Admission · Belay Certification · Classes · Hours · Equipment · Location · Groups
Admission
Admission is free to Stanford students, faculty and staff. You'll need your SUID to enter the building. You'll 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. Both pages of the waiver are required; for best results, print on both sides of a single sheet of paper.
Belay Certification
No experience is required to boulder around the gym at a low height. To use the ropes, however, you must pass a belay test. Beginners are welcome; our staff offer free belay lessons and tests. If you've been certified to belay elsewhere, you're still required to pass a belay test at the Stanford wall.
Climbing Classes
We teach a variety of eight-week classes every quarter. Each class meets once a week for 60-90 minutes, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 11 AM and 3 PM. Spring Quarter offerings will include Begnning, Intermediate, Advanced, Strength and Conditioning, Lead Climbing, and Advanced Bouldering.
Enrollment is through the Athletics department. Check back soon for the Spring Quarter class schedule.
Hours
Standard hours, effective while classes are in session:
Sunday 2-6 PM
Monday 3-11 PM
Tuesday 3-11 PM
Wednesday 3-11 PM
Thursday 3-11 PM
Friday 2-8 PM
The wall is closed on Saturdays, holidays, and during finals week. For more information and updates, subscribe to the climbing email list.
Equipment
Harnesses and belay devices are available for free to belay certified climbers. Rock climbing shoes can be rented for $2 per visit. Please pay at the Arrillaga front desk.
Location
The Whiting Family Climbing Wall is located in the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation (map).
Groups
Group classes and climbing sessions can be arranged during off-hours for Stanford affiliates, including alumni. The rate is $40 per hour for up to 8 climbers, and $80 per hour for up to 16 climbers. Times are subject to staff availability, and can be arranged through the group event manager (see the contact page).