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])
Caltech Alpine Club
Outdoor adventures for Caltech, JPL, and the extended Caltech community.
Many events are open to beginners. Caltech affiliation is not required to join.
Join the officer team
We have 3 open officer positions for Caltech students.
- President 1/2 filled
- Film Festival Coordinator 0/1 filled
- Talks Coordinator 0/1 filled
Events
Coming up
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.
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.
Support
Support the club
Sponsorship, donations, and donated equipment pay for club trips, shared gear, and the film festivals.