Stanford Alpine Club

Publication Year: 1966.

Stanford Alpine Club. During 1965 the Stanford Alpine Club sponsored its usual weekly practice climbs to local rocks. Safety was emphasized in all climbing activities. Dynamic belay practices were held, and club members received special instruction in mountain rescue, rappelling techniques, and other aspects of climbing safety. The club organized numerous climbing trips to Yosemite Valley, the Sierra, and other nearby areas. Several ski mountaineering trips were taken during the winter. Although the club is not officially active in July and August, individual members climbed in different parts of North America, Europe, and Asia during the summer. In addition to climbing activities the S.A.C. and the Sierra Club co-sponsored a film by Gaston Rébuffat, Entre Terre et Ciel. The club presented several other mountaineering programs which were open to the general public.

Devens Gust, President