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 MemberSimon Richardson's climbing career has been defined by the search for the new. As a Scottish winter
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Simon Richardson's climbing career has been defined by the search for the new. As a Scottish winter climber
A joint meet with the ABMSAC held at the George Starkey Hut over the 2023/24 New Year.
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In October 2023, Tom Davis-Merry, Thomas Simpson, Kasia Piatek, Ula Stopka-Farooqui, Sam Poletti, and
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.