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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Catherine describes the life and character of one of our greatest climbers and humanitarians, based on her recent biography of Doug, 'Mountain Guru'. She traces his early influences from his upbringing in Nottingham through apprentice climbs in the UK, Alps, Africa, Turkey and Afghanistan, through his 'big wall' climbs and his new routes on major peaks, to his expeditions in lesser-known areas. She describes Doug's 30 year involvement with Community Action Nepal and assesses his legacy following his death in 2020.
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