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Caltech Alpine Club

Outdoor adventures for Caltech, JPL, and the extended Caltech community.

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Many events are open to beginners. Caltech affiliation is not required to join.

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We have 3 open officer positions for Caltech students.

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Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces. Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list. Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or…

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Weekly Trail Run

Weekly on Wednesdays

Trail run most Wednesdays, open to all paces.
Route, meeting point and exact time vary - check the mailing list.
Questions: Julian Schmitt ([email protected]) or Han ([email protected]).
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Alpine Club Mt Baldy Hike

Sunday, November 8 • Meet: 8:00am at Mt. Baldy trailhead • Duration: 6+ hours; expect an all-day hike • Distance: ~10 miles round trip • Elevation gain: ~3,900 ft •…

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Alpine Club Mt Baldy Hike

Sunday, November 8
• Meet: 8:00am at Mt. Baldy trailhead
• Duration: 6+ hours; expect an all-day hike
• Distance: ~10 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: ~3,900 ft
• Summit elevation: 10,068 ft

Join the Caltech Alpine Club for a summit hike to Mt. Baldy, the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains! With little snow from the recent storm and warmer weather ahead, this is a great opportunity to summit Baldy before winter sets in.

The route passes San Antonio Falls and the Mt. Baldy ski hut before climbing along the Baldy Bowl to the summit. We'll return via Devil's Backbone, a scenic but exposed ridgeline with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.

Sign Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNbM2sf_tiXrZDwwwIPlK4RKRr9LzuDg9rVMfIAmlpJZa5Rw/viewform

Carpool:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11FbZ19rZeQsssUcPpJlWnXPmPo6XjNAkJr-tOQ_tOTM/edit?usp=sharing

Trailhead:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aMN7FX6VuDhH3bjw8

AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/mount-san-antonio-mount-baldy-notch-trail

Bring at least 3 L of water, lunch and snacks, sun protection, sturdy hiking shoes, trekking poles, and warm layers for temperatures around 35–50°F (2–10°C). This is a strenuous hike with steep, loose, and exposed sections. Please come prepared for a full day on the trail.

Drivers are especially encouraged to sign up and offer rides through the carpool spreadsheet, as transportation capacity may be limited.

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Gear

Members can rent camping and snow equipment from the Caltech Y for about $1 per day. The club lends climbing, ice, and packrafting gear directly.

Borrow gear Caltech and JPL affiliates only Donate gear

Gear loans and rentals are limited to Caltech and JPL affiliates. Anyone can join the club and come on trips, but other members need to bring their own gear.

About the club

The Caltech Alpine Club has organized outdoor trips since 1987. Members include students, postdocs, faculty, staff, JPL employees, and people from outside Caltech.

Trips

Hikes, trail runs, climbing days, and longer trips organized by club officers throughout the year.

Film festivals

The club has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Caltech since 2001, along with other mountain and adventure film screenings.

Talks

Talks and presentations by club members, visiting climbers, and others from the outdoor community.

Membership

Join the club

Membership is free. The mailing list carries trips and events; Slack is where people find each other week to week.

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Support

Support the club

Sponsorship, donations, and donated equipment pay for club trips, shared gear, and the film festivals.

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