Stanford Alpine Club

March 19th, 7:30-9:30pm @ CEMEX Auditorium, Stanford University

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For the past two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the stories of the climbing community, producing films that celebrate the human side behind this sport’s great adventures.

The Reel Rock Film Tour premieres the best new climbing films to communities around the world, with 500 locations in 40 countries – and counting! Whether you are a climber or not, Reel Rock 18 will deliver a joyful dose of inspiration, heart, and humour.

Produced by the award-winning team behind films such as The Dawn Wall and The Alpinist, Reel Rock will leave you inspired to get out and take on your own adventures.

Trailer and film info here: https://reelrocktour.com/

Parking: Option 1 is to park in the underground lot at the Knight Management Center Garage , also at 655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305 on the northeast side of the buildings. Option 2 is to park at the outdoor parking lot in front of the Arrillaga Gymnasium and Weight Room at 657 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305. You can park in C and A lots after 4pm for free.

*** SAC Members: Use the email you signed up with as your promo code to unlock 50% off your tickets. Must apply the email as a promo code, signing in with the email alone will not reveal the discounted tickets. ***

Stanford Alpine Club is having its first practice Monday, September 30th from 7-10pm. The first hour will be an informational overview about the club, membership benefits, and some of the super cool things we have going on this year. After that, we will have our first Monday night practice, a SAC exclusive time in the Stanford climbing gym that happens every Monday. Both of these events are open to anyone interested in the club.

This is a great chance to have your questions about the club answered and socialize with other new members. 

REMINDER: In order to rope climb, you’ll need to go through the standard belay check at the Stanford gym, and be RECERTIFIED each year.  Please obtain this ahead of the first practice in the gym (Monday September 30) as we will not offer belay certifications during practice.  Please refer to the Stanford AOERC Climbing website to schedule a lead belay certification.

Monday Night Practices:

• Starting Monday, September 30th, we are resuming practices for members every Monday night from 9-11pm at the AOERC climbing wall!  

• In case you’ve forgotten what practices are… they’re a great time to unplug from life, and come climb with your fellow SAC teammates!  Find a new climbing partner, get that beta you’ve been gunning for, send your gym project, plan a trip.  

• In order to rope climb, you’ll need to go through the standard belay check at the Stanford gym, and be RECERTIFIED each year.  Please obtain this ahead of the first practice in the gym (Monday September 30) as we will not offer belay certifications during practice.  Please refer to the Stanford AOERC Climbing website to schedule a lead belay certification.

2023-2024 Membership:

• Being a SAC member gives you access to Yosemite campsites, subsidized Common Adventure trips, IKON Pass discounts, Monday night practices at the Stanford climbing wall, member listserv, fun film screenings and socials.  

• Head to the Get Involved tab to register! Signing up is super easy for both current and prospective members who are a part of the Stanford community.

• If you are a current SAC member, renew your membership by Friday, October 6, to ensure you stay on the roster without interruption.

(Updated on 9/29/24 by HTB)

Adventure Programs at Stanford is restarting their Climber Coffee Meetups from last year!

Much like Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and other national parks with climbing, we are starting our own climber coffee meet ups the first Tuesday of each month from 8:00am – 10:00am in the Outdoor Center. This is a great time for folks to come together and talk climbing, trip planning, meet other climbers, and enjoy free coffee.

This is open to anyone regardless of climbing experience.

Also note, the climbing will is also open from 8-10 am on Thursday, so head to the AOERC and get both your climbing and your coffee fix at the same place!

Please reach out to Dan, Climbing Coordinator (dearhart@stanford.edu) with questions.

(Updated on 9/19/23 by Kevin Crust)