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
 

Lectures

Here is a list of lectures at the Alpine Club. Select additional pages using the numbers at the bottom.

The lectures provide a good opportunity for AC members to meet one another and exchange news, views and information. New members and prospective members are particularly welcome. Prospective members are asked to contact the AC office before attending. Lectures generally start at 7:30pm.

For the lectures in London, non-members are asked to register their attendance in advance either by filling in the relevant form on the lecture page or by contacting the office at admin@alpineclub.org (Please note that a donation is requested on entry).

Anyone who has had an interesting trip and would be prepared to lecture is invited to contact the AC Office or the lecture organisers.

Each event includes a clickable map with the address of the venue.

Events Calendar

Climbers Club - Bosigran Meet
From Tuesday 29 August 2017
To Thursday 07 September 2017
Contact Nicholas Smith
Tuesday 29 August 2017

Count House Meet

Date: Tuesday 29th August 2017 to Thursday 7th September 2017
Venue: Count House, Bosigran, Cornwall

Members of the Alpine Club have been invited to join the Climbers Club on this meet.

Here's for a chance to catch some late summer sunshine for climbing, walking, biking etc, in beautiful Cornwall. A trip to the Minack outdoor theatre and B-B-Qs are also popular events on this meet. Its a long drive , but well worth the effort!

CLICK HERE for more information 

If you wish to attend please contact the meet coordinator: Ruth Chambers 07890 872636