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
In 1975, Gaston Rebuffat's '100 Finest Climbs in the Mont Blanc Massif' was published in English
Dave will talk about expedition organisation and relate some tales of how these principles were applied
Mick’s talk will focus on the three attempts he made with Victor Saunders to achieve the first
Dave will use examples of the planning and organisation of a day-tour, a multi-day tour and an expedition
In September 2024, a team of three young AC members will visit a remote and little-explored corner
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.