Welcome to the

Alpine Club

The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.

With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more!

Becoming a Member

Green Group - External Resources

Below are links to various resources that can assist when planning how to reduce your environmental impact or help you to discover environmental volunteering opportunities.

Carbon Calculators

Carbon Offsetting

BMC Projects

UIAA Projects

Mountaineering Scotland Resources

Advice for minimising your impact in the hills

Other Links

Latest Articles

Up Close with Father-Son Climbing Team Michael and Tom de Csilléry +
Up Close with Father-Son Climbing Team Michael and Tom de Csilléry Father and son climbing team Michael and Tom de… Read More
Report: 31 October 2024 +
La Chamoniarde mountain conditions report for 31 October 2024. The anticyclone has waited until winter to come back! Even though… Read More
2025 Alpine Club Calendar Goes on Sale +
2025 Alpine Club Calendar Goes on Sale The Alpine Club’s calendar for 2025 brings together a selection of stunning mountain… Read More
What Would Lucy Say? +
What Would Lucy Say? ‘What would Lucy say?’ is an exhibition which marks two key anniversaries in the history of… Read More

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Upcoming Events

23 Nov

2024 AGM & Annual Dinner 23 Nov 2024 All Day
The 2024 Alpine Club Annual Dinner and AGM will be held at the Castle

26 Nov

Colin Beechey: Alpine Classics from Gaston Rebuffat's '100 Finest Climbs in the Mont Blanc Massif' 26 Nov 2024 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

In 1975, Gaston Rebuffat's '100 Finest Climbs in the Mont Blanc Massif' was published in English
28 Nov

Dave Wynne-Jones: An Approach to Expeditions 28 Nov 2024 07:30 pm
Dave will talk about expedition organisation and relate some tales of how these principles were applied
10 Dec

Mick Fowler - Chombu: The One That Got Away 10 Dec 2024 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

Mick’s talk will focus on the three attempts he made with Victor Saunders to achieve the first
11 Dec

Dave Wynne-Jones: Adventure Skiing -A Progressionn Approach to Expeditions 11 Dec 2024 07:30 pm
Dave will use examples of the planning and organisation of a day-tour, a multi-day tour and an expedition

23 Nov - 11 Dec
12 Dec - 16 Jan

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Expeditions

Use the boxes below to explore the expeditions section

Questions

Any questions relating to expeditions ? send us an email.

Funding

The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams

Reports

The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper

Reports

The AC library contains a collection of reports from the MEF and other sources

Funding

The AC Climbing Fund was created to help AC members' climbing activities. It awards grants to AC members undertaking expeditions.

Himalayan Index

This unique database contains records of peaks over 6000m, whether attempted or climbed.. It also contains literature references for specific peaks

Expedition Information Centre (EIC)

Are you thinking of planning an expedition?

Expeditions

Expeditions are at the core of the Alpine Club's purpose and culture. Use the boxes on the left to navigate the expedition section.

Questions

Any questions relating to expeditions? Send us an email.

Funding

The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams

Reports

The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper.