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!
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This meet, climbing at the classic gritstione venue, will be on held 20-21 April 2024.
We will
In May 2011 Derek joined an Eagle Ski Club expedition to the Tavan Bogd region of the Mongolian
Ronnie talks about a first-time trip to the Himalaya, and what it takes for a "5’4” female with distinctly
Following a successful AC meet in Aladaglar in 2023, the Club is planning to return to this spectacular
In September 2023, after unsuccessfully battling with Indian Visa bureaucracy, Lee Harrison and Arran
Use the boxes below to explore the expeditions section
Any questions relating to expeditions ? send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper
Expeditions are at the core of the Alpine Club's purpose and culture. Use the boxes on the left to navigate the expedition section.
Any questions relating to expeditions? Send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper.