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
Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Mt Hillyer
Alpine Club Fall Kickoff Hike to Mt. Hillyer Saturday, October 10 • Meet: 10:00am at Silver Moccasin trailhead near Chilao Visitor Center • Start hiking: 10:15am •…
Special - Beginner Trail Run
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…
Alpine Club Fall Kickoff/Social!
Come hang out with the Caltech Alpine Club at our fall kickoff! We’ll have food, games, raffle giveaways, and plenty of people around to talk about upcoming hikes…
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.