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The Stanford Climbing wall is open to all Stanford students, staff, faculty, and community. All levels from beginners to experienced are welcome. 25 ropes, 60 routes, and 30 boulder problems bring nearly 1000 unique visitors to the climbing wall each year. Classes are offered for those new to climbing, or for those who want to take their climbing to the next level. For class information, check in the Recreation Classes section. Climb On!

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Admission and Belay Lessons
Admission is free to Stanford students, faculty and staff.  Please bring your SUID with you.  You will be asked to sign a waiver during your first visit, or you can print the waiver now, sign it, and bring it with you to avoid delays (for best results, print it as 2 sides on a single sheet of paper; both pages of the waiver are required).

Guests of Stanford students, faculty, and staff may gain access to the wall by purchasing a daily guest pass at the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation receptionist desk. The passes are $5 per pass or seven passes for $25.  The passes are valid for the entire day on which they are used at any recreation facility.”

No experience is required to boulder around the gym (climbing at low height).

To use the ropes, you must pass a belay test.  Beginners are welcome - free belay lessons are offered every hour on the hour (3 pm, 4 pm, etc.) and are subject to the safety considerations of the Climbing Wall Supervisor.  

For a quick review of proper belay technique and safety considerations you can check out this video from the Professional Climbing Instructors Association. This video is intended as a review for experienced climbers and should in no way be used as a substitute for professional face to face instruction from the Stanford Climbing Wall staff.

Climbing Technique Classes
Various classes on climbing technique are available to students, staff and faculty. Each class is held 1-1.5 hours per week (Tue, Wed or Thu) usually in the 11am - 2:45pm time frame. Enroll through the Recreation Class Page.

2009 Summer Classes
Date Span: June 22 - August 13

All classes officially end 10 minutes prior to listed end time, but students are allowed
to stay for the full 60/90 minutes

		Photos courtesy of Entre Prises climbing walls

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Hours

Standard hours effective until Wednesday, June 3. Modified hours are listed below. Summer hours will begin on Tuesday, June 16. The climbing wall will be CLOSED from Thursday, June 11 through Monday, June 15.

Thursday, June 4: 4 – 10 PM
Friday, June 5:  3 – 5:30 PM
Monday – Wednesday, June 8 – 10: 4 – 10 PM

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Equipment
All safety equipment is free: harness, belay-devices, helmets and climbing shoes, with sticky-rubber soles.

Location
The Whiting Family Climbing Wall is located in the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center.

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Special Events

The Stanford Climbing Wall is proud to offer new Special Events.  From weekend rentals to children’s birthday parties and beginner workshops to themed parties and fundraisers the wall has something special for everyone.

Below is a brief description of just some of the events now being offered. For more information please contact Special Events Manager, Garrett Fowler at wallevents@lists.stanford.edu.

Birthday Parties
Make it an extra special birthday at the Stanford Climbing Wall. Our packages are easily tailored to each party’s unique needs.
-Pizza and cake available.
-All parties are 1.5 hours long
-Can handle up to 18 party participants
Parties start at $175 for 10 kids.  Special discounts are available for Stanford Affiliates and groups with Belay-certified Parents.

Team Building Workshops
Our experienced staff will lead your group or team through an advanced team building course.  Each course will be customized to your corporate group, sports team, youth groups, etc. 
Open to all ages this is the ultimate way to become closer to your teammates, workmates, and friends!
Discounted rates are available to Stanford Affiliates, non-profit groups, and belay-certified participants.

General Use Rentals
The Stanford Climbing Wall is also available on an hourly basis if you have a group or organization that is interested in climbing.  Our experienced staff is present to give belays and advice.
General use events make great group retreats!
Discounts available to Stanford Affiliates, non-profit groups, and belay-certified participants.

Special Events Fridays
The Stanford Climbing Wall proudly supports humanitarian and environmental causes with Special Events Fridays!  On several Fridays throughout the quarter, the Stanford Climbing Wall is welcoming special groups to use the wall during the late afternoon/evening.  Come show your support by climbing for their cause!

Themed Parties
Come enjoy themed parties throughout the quarter for Stanford affiliates.  If you missed our Halloween Haunted House Climbing Extravaganza, don’t miss our upcoming Dead Week Disco and Easter celebrations!

Skills Workshops
Skills workshops will be offered periodically throughout the quarter to give people the instruction they crave.  Our beginning workshops are a great way to get into climbing and oriented around the wall.  Watch the website and announcements in the wall for dates and times of these workshops.  Also look at our quarter long classes for complete climbing emersion!

Thanks for everyone that came out to make CRAG 2009 such a tremendous success. We thank you and our sponsors for making CRAG 2009 our biggest competition ever. Check HERE for competition results and check out these links to see pictures from out event photographers:

Danny Cassman
 
Alex Oppenheimer

Climbing Links

• Stanford Climbing Resources 
• SuperTopo
• Climbing Magazine
• Rock and Ice Magazine

Other Stanford Groups

• Alpine Club
• Redwood
• Kayaking
• Outdoor Education Program (GES 7)
• Cycling

Weather For Local Climbing Areas

• Yosemite Weather
• Yosemite Sunrise/Sunset
• Lovers Leap Weather (Kyburz)
• Pinnacles Weather

Questions or Comments? Contact:
climbingwall@lists.stanford.edu
650-736-7768