All gear rental pickups/dropoffs, specialty or otherwise, will be at the Caltech Y. Pickup times are MWF 10a-4p. By renting gear, you agree to abide by the Caltech Community Commitment with regard to COVID-19. See the following 2020-2021 year student guidelines for more information: Undergraduate Health and Hygiene Policy, Graduate Health and Hygiene Policy
Club gear administered by the Y
- Snowshoes
- Crampons (strap)
- Avalanche beacons, probes, and shovels
- Climbing helmets
- Bouldering crash pads
- Trunk-mounted bike rack
- Snow pickets
- Snow saw
- Garmin InReach - $2/day, includes subscription
- Touring skis/boards (including poles, by request)
- Voile Supercharger 154 w/ skins SM binding (265-325 mm)
- BD Revert 164 w/ skins SM binding (260-315 mm)
- BD Link 166 w/ skins SM binding (260-315 mm)
- BD Link 166 w/ skins ML binding (285-340 mm)
- Jones Solution splitboard 161 cm w/ skins, Karakoram bindings
- Ski wax kits
- 2-way radios (3), make a separate request for each radio
- Midland FRS radios; take 3 AAA batteries
To reserve this gear, contact the Caltech Y. The Caltech Y also rents other outdoor gear, such as bear barrels, tents, and sleeping bags (scroll down to "Rentals & Sales". All gear must be requested at least 48 hrs in advance - no walk-in or same-day reservations - and a fee of $1/day is charged for each piece of equipment (with the exception of the InReach).
Specialty gear - rentals on hold until 22 July 2022
To reserve some of our specialty gear, check the calendar for availability and fill out this form at least 48 hours in advance of your reservation. Then, fill out the waiver and health attestation. Email both of these completed documents to lims@caltech and set up pickup/dropoff times at least 48 hours in advance. No walk-in/same-day reservations.