Climbing
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Climbing Overview
Stanford boasts one of the highest quality collegiate climbing facilities in the nation. Climbing is open to Stanford affiliates, and routes are designed to be accessible to everyone – from beginners to experienced climbers.
Our climbing facility is located within one of the two major recreation centers on campus: Arrillaga Outdoor Education & Recreation Center (AOERC).
Youth and Family Access
Youth and Family Access Climbing Hours are Saturday / Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM.
- Children under 18 years old are allowed to climb during Youth and Family Access hours.
- The minimum age to climb is 4 years old.
- Only two participants under 16 years old are allowed per adult.
- Children under 16 years old must be under direct supervision by an adult at all times.
- Children who boulder may not exceed a height of two-times their body length.
- Participants under 16 years old cannot belay.
- In order to top-rope, children must be accompanied and belayed by a belay-certified adult.
Climbing Wall FAQ and More Info
- ALL bags MUST be stored in lockers OUTSIDE the climbing wall.
- Locks are available for purchase or rent at the AOERC front desk.
- Rental shoes and harnesses will be available. Socks must be worn with rental shoes.
- Capacity: 45 climbers.
- Bouldering, auto-belay, and top rope usage are available at this time.
- Liquid chalk and powdered chalk contained in chalk socks are allowed.
- We are currently offering Top Rope Belay Certifications and Youth and Family Access.