in the membership database.
    *** Multiple matches found on first and last name. Could not determine member number.
    Note: Event's Divisions may not coincide with the divisions in the ranking section.


  • Xmas Bouldedring Competition Results - Posted 12/10/2006

    The competition was stellar! Gifts for everybody... and not just the kind you climb on! Be sure to check out the gallery for some pictures!
    - - - - - - - T H E R E S U L T S - - - - - - -
    Name Score
    Adult Recreational male
    Elija K Sansom 2235
    Josh Spielbusch 1923
    Jimmy Warfup 1702
    Jeff Kunnath 1516
    Jonathan Bell 1402
    David S Scott 598
    Aaron Teutsch 0
    Adult Intermediate male
    Kyle Shobe 2062
    Andrew Sattler 2061
    Jeff DeWitt 1901
    Jason Smith 1824
    Adult Advanced male
    Dan Turnas 2811
    Jacob Jensen 2656
    Colin Bell 2556
    Adam Page 2496
    Alec Dhuse 2468
    Nathan Shobe 2345
    Anthony M Byram 2264
    Johannes Then 2121
    Adult Open male
    Joe Matecki 3028
    Adam Currie 3015
    Daniel Blake 2936
    Mike Slavens 2839
    Issac Pacheco 2551
    Junior male
    Youth A male
    Victor Vazquez 2088
    Youth B male
    Neal Sipahimalani 2513
    Lane Sipahimalani 2465
    Patrick Forchhammer 1971
    Youth C male
    Erik Libbe 2184
    Levi Durham 1914
    Austin Imperial 1349
    Charlie Maher 1217
    Zach Young 361
    Youth D male
    Joey Kissinger 960

    Name Score
    Adult Recreational female
    Rebecca Frimenko 1459
    Amber Robinson 776
    Ana Franco 496
    Adult Intermediate female
    Adult Advanced female
    Adult Open female
    Margaret Schneider 2311
    Rhonda Sandweiss 1784
    Junior female
    Youth A female
    Youth B female
    Miura Hawkins 2212
    Danielle Twarozynski 1878
    Youth C female
    Marrisa Stephens 2203
    Mackenzie Jansen 1968
    Youth D female




  • The Xmas Bouldering Comp - Posted 11/14/2006

    You heard it was coming to town... well here it is!

    The Xmas Bouldering Comp
    Saturday, December 9th, 2006

    The Schedule is as follows:
    • 9:00am - Doors Open
    • 10:30 - - Competitor's Meeting
    • 11:00 - - The Climbing Begins
    • 2:00pm - Speed & Dyno Comp
    • 3:00pm - Awards

    The Divisions are as follows:
    • Youth <= 11yrs male and female
    • Youth 12 - 13yrs male and female
    • Youth 14 - 15yrs male and female
    • Youth 16 - 17yrs male and female
    • Junior 18 - 19yrs - male and female
    • Recreational (<= V2) - male and female
    • Intermediate (<= V4) - male and female
    • Advanced (<= V6) - male and female
    • Open (>= V7) - male and female

    The cost is $35
    Festive apparel recommended... but optional.

    ABS... RockComps.com


  • Back to School Sale Starting September 4 - Posted 08/30/2006
    The leaves are changing, book-bags are being packed, new shoes are being broken in...yes, it is time for some of us to prepare to hit the books once again with a new school year. In order to help ease this sometimes harsh transition, Planet Rock is having a Back To School Sale beginning Monday, September 4. Just in time to get some new gear to show off the first day of class.

  • Special Hours and Sales for Labor Day Weekend! - Posted 08/24/2006
    That's right folks, we're staying open for Labor Day weekend. So...grab your gear, grab your friends, and come get your crank on.

  • Come climb to help raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Posted 08/01/2006
    Planet Rock is holding a week-long climbathon to help raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from Monday, August 14 thru Sunday, August 20.

  • Petzl Ascender Notice - Posted 07/24/2006
    Petzl has recently issued a notice concerning their BASIC and ASCENSION ascenders. According to the article, ascenders manufactured from late 1997 through early 1999 are more likely to slip on the rope if they are used improperly. When used properly, they should not slip. The specific slippage problems are illustrated in a technical notice issued by Petzl which you can find here.

  • The Descent Movie Promo at Planet Rock in Pontiac - Posted 07/22/2006
    Wednesday night, the Pontiac gym will be hosting an evening full of horror in support of the new Lions Gate film The Descent.

  • Shortened hours and special deals for July 4th weekend!! - Posted 06/15/2006

    In order to allow maximum time for cranking, picnicing, BBQ-ing, and firework watching, Planet Rock will have shortened hours from July 1st thru July 4th.

  • Planet Rock will open early for Memorial Day - Posted 05/21/2006

    Come crank for a few hours to work up an appetite for that big Memorial Day BBQ!

  • Hours changing for the summer - Posted 05/21/2006
    Planet Rock will go back to the old hours starting June 1.


  • Another Great Climbing Comp! USAC + ClimberX - Posted 04/13/2006
    Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at Planet Rock in Ann Arbor
    The USAC Midwest Regional Championship climbing competition was bigtime fun!
    The routes, the people, the competitors, and everything was great!
    Results are to be posted at www.USAClimbing.org
    ... and then ...
    ...the house rocked with...
    ClimberX
    Here's the results.

    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Male 16 and older
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Tyler Haack 1:04
    Shannon Lamb 1:14
    David Nimmer 1:19
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Female 16 and older
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Alex Johnson 2:04
    Kasha 2:12
    Jimie Demonte 2:45
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Female 15 and younger
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Miura Hawkins 2:31
    Hailey Bridgewater 3:21
    Olivia Heir 3:24
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Male 15 and younger
    X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-X
    Cory Wilson 1:32
    Victor Vazquez 1:36
    Jeff Steinkamp 1:39

    Pictures coming soon.



  • SMAC Adventure Race Clinic in Ann Arbor - Posted 04/11/2006

    Come learn the basics of Ascending and Rappelling with SMAC in Ann Arbor Saturday, May 6 from 8am-11am.

  • Summer Camp registration is open! - Posted 04/11/2006
    Come spend part of your summer with us at Planet Rock and get a cool t-shirt, great memories, and make some new friends!

  • Attention all Red River Gorge Climbers!!! - Posted 03/31/2006
    There's been a lot of changes recently, as I'm sure most of you are aware. But, just in case, here's a bit of what's been going on...

  • Don't miss out on Crank Night! - Posted 03/31/2006

    We've noticed that quite a few of you PRockers have been coming out for crank night. So, to thank you for spending your Wednesday nights with us in Pontiac and Thursdays with us in Ann Arbor, we're going to be holding raffles and auctions for some of the gear and clothing in the proshop.

  • Julbo glasses on sale - Posted 03/06/2006

    We need to make room for the new Julbo glasses so all the glasses currently in stock are 20% off!

  • Summer Camp dates on the calendar! Two more weeks added to Ann Arbor!! - Posted 02/22/2006
    Check out the calendar and plan your summer vacations! There's three Summer Camp sessions in Pontiac, and 4 in Ann Arbor.

  • Winter Break Hours! - Posted 02/15/2006

    School on break soon? Come climb early at Planet Rock!

  • Ann Arbor is now opening early! - Posted 02/15/2006

    Come climb early Monday and Wednesday in Ann Arbor!

    Or climb early Tuesday and Thursday in Pontiac!

  • More pricing updates! - Posted 01/19/2006

    Yet again...the prices have changed.

  • The Hot as Summer in the Middle of Winter Bouldering Comp - Posted 01/18/2006
    It's cooo-o-o-o-o-ooold outside here in Michigan... but Saturday January 21st it's gonna be as Hot as Summer at the ABS Bouldering competition.

    The Schedule is as follows:
    • 9:30am - Doors Open
    • 10:30 - - Competitor's Meeting
    • 11:00 - - The Climbing Begins
    • 2:00pm - Speed & Dyno Comp
    • 3:00pm - Awards

    The Divisions are as follows:
    • Youth <= 11yrs male and female
    • Youth 12 - 13yrs male and female
    • Youth 14 - 15yrs male and female
    • Youth 16 - 17yrs male and female
    • Junior 18 - 19yrs - male and female
    • Recreational (<= 5.9) - male and female
    • Intermediate (<= 5.10) - male and female
    • Advanced (<= 5.11) - male and female
    • Open (>= 5.12) - male and female

      The cost is $35
      Summer wear recommended but optional.


    • Comp Video - Urban Style - Posted 12/19/2005


      Still hot on the heels of the Urban Style bouldering comp on December 3rd, our wall manager Vince has whipped together some footage from the comp into this dandy video! Enjoy!

    • Holiday hours!! - Posted 12/19/2005

      The bad news:
      Planet Rock will be closed Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25 for Christmas. We will also be closed Saturday December 31 and Sunday, January 1 to celebrate the New Year!

    • The Crack Rack in Pontiac! - Posted 12/14/2005
      The Crack Rack is up and good to go!
      Fun for the novice while at the same time challenging to the well versed crack climber. An excellent tool for training traditional climbing style. Five cracks nearly 40 feet each. Large fingers, large hands, fist, small hands, and small fingers. All sculpted with a variety of features. Just a little bit slabby at the bottom and overhanging at the top. What are you waiting for? Come on in and get on it!


    • Planet Rock Ann Arbor closing early Tuesday, December 13 - Posted 12/08/2005

      The bad news: Planet Rock Ann Arbor will be closed at 8:00pm Tuesday, December 13
      The good news: The gym is closing for a free Red Bull/Oakley movie premier!

    • The Urban Style Bouldering Comp ... pics in the gallery! - Posted 12/05/2005
      ABS season 7 Regional Championship Bouldering Competition - December 3rd, 2005

      The competition was nothing short of AWESOME! We presented some truly unique routes! The DJ rocked the place from dawn to way past dusk! Special thanks to all of the volunteers and everyone who made it possible.

      CLICK HERE to check out some pics in the gallery

      And of course... check out... http://www.RockComps.com and http://www.USAClimbing.org


    • Thanksgiving Annual Pass Sale - Posted 11/11/2005
      Finally! Some solid details!

    • New details for Annual Pass renewal program. - Posted 11/11/2005
      The prices:
      First pass - full price
      Second pass - 10% off current price
      Third pass, and all consecutive passes - 20% off current price

    • Halloween pictures on the website! - Posted 11/10/2005

      They're finally up!

    • C.A.M. Info night - Posted 10/24/2005
      Come check out the Climber's Association of Michigan!

    • Get your Halloween costume out! - Posted 10/24/2005


      Wear a Halloween costume and get a free day pass!

    • FREE clinic! - Posted 10/18/2005
      The sport/anchor clinic was a hit, don't miss the trad clinic this week.

    • Need a cam? - Posted 10/07/2005

      Check this out...

    • So Ill has arrived! - Posted 10/07/2005
      That's right, the Chancelor brothers at So Ill, (responsible for so many sick holds we in Michigan have come to love), have come out with a clothing line!

    • Crank Night update! - Posted 09/14/2005

      After a short (and much confusing) potential hiatus, Crank Night is back and here to stay!

    • Attention Coffee Lovers! - Posted 09/11/2005


      Have you tested our Barrista skills yet?

    • Prices change September 15 - Posted 09/09/2005
      Unfortunately, the change is an increase.

    • Gear on sale! - Posted 08/30/2005
      We're getting ready for the new gear, so be sure to check in often for the latest deals!

    • Pontiac staff trip and Labor Day weekend closings. - Posted 08/18/2005


      The Pontiac crew will be heading out for the annual staff trip, and the gym will be closed August 31 thru September 5. Planet Rock Ann Arbor will be closed September 3-5.
      My fellow Michigan climbers, let's all take this opportunity to do a bit of climbing on real rock!
      The dates are also posted on the calendar.

    • Free clinics in October! - Posted 08/17/2005


      There will be free sport/top-rope anchor, and traditional lead climbin clinics in Pontiac and Ann Arbor in October.

    • Climbathon Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! - Posted 07/27/2005


      Planet Rock will be conducting a "workout" to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from August 15 thru August 20.

    • "First Wedding on the Summit of Mt. Everest", Slide Show on Wednesday July 13th - Posted 07/10/2005
      Join Pemba and Moni as they share photos and stories from their wedding on the summit of Mt. Everest. Pemba and Moni are in Michigan for just a short time. They are traveling the area sharing stories of their unique wedding, not only for its location, but also because she is from the Newar community and he is a Sherpa; and unusual pairing in a country where most marriages are arranged by parents and people tend to stick to their castes. "With our interracial marriage, we also wanted to give a message that caste and race have no barriers when it comes to marriage" said Dorgee, the groom.

    • Route Setting Clinic - Posted 06/22/2005
      On July 13th and 14th Planet Rock will be hosting a two day clinic on route setting! Vincent Cocciolone, nationally certified climbing competition route setter, will be sharing his secrets to succesful route setting. This clinic will be jam packed with all of the details you'll need to know to create routes that are sure to be enjoyed by thousands of climbers! It's so intense in fact that it concludes with a written and a practical exam. Those who complete the course will be official card carrying members of the elite Planet Rock Certified Route Setters. And furthermore... certified route setters can earn credit towards gear and stuff at Planet Rock. But that aside... we know you just want to do it for the love of setting routes! Right! Sign up now at Planet Rock!

      At Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, Michigan
      Wednesday - July 13th - 4pm to 10pm
      Thursday - July 14th - 4pm to 10pm
      $90 per person
      Limit 10 people


    • The air conditioning is on!!! - Posted 06/13/2005
      The AC is operational, and is cooling the Ann Arbor gym as we speak. So come visit Planet Rock, and enjoy actually being able to stick the sick sloper in that problem you've been working.

    • Check out the 2004/2005 staff trip pictures! - Posted 06/12/2005
      While the Ann Arbor gym was closed in late May for Memorial Day, the staff was busy cranking hard in the New River Gorge, West Virginia. New photos of the trip have just been uploaded to the photo gallery, so go have a look! Pictures of last year's Pontiac staff trip to Wyoming and Colorado have also been uploaded.

    • Register now for Planet Rock's Summer Camps! - Posted 04/28/2005
      Looking for an alternative to the same old competitive sports camps your kids attend every year? Join us for our fifth year of camps at our Ann Arbor gym and our tenth year at our Pontiac gym and enjoy both a unique and exciting summer camp.

    • USAC Regionals Climbing Competition... Saturday May 14th 2005 - Posted 04/14/2005
      On Saturday, May 14th at the Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, we will be hosting a USAC Regionals climbing competition!



    • Free Clinics at Planet Rock Ann Arbor & Pontiac! - Posted 03/19/2005
      Don't miss out on the free clinics given by Nick Cocciolone in March!

    • SMAC Adventure Racing Clinics at Planet Rock - Posted 03/19/2005
      Planet Rock will be hosting 2 SMAC (Southern Michigan Adventure Club) Adventure Racing clinics this May! Both clinics will cover Ascending, Rappelling and Tyrolean Traverse.

    • Planet Rock / ABS Regionals Bouldering Comp - Posted 01/18/2005
      On Saturday, January 15th Planet Rock Climbing Gym hosted the ABS Regionals Bouldering Championship Competition! It was a huge success! With a record setting 143 competitors the atmosphere was vibrant. Nearly 70 routes to challange competitors, including a route with a sit finish!
      CLICK HERE to see some more pictures in the image gallery from the competition!

    • HEY! ... Planet Rock has a new Website! - Posted 12/01/2004
      As a matter of fact... here it is!

    • Holiday Weekend Closings - Posted 08/24/2004
      Planet Rock Pontiac will be closed Tuesday August 31st through Monday Sept. 6th for our annual staff trip.

      Planet Rock Ann Arbor will be closed Saturday Sept. 4th through Monday Sept. 6th for the Labor Day Holiday

    • Summer Sizzle - Local Bouldering Comp - Thursday 8/26/2004 - Posted 08/10/2004
      The Climbers Federation in cooperation with Evolv and of course Planet Rock Climbing Gym are proud to present the SUMMER SIZZLE... a bouldering competition.
      Thursday August 26th 2004 5:30 to 9:30pm
      Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members
      The divisions are Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open... Male and Female.
      Check out www.ClimbersFederation.com for more details.


    • Planet Rock Closed - Staff Trip - Holiday Weekend - Posted 05/19/2004
      Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, MI will be closed May 26th to the 31st. The staff is going on a climbing trip!
      Planet Rock in Pontiac will be open except for the 29th to the 31st for the holiday weekend.
      GET OUTSIDE AND CLIMB!
      ...And then come back to Planet Rock in June to train for all those outdoor climbing projects you just started!

    • Planet Rock Route Setters Get Certified! - Posted 05/01/2004
      Tony Yaniro (Top internationally certified competition route setter) was recently in town. Several of our setters... Danny, Derrick, and Vince have completed his course and are now nationally certified competition route setters!

    • USAC Climbing Competition - Posted 03/29/2004
      The climbing comp on Saturday March 27th was mega-fun! Thanks to all the competitors, parents, volunteers, staff, and everybody that made it such a huge success. Results coming soon... but for now how about checking out a few snapshots...

    • USAC Climbing Competition Saturday March 27th 2004 - Posted 03/17/2004
      On Saturday, March 27th at the Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, we will be hosting a climbing competition! The schedule is as follows:

      9:00am - The Doors Open
      10:30am - Competitors Meeting
      11:00am - The Climbing Begins (onsight format)
      Following the difficulty climbing:
      Speed Climbing
      Awards

      All ages welcome!

      Fees: USAC Members $40 Non-Members $45
      Call (734) 827-2680 for more info

    • PLANET ROCK PONTIAC CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY - Posted 03/09/2004
      That's right, on April 8th, 2004 it will be 10 years that Planet Rock has been providing world class indoor rock climbing to South Eastern Michigan.

      In celebration, everything in the store will be at least 10% off on that day.

      If you hold an annual membership, read further to find out more about the special deal we have for you.......

    • Hot Winter Competitions - Posted 01/21/2004
      On December 5th, 2003 Planet Rock hosted the ABS Bouldering Competition at the gym in Pontiac, Michigan. CLICK HERE to see the results.

      And then... on January 17th, 2004 the ABS Regionals Bouldering Competition at the Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Even the snow outside the gym began to melt with so many HOT routes up on the walls. The spirit of competition was even hotter! CLICK HERE to see the results as posted on RockComps.com.

    • ABS Regional Championships January 17th - Posted 12/26/2003
      Planet rock Ann Arbor will be hosting the ABS Regional Championship on January 17th.

      Because of this Planet Rock Ann Arbor will be closed to public climbing on Friday January 16th and Saturday January 17th.

    • ABS Bouldering Competition Saturday Dec. 18th - Posted 12/02/2003
      It's been a little while but now that the summer is coming to an end and many climbers are coming inside, a couple of climbing comps are in order!

      Firstly... on Saturday December 18th, 2004 at the Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Pontiac, Michigan, is an ABS Bouldering Comp.

      Secondly... on Saturday January 15th, 2005 at the Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is an ABS Regionals Bouldering Comp!

      Check back here in the near future for more details... and be on the lookout for flyers about it at the gyms.


    • Check Out the Calendar - Posted 11/12/2003
      Planning on paying Planet Rock a visit? Be sure to click on the calendar on the right side of the home page, we might be opening or closing early for a special event or Holiday Hours.

      The Calender will also let you know of any special events coming up like clinics, slideshows, or competitions.

    • Important Announcement - Posted 10/14/2003
      Planet Rock has changed its prices. Click info / prices on the left to see the new prices.

    • Junior Climbing Team Tryouts - Posted 10/14/2003
      On Sunday November 2nd at 3:00 PM, Planet Rock will be holding tryouts for it's Junior Climbing Team. Tyrouts will be held at both locations.

    • The Warrior's Way Book Tour & Presentation with Arno Ilgner - Posted 10/06/2003
      Wednesday October 8 at 7:00 PM Planet Rock-Ann Arbor will be hosting The Warrior's Way Book Tour and Presentation.

      If you have been wondering how to improve your climbing and rise to the next level, then it is a must to attend this 45 minute presentation on the foundational principles of The Warrior's Way program.



    • Kickin' Access Party a Success!!!!!! - Posted 09/22/2003
      On Tuesday September 30th Kurt & Elaina Smith's Kickin Access Tour came to town, and Planet Rock totally Kicked some Access.

      At the party 42 people signed up as new or renewed members of the Access fund and the gear auction raised $2,350 in cash. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the party a success.

      If you missed the party but would still like to sign up go to: AccessFund and become a member today.


    • USCCA Regionals Climbing Competition - Posted 05/14/2003
      Saturday, May 17th at Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, we will be hosting a climbing competition! The schedule is as follows:
      9:00am - The Doors Open
      10:30am - Competitors Meeting
      11:00am - The Climbing Begins
      Following the difficulty climbing:
      Speed Climbing
      Awards
      All ages welcome!
      Call (734) 827-2680 for more info

    • The ABS Bouldering Comp Rocked! - Posted 01/26/2003
      On Saturday, January 25th at Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 81 freshly crafted high quality routes were the challenge to 101 climbers competing for the fun and for the great prizes provide by our sponsors.

    • ABS Bouldering Competitions - Posted 12/28/2002
      There are two ABS/Planet Rock bouldering comps right around the corner! In Ann Arbor on Saturday January 25th and a qualifier in Pontiac on Saturday February 22nd.

    • The Climbing Team Website - Posted 12/27/2002
      We have created a website just for the climbing team! If your on the climbing team... CLICK HERE to check it out. For all of you other climbers... a new Planet-Rock.com is on the way.

    • 30% off Annual Memberships! - Posted 11/08/2002
      ONE DAY ONLY... Wednesday, November 27th 2002... Get a whopping 30% off of the cost of an annual membership pass. Regular - $490, but for this special... only $343 (that's nearly a hundred and fifty bucks! Enough to buy some new climbing shoes!) Don't miss out!

    • Climbing Team Tryouts - Posted 10/17/2002
      Still interested in making the team? Call the gym and talk to a coach before February 2003. Pontiac - (248) 334-3904 ... Ann Arbor - (734) 827-2680


    • FREE CLIMBING! - Posted 10/17/2002
      October 31st, November 1st and 2nd. Where a costume and climb for FREE! (Planet Rock members only)

    • Kickin' Access with Kurt Smith - Posted 09/28/2002
      [jessy-n-sam.jpg|right]Kurt Smith is coming to town to throw a climber's party to promote awareness of climbing access issues. Known for his high energy slide shows featuring stunning photography and awesome live music by DJ Highball, Kurt's show is sure to leave your palms sweating for more. Raffles, prizes, live music, contests and more!
      @ Planet Rock in Ann Arbor. Thursday October 10th 6 to 10pm (slide show @ 9pm)

    • Driven Crazy - Steve Schneider - Posted 09/08/2002
      Planet Rock Climbing Gym is proud to present...
      Driven Crazy - a solo traverse of the Towers of Paine.
      A slide show presentation by the one and only... Steve Schneider.

      This Friday September 13th, 2002 8pm
      @ Planet Rock in Ann Arbor, MI
      $5 at the door (FREE for annual PR members!)


    • Free System Wall Training Clinics - Posted 05/21/2002
      Vincent Cocciolone, a nationally certified route setter and Wall Manager of Planet Rock Climbing Gym,has been climbing and training seriously for over 10 years. In his quest to climb better and stronger he has used many different tools and methods for training. None has been more effective than the System Wall! This System Wall is the result of more than 5 years of development and has been designed and constructed by Vince with the help of his brother Nick. Join Vince to get the inside scoop on training on the System Wall!

      > Tuesday, May 24th in Ann Arbor
      > Thursday, May 26th in Pontiac
      > Wednesday, June 1st in Pontiac
      > Monday, June 16th in Ann Arbor

      > 6:00pm to 6:30pm - Intro to the System Wall
      (warming up, stretching, basic technique training)
      > 7:00pm to 7:30pm - Endurance Training
      (Exercises, sets, reps, quantity, and more)
      > 8:00pm to 8:30pm - Power Training
      (Exercises, sets, reps, quantity, and more)


    • Personal Climbing Training - Posted 04/24/2002
      Get better at climbing! Whether your new to climbing or you've been climbing for years, our personal trainers can work one on one with you to increase you climbing abilities. CLICK HERE to request a session.

    • New Flooring At Planet Rock In Pontiac - Posted 04/23/2002
      Always looking to provide a better experience to our customers, we have just installed a new state of the art padded flooring system at the Pontiac gym! Come on in and check it out!

    • Climbing Technique & Training - Posted 04/03/2002
      Multi World Cup Champions Robyn Erbesfield & Didier Raboutou will be offering a climbing technique clinic as well as special training techniques for beginner to advanced climbers.

    • Adventure Racing - Posted 04/02/2002
      Adventure racing season is here! The clinics are filling up and race registrations are open. Michigan Sports and Fitness and OutdoorAthlete.com have a comprehensive adventure racing clinic covering navigation, bikes and repair, ropes, team building, gear and techniques on Saturday and Sunday April, 13th & 14th. Register online at OutdoorAthlete.com or call (734) 332-3786.
      Also visit the OutdoorAthlete.com website for the 2002 Sprint Series Races followed by the Ann Arbor Campus Adventure Race September 28th – 29th.


    • USCCA Climbing Competition - Posted 03/22/2002
      The comp was awesome! Great climbing, great fun, and best of all great routes! Special thanks goes out to all of the volunteers that helped out. Results will be posted shortly.

    • ABS bouldering competition in Ann Arbor - Posted 03/09/2002
      Another great bouldering comp! 75 boulder problems and hours of fun! Special thanks to all of the volunteers and the sponsors. Here are the results


    • The ABS Bouldering Comps - Posted 02/28/2002
      The ABS Comp at Planet Rock in Pontiac on Feb 23rd was a huge success! With over 70 competitors, over 60 routes from V0- to V9, and lots of great prizes from our sponsors. See the results on the ABS website. we are really looking forward to another awesome ABS comp right around the corner! March 16th at Planet Rock in Ann Arbor. See you there!

    • URBAN STYLE BOULDERING COMP . . 2005 . . . . . - Posted 11/18/2000
      ABS season 7 Regional Championship Bouldering Competition - December 3rd, 2005

      Planet Rock is proud to host another superdope ABS comp ...this time with a little bit of URBAN STYLE! What you ask the heck do we mean by URBAN STYLE? Well you'll just have to come on and check it out... you know how we do it (wink). This year the format has changed and we will actually be holding 2 comps in one day. In the morning the kids* will chalk up the routes with an onsight comp that's sure to be a blast for competitors and spectators as well. Then in the afternoon it's open for everyone with a Citizens' comp.

      The Schedule is as follows:
      Youth Competition - ent.fee = $70
      7:30am -Youth comp registration opens
      8:30am - Competitors meeting
      9:00am - Youth climbing begins (onsight format)

      Citizens' Competition - ent.fee = $45
      2:30pm - Citizens' comp registration opens
      4:00pm - Citizens climbing begins (redpoint format)
      8:00pm - Finals for open category

      Enter both comps for $85

      * Youth competitors must be full seasoned ABS members and will have to compete in at least one local competition prior to the Regional Championship.

      Here is some Hotel Information for our out-of-town guests:
      Best Western
      Group #C0046
      2900 Jackson
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103
      734.665.4444
      Doubles & Kings for $62 per night
      http://www.BestWestern.com

      Webers Inn
      3050 Jackson Ave.
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103
      734.665.3636
      Kings & Queens for $95 per night
      http://www.WebersInn.com

      Holiday Inn North Campus
      3600 Plymouth Rd.
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103
      734.769.9800
      Doubles & Kings for $69 per night
      http://www.HolidayInn.com


      And of course... check out... http://www.RockComps.com and http://www.USAClimbing.org


    • The Circus Bouldering Competition - Posted 12/18/1006
      an ABS Regional Bouldering Championship

      This comp is right around the corner and it's sure to be a good time!
      For ABS youth members it'll be the Midwest Regional Championship. But it is open to anyone and everyone who would like to compete for some sweet prizes and lots of good fun.

      The Greatest Show on the Planet!

      The Schedule is as follows:
      • 8:30am - Doors Open
      • 10:00 - Competitor's Meeting
      • 10:30 - The Climbing Begins
      • 2:30pm - Speed Climbing
      • 3:00pm - Finals
      • Awards Ceremony

      The Divisions are as follows:
      • Youth <= 11yrs male and female
      • Youth 12 - 13yrs male and female
      • Youth 14 - 15yrs male and female
      • Youth 16 - 17yrs male and female
      • Junior 18 - 19yrs - male and female
      • Recreational (<= V2) - male and female
      • Intermediate (<= V4) - male and female
      • Advanced (<= V6) - male and female
      • Open (>= V7) - male and female

      The cost is $40 for current ABS members
      and $45 for non-members


      Saturday January 20th, 2007
      At Planet Rock Climbing Gym in Ann Arbor, MI

      Here's a couple of places to stay for our out-of-town guests:

      Best Western
      2900 Jackson Ave
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103
      734-665-4444
      $59.00 Single or Double Rooms

      Motel 6
      3764 South State St.
      Ann Arbor, MI 48108
      734-665-9900
      $51.99 Single or Double Rooms

      When you call the hotel, tell them your coming in for the Planet Rock ABS Bouldering Comp.

      And as always... check out www.RockComps.com


    • The A.B.C. Program for Kids! Winter Session - Posted 12/14/1006

      ABC ...Agility, Balance & Coordination

      Planet Rock Climbing Gym introduces a program for kids ages 3 to 6

      ABC for KIDS is a unique program focused on developing agility, balance, and coordination. Our specially designed elements encourage physical and mental growth through movement and exploration. We offer an extraordinary staff of acclaimed climbers, mothers, specialists in yoga and gymnastics instructors - all with a passion for teaching children.

      We believe that education is a process of discovery and that children will discover ideas on their own if given the right tools. Confidence and self-esteem grow from this process of observation and discovery.

      • Winter session begins the second week of January
        • Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm (ages 5 & 6)
        • Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am
        • Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
        • Saturdays 11 - 12 am
      • Cost is $130.00 for one ten week session


      Register at Planet Rock or call 734.827.2680
      or email andrea@planet-rock.com

      Planet Rock's ABC for KIDS program is modeled after the ABC for KIDS program in Boulder, CO developed by Robyn Erbesfield, a world renowned climber. Robyn won the US Championship 5 times and also won 4 World Cup Titles. Although she has coached climbers since 1993, Robyn officially retired from competition in 1996 to become a mother and eventually the head coach for the USA Climbing Team. Robyn has worked with children for over 15 years as a personal trainer specializing in working with junior elite athletes.





Home   |   General Info   |   1st Time Climbing?   |   The Latest News   |   The Climbing Terrain
Climbing Instruction   |   Other Training   |   Parties & Groups   |   The Calendar   |   Climbing Team
Media Gallery   |   Message Board   |   Climbing Links   |   The Climbing Routes


Planet Rock Climbing Gym - Training Center - Ann Arbor, MI (734) 827-2680 - Pontiac, MI (248) 334-3904 - U.S.A.
© Copyright 1993-2004. Planet Rock Climbing Gym. All Rights Reserved