Admission and Belay Lessons
Classes
Hours
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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).

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 15 minutes after the wall opens, and also at 5:15pm M-W.
To summarize, belay lessons and certification are offered at the following times (hours for 2006-07 school year; may be different currently):

  • Monday 3:15 pm, 5:15 pm
  • Tuesday 3:15 pm, 5:15 pm
  • Wednesday 3:15 pm, 5:15 pm
  • Thursday 3:15 pm
  • Friday 2:15 pm

    Classes

    Twelve classes (during the school year) on climbing technique are currently available. Each class is held 1-1.5 hours per week (Tues., Wed. or Thurs.) mostly in the 11 am - 2:45 pm time frame. Enroll through the Athletics department.
    Here is the schedule for classes for Fall Quarter 2007 (classes run from September 24 to November 16):
    Tuesday7:30-9amStrength & Conditioning
    11-11:50Intermediate A
    12-12:50Beginning Climbing
    1:15-2:45Advanced Climbing
    Wednesday8-9amIntermediate X
    11-11:50Beginning Climbing
    12-12:50Intermediate A
    1:15-2:05Intermediate B
    Thursday7:30-9amStrength & Conditioning
    11-11:50Intermediate B
    12-12:50Beginning Climbing
    1:15-2:45Learn to Lead
    Please see the Athletics department page or the 12/2006 PDF file for a full description of the classes.


    Hours

    Standard hours (effective while classes are in session, starting 9/24/2007)

    Standard Hours Intersession Hours
    Monday 3 - 11 pm 5 - 11 pm
    Tuesday 3 - 11 pm 5 - 10 pm
    Wednesday 3 - 11 pm 5 - 10 pm
    Thursday 3 - 11 pm 5 - 10 pm
    Friday 2 - 8 pm Closed
    Saturday Closed Closed
    Sunday 2 - 6 pm Closed
    Holidays Closed Closed

    [From 11 am - 2:45 pm Tues-Thurs, the wall is used for classes.]

    [The gym is open to wall staff during Arrillaga hours.]

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    Equipment

    All safety equipment is free: harnesses, belay-devices and helmets.  Rock climbing shoes, with sticky-rubber soles, can be rented for $2 per visit.


    Location

    The new Whiting Family Climbing Wall is located in the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Current (2005-06) Online Map.

    Arrillaga map


    Groups

    Group classes can be arranged during off-hours for Stanford-affiliates, including alumni.  The rate is $40/hr for up to 8 climbers, and $80/hr for up to 16 climbers.  Times are subject to availability of the gym and wall staff, and can be arranged through the group event manager (see the contact page).

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