Trail running
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])
Pasadena, California · Founded 1987
Less lab.More mountains.
Trips, shared gear, and people to go with.
Many events are open to beginners. Caltech affiliation is not required to join.
Events
Coming up
Equipment
Gear
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves, crampons, ice axes, avalanche equipment, touring skis, splitboards, and satellite messengers, for about $1 per day through the Caltech Y. Specialist climbing and packrafting equipment is held by the club directly.
Club and Caltech Y equipment alike is for Caltech and JPL affiliates. Anyone can join the club and come on trips, but non-affiliates need their own kit.
About
About the club
The Caltech Alpine Club was founded in 1987 by Fritz Nordby.
Members are graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, faculty, staff, JPL employees, and people from the wider community, and range from experienced climbers and mountaineers to people on their first outdoor trip.
“To foster the Caltech outdoor community by encouraging mentorship, responsibility, inclusivity, and radness.”
Trips
Hikes, trail runs, climbing days, and longer trips, organized by officers and announced on the mailing list.
Film festivals
The club has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival on campus since 2001, along with other mountain film screenings.
Talks
Talks by club members and visiting climbers, held on campus during the academic year.
Finding partners
Members use Slack to find partners and organize informal outings between the scheduled trips.
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.