We Have A New Meeting Location
The Rock Ice & Mountain Club is very excited to announce that we have a new general meeting location. We will be holding our monthly general meeting at the Epicenter Sports and Entertainment facility located at 3215 Coffey Lane in Santa Rosa. This is an incredible facility with a variety of fun activities for the entire family. More importantly, they have a great conference room at the Victory House where we will have our general meetings. The Victory House has a full bar and menu where we can order food and drinks for the meeting.
Epicenter Sports and Entertainment | Epicenter (visitepicenter.com)
Who We Are
The Rock Ice & Mountain Club serves the climbing and outdoor community of the North San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We offer a chance to meet like minded people and get inspired by top notch presentations. Our monthly meetings are free to the general public.
Shows have included accounts of climbing in Nepal, Tibet, Russia, the Sierra Nevada, Europe and Bhutan. The club has organized trips in Sonoma County, the Sierras, the Cascades, as well as other climbing areas including Red Rocks, Joshua Tree, and Smith Rock.
There are Club meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm at the Epicenter Sports and Entertainment Center located at 3215 Coffey Lane in Santa Rosa. At each meeting there is a raffle, a multimedia presentation, and an opportunity to mix with other climbers from the area.
August 5: Heidi Wirtz and Petch Pietrolungo: The Frog and the Princess – From Dirtbags to Climbing Guides
July 25, 2025
August 5: Heidi Wirtz and Petch Pietrolungo: The Frog and the Princess – From Dirtbags to Climbing Guides Location: Victory House, Club 300 Room at the Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa Date & Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 7:30 PM (Social hour at 6:30) A story of toils, climbing, travel, life choices and love under your nose. From the Humboldt Redwood Coast to the limestone crags of Kalymnos, the beautiful granite spires of the Bugaboos, the dikes of Lovers Leap and more. Heidi Wirtz is a professional climber, guide, and yogi with over 35 years of experience chasing adventure on remote big walls and mountains around the globe. A pioneer in female exploration, she’s opened new routes in some of the world’s wildest places and continues to inspire others through her passion for nature, movement, and mindful living. Heidi is an AMGA-certified Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine & Ski Guide, working toward full IFMGA certification. With over three decades of guiding experience, she blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to personal transformation. She’s the founder of Earth Play Retreats, which combines climbing, yoga, and nature connection to create powerful, life-shifting experiences. Heidi is also the co-founder of … READ MORE
August 15-18: Lassen Climbing and Camping Trip
August 15-18: Lassen Climbing and Camping Trip The Rock Ice & Mountain Club has reserved Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at a large group campsite at Gurnsey Creek Campground, which is located between Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lake Almanor near Chester, CA. We would like to extend an open invitation and are excited to partner with Women’s Lead Club on this trip. The trip is open to all past and present Rock Ice & Mountain Club members and members of Women’s Lead Club. There is no cost to attend and we encourage everyone and their families to join us. This area in northeast California has a variety of climbing and outdoor options. In the Park, there is traditional and sport climbing at the Plug and Eagle Peak and incredible bouldering below the Eagle Peak crag. In Warner Valley near Chester is the Loading Zone which is a single pitch top ropable traditional crag and Fallout Zone, which is a steep sport crag. There are numerous other isolated crags within one to two hours of the campground. Most all of the climbing areas are listed in the Mountain Project database. We also have guidebooks to the area. In addition to … READ MORE
July 1: Carlos Calito – Through The Lens
June 5, 2025
July 1: Carlos Calito – Through The Lens Location: Victory House, Club 300 Room at the Epicenter, 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 @ 7:30 PM (Social hour at 6:30) Through The Lens – of Carlos Calito is a visual journey into the heart of California climbing, highlighting Carlos’ work documenting the scene across Sonoma County and iconic destinations like Yosemite and Bishop. In this presentation, Carlos will share his professional experiences in climbing photography and filmmaking—featuring collaborations with established brands like Sterling Ropes and rising names like ZigZag Climbing. We’ll explore how media can elevate underrepresented crags and bring new energy to re-emerging local areas. Through immersive visuals and behind-the-scenes insight, this talk will also open the floor for the audience to connect, share ideas, and spark future creative and climbing projects together.